Tag Archives: home defense

A Defensive Gun Use That Hit “Close to Home”

On Facebook, I created a page with a long-running series of posts that I call, “From the Files of It Never Happens.”  It was inspired by a quote from Shannon Watts, founder of “Moms Demand Action.”  (I can’t help giggling … Continue reading

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The Defensive Mindset – Mental Rehearsals

This post was inspired by a friend who recently told a story on Facebook about finding burglars trying to break into her family’s cars at 4:00 am.  She and her husband went outside (both armed) to investigate.  But, by the … Continue reading

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But, I Live in a Nice Neighborhood.

Crime can (and does) happen anywhere.  I’m amused when people rest easy and say, “I’m in a good neighborhood.”  Ummmm…  That’s where criminals go, because it’s where the GOOD stuff is! I talked to my dad last night.  He called … Continue reading

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Why You Shouldn’t Listen to Bad Advice on Self-defense

Even from the Vice-president! I had to post this, because I think it’s vitally important to refute bad advice, even from an “authority” figure. Yesterday, the Vice-president was on a Facebook forum video (sponsored by Parenting Magazine) answering questions about … Continue reading

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