GST

08/28/2026

Here's an interesting article.
The Lifetime Likelihood of Needing a 🔫 for Self-Defense.

I think it's important to note that this is very broad, but when we're talking about defense, we're talking about being prepared for the CHANCE that something would happen.

One comment to the post where I found the article was:
But it [having a firearm for defensive purposes] is the same as having a fire extinguisher. Rather have one and not need it instead of need it and not have it.
*One MAJOR difference is, there is far LESS skill involved with using a fire extinguisher if you want to use it effectively. So if you have it and don't know how to use it properly, is it going to help?

We dive into the data and analyze the real likelihood of ever having to use a gun for self-defense in your lifetime.

08/23/2026

From the USCCA.
I signed up.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BwPASk5Gk/

08/15/2026

Ha ha ha haa!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19FNG8hfJk/

08/12/2026

I think the majority of people never even think they will get into loading or reloading their own ammo. I think it's probably a safe bet that even more people don't even realize it's an option.

But...

I strongly suggest that if you're shooting with someone who DOES reload their own ammo, don't shoot their ammo before witnessing THEM shoot it first, out of their own firearm. Then if you decide to try it, use THEIR firearm!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HtPByWQoW/

08/02/2026

Ammo... Machine.
Good idea or not?
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Gn62pKR4E/

07/15/2026

I've heard this reasoning before, for carrying with one in the chamber.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ccnYtqi6P/

It might not seem like it makes a difference, but a lot of people may not realize how fast you need to be to make a series of decisions and actions before "the fight" is too close for a firearm to be a good idea.

I recommend looking up the "Tueller drill" to understand how far away might be too close. It might be a lot farther than you think.

07/13/2026

AIRSOFT 🔫!

I usually talk a bit about them in my basics class because you can potentially get some valuable practice at home with an Airsoft version of your carry piece. If you don't know what airsoft is, they are "toys" that shoot plastic BBs instead of regular ammunition. they use CO2 cartridges. Here's an example:

https://a.co/d/0ctDaL8l

I think it's worth considering using airsoft options in my classes instead of the lasers that I normally use. Former students, what do you think?

Pros:
1. Handling a realistic replica of a regular firearm with less inherent danger.
2. More accurate simulation of live fire compared to a regular firearm using a laser. The student must manually reset a semi-auto for every shot when using a laser and that is not realistic. Some students get used to this and try to reset the firearm after each shot of the live fire exercise at the range.

Cons:
1. Cost of procurement along with other measures to provide a safe experience, and purchase of consumables (CO2 cartridges).

What are your thoughts?

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