In the first three parts of this series, we discussed several conditions and prerequisites for community defense - the WHERE, WHAT, WHEN, and WHO. The last topic encompassed recruiting, organization, and leadership in general terms, focusing mostly upon preparatory measures that ought to be undertaken before and in anticipation of a crisis. Now we'...
Type: Practice (live ammunition) Time: 1 hour Venue: Title: Basic Pistol Course- Lesson 10 Range Students: 12 Student Equipment: 12 X Pistols 36 X Pistol magazines 180 X pistol rounds per student Instructor Equipment: 1 X Pistol 3 X Pistol magazine 50 X pistol rounds Assistant Instructors (AI'S): 2 (Names) PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES: Prior to arrival o...
A useful tool for breaking down complex problems into digestible chunks is the "WHAT - WHO - WHEN - WHERE - HOW" paradigm. Parts 1 and 2 of this series addressed WHAT and WHEN, describing some of the constraints on planning and preparing in "normal" times to protect your community against emerging threats; and presenting examples of historical and ...
"There's nothing more gratifying than being able to depend on your own abilities." – Tom Ralston Whether we've slid off what was left of a road during a snowstorm or parted company with our equine "friend" on the trail, we're going to have to consider, at some point, how we're going to get back to civilization. Irrespective of how accomplished our ...
Type: Practice (live ammunition) Time: 1 hour Venue: Title: Basic Pistol Course- Lesson 9 Range Students: 12 Student Equipment: 12 X Pistols 36 X Pistol magazines 180 X pistol rounds per student Instructor Equipment:1 X Pistol 3 X Pistol magazine 50 X pistol rounds Assistant Instructors (AI'S): 2 (Names) PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES: Prior to arrival of ...
Type: Practice (live ammunition) Time: 1 hour Venue: Title: Basic Pistol Course- Lesson 8 Range Students: 12 Student Equipment: 12 X Pistols 36 X Pistol magazines 180 X pistol rounds per student Instructor Equipment: 1 X Pistol 3 X Pistol magazine 50 X pistol rounds Assistant Instructors (AI'S): 2 (Names) PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES: Prior to arrival of...
Introduction In a previous article (The Four Horsemen - Part 2: Pestilence), we discussed the risk of outbreaks of deadly infectious disease, whether natural in origin or the result of biological warfare or terrorism. They could be familiar and treatable strains, naturally occurring mutations, or engineered microbes known to have a high case ...
Type: Practice (live ammunition) Time: 1 hour Venue: Title: Basic Pistol Course- Lesson 7 Range Students: 12 Student Equipment: 12 X Pistols 36 X Pistol magazines 180 X pistol rounds per student Instructor Equipment: 1 X Pistol 3 X Pistol magazine 50 X pistol rounds Assistant Instructors (AI'S): 2 (Names) PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES: Prior to arrival of...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." ― Benjamin Franklin Any time you're more than a few hours from advanced medical aid, an otherwise easily treatable injury can become significantly more problematic. When things happen off the beaten track, out of cellphone reception range, you need to have the knowledge, equipment and skill set to ...
"Water is the driving force in nature." ― Leonardo da Vinci As discussed in part 1's "Rule of 3's" water is vital to our survival and should be towards the top of our priority list. Do NOT wait until you are thirsty before you start looking for a water supply. The possible effects of taking that one little thirst quenching sip could severely impact...