WHATS IN THE NEWS
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR: GUN FREE ZONE?
This past Friday the Craft Beer vendor a the Minnesota State Fair was a victim of an armed robbery. The robbers absconded with at least $10,000, some sources say much more. I guess the armed robbers didn’t read the signs that said the Fairgrounds banned guns. Click to Watch: Police: Armed Robbers at Minnesota State Fair Flee with $10K.
WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION
Did you ever buy something, take it home, let it sit for a while, then try to use it only to discover it doesn’t work? My good friend and colleague Steve Camp of The Ravelin Group shares the story of his friend who experienced something like this with a brand new AR-15. Don’t be a “victim of circumstance”, be prepared and ready to go! Read the full article from Steve on the Ravelin Blog: Check your gear NOW so that it doesn’t let you down LATER!
FORENSIC EVIDENCE
In any case of defensive gun use, the detectives, the analysts, and the medical examiner will gather and report the evidence with an un-biased report. Unlike many other people they have no political or personal agenda and will report their findings to the District Attorney or prosecutor. These are important facts to consider in how we train for our own personal defense. It is the main reason we shoot four shots, move and evaluate, and only shoot again if the threat remains. In the following consideration of the evidence available to us so far (there is evidence that has not been revealed to the public) illustrates the power of forensic evidence. Click to Read: Stephen Hunter: Thoughts on Ferguson.
SECRETS
The cast majority of Police Officers are wonderful people. I’ve never met one that wasn’t (even the one or two who gave me a traffic citation) ;). They are Professional, Courteous, and have a great sense of humor. Click to Read the article by Doug Wyllie of Police One: 10 secrets cops know that most people don’t.
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UPCOMING COURSES
September
13th – Defensive Rifle I
20th – Defensive Handgun II
27th – Defensive Rifle II
October
4th – Defensive Handgun I