Self-defense is a basic human right, and accordingly, so is having the means of self-defense. You should in fact be armed for your personal protection, but it’s the wise armed citizen who seeks training to be as competent as possible with their defensive firearm.
The 1920s ‘roared’, with Tommy Guns, prohibition, gangsters, and a level of violence that in many cases outpaced the ability of law enforcement to keep up. While New York and Chicago were well known for their fair share of this violence, it might surprise many to learn that the most violent city in the world at this time was Shanghai, China.
As firearms instructors, offering up realistic, relevant firearms training means first studying what REALLY happens in gunfights. We look at individual and collective incidents to see what works, what doesn’t, what can be done better, best practices, etc.
I’ve been the Director of Training at Openrange Sports in Crestwood Kentucky for going on eight years now. One of the things I’ve observed over the last five years is that there has been a massive influx of new gun owners, and many of those have been women.
Parents must be held responsible for their child's actions. It is easy to keep fireams away from problem kids but parents can't be bothered. Time for them to be held responsible for their actions.