Hawaii Vampire Rule Struck Down: What Wolford v. Lopez Means
The Supreme Court struck down Hawaii's vampire rule in Wolford v. Lopez. Here's what the 6-3 ruling changes for concealed carry, and what it doesn't.
Posts about "habits"
Front Line Friday #21: De-escalation Training That Actually Transfers
The gap between classroom de-escalation performance and street application, what the research shows about verbal technique under stress, and what distinguishes training that transfers from training that produces a certificate.
Front Line Friday #18: Patrol Boots and Foot Care Over a Career
Boot selection by assignment and climate, break-in realities, insole and orthotic considerations, and the long-term foot and knee impact of poor footwear over a twenty-year career.
Ace Virtual Shooting Simulator: Range Time at Home
In today’s article, Peter Suciu reviews the Ace VR shooting simulator from AceXR. This system puts a virtual shooting range in your home with the ability to train with real-world firearms like the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP. “It’s not around the block,” was an often-used saying of t...
The Determined Mindset: How the Decision You Already Made Wins the Fight
The determined mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers never actually train. See how it ended a real carjacking attempt in two seconds.
Will You Shoot the Wrong Threat?
Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice/guidance. Please seek training from a professional firearms trainer for your self-defense needs. One of the more...
The Awareness Mindset: Why Most People Lose the Fight Before It Starts
The awareness mindset is the dimension of self-defense most concealed carriers neglect. See how a Chicago ambush played out — and how to build awareness as a habit.
Front Line Friday #16: Body Armor Selection and Fit for Patrol
NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depending on which system you're in.
TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds
When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...
Golden Rules of Rifle Safety for Hunters
Fall is the time of year when many firearm owners will head out into fields and forests to fill their freezers with harvested game. This includes everything from small game such as rabbits and squirrels to much larger animals such as whitetail deer and elk. Whether it is for the sport, sustenance...