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VCAT: Mob Violence

Two years ago we saw and unprecedented upswing in protest-related activity. The potential for a return of instability remains at a high...

CCW: Overview of the Permitting Process

Obtaining a CCW permit might seem like an arduous process, but it's really fairly straightforward. You can start the application right...

Preparedness: Wildfire Season

On a windy October night in 2017, my teenage son came into our bedroom, concerned about a social media post reporting a wildfire near his...

SWAT: EVALUATING THE IED THREAT

I had the opportunity to serve as an evaluator for a large-scale SWAT exercise where numerous teams rotated through scenarios throughout...

VCAT: Get off the "X" and Counter-Assault!

In our VCAT 2 class, we discuss how ambushes are set-up and then how to counter them. In this blog post, I go over more detail for...

CCW/Home Defense: Highlighted Products

Home & Away series, we highlight several useful products. See below for more information on these items and how to purchase. North...

VCAT: Highlighted Products

In our VCAT series, we highlight several useful products. See below for more information on these items and how to purchase. Greyman...

VCAT: Deadly Day at Pine Ridge

In our VCAT 2 class, we present a case study centered on the murders of FBI Special Agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams on the Pine...

VCAT: OODA Loop And Pre-Attack Indicators

We have all heard the following cliche, “You win every gunfight you don’t get into.” Don’t take this lightly; doing so could be deadly....