 We are witnessing no less than the systematic take down of America. Cities across the country are being looted, burned, and destroyed, while it's citizens are being viciously attacked and beaten on the streets. Radical groups are setting up autonomous zones with in some towns reminiscent of scenes from a Mad Max movie. And the scary of it all is the leadership is allowing it to happen.
Make no mistake. If they wanted to stop it, they could. There's an acronym that's been coined, which you may be familiar with. It's WROL. It stands for Without Rule Of Law. I think you understand, but the basic idea is that WROL is where the basic order and fabric of society has broken down temporarily or permanently. For the most part, laws may still be enforced, but selectively. We've seen this here before in the 60's, the 90's, and even a few years ago. But coming on the heels of Covid-19, it feels a different.
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 Some of us choose the responsibility of being our own first responder. For others, that choice is forced upon them.
Such was the case for 73 year old Curtis Roys, and his fiancé 65 year old Melody Lumpkin, when they were attacked on April 11, 2020, at their home in Fredericksburg, Texas. According to reports, the couple was asleep in their home, when Roys awoke to the sound of banging noises outside. When Roys rose to investigate the source of the racket, he discovered a young male at the back patio. Officials said that Roys confronted 19-year-old Cleto Neri Solorzano, who then forced his way into the home through the patio door and attacked Roys with a blunt object. He then reportedly placed Roys into a chokehold, causing Roys to go unconsciousness. During the melee, Roys’ fiancé, 65-year old Melody Lumpkin, allegedly begged Solorzano to stop the attack, but to no avail. Retrieving a handgun from the bedroom and fired a warning shot at the assailant, but the attack continued. Seeing Roys’ body appearing lifeless on the floor, Lumpkin fired another shot, this time striking the assailant in the head. Officials said that once Roys regained consciousness, the couple called 911. A man’s home may be his castle, but even the most fortified castles come under attack. Here are a few lessons we can all learn when it comes to effectuating our own self-protection:  When it comes to optics, there’s a new sheriff in town. Established in 2014, Athlon has wasted no time in rising through the ranks to offer affordable, high performing optics to rival those industry giants like Vortex and Bushnell’s. The Midas TSR2 is no exception. This optic has the golden touch when it comes to performance and reliability without emptying your wallet. I mounted the Midas TSR2 to my new Custombilt Firearms AR-15 and spent some time shooting with it both at home and across the country teaching carbine courses. The Midas handled everything I could throw at it, performing flawlessly. And while the TSR2 is not the most expensive optic in the Athlon inventory, it has everything you’re looking for in a quality optic. So here it is, the five things you need to know about the Midas TSR2:  Sure, everybody would love a truck gun, but do you need one?
First, let's define our terms. For the purpose of discussion, when we're talking about truck guns, assume we mean a firearm that is too large to comfortably conceal on your person, but small enough that it can be stowed discreetly in your vehicle. So, no vehicle mounts necessary (sorry Ma Duece, you're out). Say, something like an AR-15 or AK-47. Anytime you're thinking about whether you should include a piece of gear into your kit or loadout, I'd recommend asking yourself these two questions: One, is it viable, and two, is it practical? First off,  Do you need $3,000 is FREE gear? (Nod your head "Yes")
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Most people don't consider working in an apparel store a high-risk job. And it's not......until it is. But earlier this week, tragedy struck when 37-year old Eunice Marie Vaquez, was fatally shot inside the Under Armour store in the International Premium Outlets mall where she worked in Orlando, Florida. The suspected gunman, a former employee identified as 46-year old Daniel Everrett, who had been fired earlier in the day, entered the store during business hours and shot Ms. Vaquez, according to police. "Everett allegedly sent an email to some Under Armour employees whom he felt were responsible for his firing, including Vazquez." (Original article here.) According to reports, the suspect fled the scene and is still at large. Our hearts go out to the victim's family and those effected by this tragic attack. As the story develops, it leaves us with a number of questions:  Today, I want to talk to you about how to tactically respond to a mass attack.
Now when I say mass attack, I mean an active shooter event, mass stabbing, IED explosion, or combination thereof. Coming off the Thanksgiving Day weekend, we saw three mass attacks in the West alone. One at the London Bridge, where an alleged jihadist killed two and wounded three others with a knife; another stabbing in the Netherlands, and an active shooter event in New Orleans. As security-minded citizens, we know these threats exist and it's our responsibility to be prepared so we can protect ourselves and others. So where do we start? I'm sure you're familiar with the "Run, Hide, Fight" mantra put out by DHS and other organizations. It's a good start, but like most training out today, it tends to focus on an individual's response. But what if you're with a group when the attack occurs? What if you're with family members or people who aren't trained or as aware as you? How do you manage that? If that's got you wondering, then this post is for you.  In this post we're going to how to choose your EDC (everyday carry) knife. Now, why would you want to carry a knife with you every day, especially if you're already armed with a, with a firearm?
The reason is that the blade or the knife is the perfect backup weapon to the firearm. Why? Because it never malfunctions. It never jams and it never runs out of ammo. So how do we choose our EDC knife?  Do you want to shoot faster, more accurately, but don't have time to get to the range? Here's a drill you can do each day that will help you improve and it only takes a minute to do it!
It's called the Morning Minute and is the special creation of one of Mike Pannone, head of CTT-Solutions, LLC. In case you're unfamiliar with who Mike is, let me give you the Cliffs Notes version of his bio:
The dude is legit. Not only was he the member of an elite military unit, he was the member of three of them! So, what is the Morning Minute? It's a basic....  Law enforcement is under siege. Ambush attacks against the police have tripled since 2014, and are the leading cause of felonious death in the nation. In documented cases, officers have been gunned down while picking their kids up from school, eating in restaurants and during routine patrols. The current mantra of Getting off the X or keeping your head on a swivel isn’t going to cut it. Our officers deserve a system that trains them to move in a way to protect them from attack - as they outmaneuver and neutralize the threat. That system must be simple and easy to understand. Above all, it must be effective. That system is here. The Contact to Counter-Ambush Instructors CourseTM is a 3-day instructor certification program designed to equip officers with the tools and knowledge they need to instruct others in counter-ambush tactics. Through lecture, recent case studies and active training drills, the course covers: Strategy & Concepts
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