The liver and the freedom
Politicians propose regulating citizens' liver use to reduce liver diseases. Absurd, isn't it? Of course, it is. But let me share a story with you that needs to be spread.
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Category: Mindset
Access to firearms, crimes and freedom
Doubts about the detrimental effects of disarmament on freedom and safety have long been clarified, tested, and proven. There is a consistent negative correlation between the availability of weapons and/or the number of citizens carrying weapons and violence, meaning, no matter the historical period or social and economic level, when society is more armed, crime decreases, and vice versa.
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When to kill someone in self-defense? A universally valid tip.
The uncertainty surrounding what to do in a life-threatening situation poses a significant threat to one's survival. Quick decision-making becomes imperative, as overthinking can cost you your life or worse. It's crucial to equip individuals with a logical solution that facilitates decision-making, enhancing their chances of survival and that of those depending on them.
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You have been deceived; weapons are not synonymous with freedom.
Gun enthusiasts often like to repeat that guns bring freedom and end up treating freedom as a consequence of access to weapons. I, too, used to believe in this and repeated such phrases many times. The truth, however, is a bit more complicated.
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Reflections on self-defense and the act of taking someone’s life
Yesterday, a 77-year-old U.S. citizen named Kenneth Darlington, born in Panama, fatally injured two protestors who were blocking a road. Darlington now faces charges of aggravated homicide against both individuals, along with illegal possession of firearms. This incident has reignited the ongoing debate surrounding the concept of self-defense and its legal boundaries.
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10 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Shooting Instructor
It's curious how the shooting instruction activity has become a trend. I imagine it's the result of the photos of event highlights, with people wearing camouflage, wielding expensive firearms, next to hole-riddled targets. Combine that with the massive and irresponsible offering of "instructor courses" , and the magic is done. I don't want to discourage anyone from pursuing the profession of an instructor, but perhaps it's relevant to bring some reality to the adventurers.
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7 Lessons on Security Extracted from the Palestinian Invasion of Israel
In recent days, the terrorist group Hamas invaded Israel, killing and kidnapping hundreds of civilians caught by surprise. Many Israeli citizens were attacked during […]
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Why ABA Intl’s Courses Are Completely Different from the Rest
Imagine you are a beginner in the world of firearms, but you also understand the need to equip yourself for self-defense. One of the […]
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When Weapons and Training Aren’t Enough
I have a friend who used to say, “Where firearms are sold, you cannot buy courage.” In many countries around the world, there are […]
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Don’t Hide Behind Your Equipment
I like to say that it’s not cool to be old school in combat and that any mature technology should be used to increase […]
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