Communications is Importance, but It isn’t Secure

You have a radio for emergencies, now what? In this last week we have learned the Signal App on your phone has been targeted, quite successfully I might add, by an elaborate phishing scam. Specifically targeting government and security personnel. Yesterday I read on X how VPNs are basically a scam. Built by former intelligence … Continue reading Communications is Importance, but It isn’t Secure

Picking a Rifle Cartridge

Have you ever wondered why people are arguing over what is a better deer cartridge a 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08, 308, 270, 30-06, 35 Whelen, 45-70, etc. etc.? It’s like arguing over Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, etc. for half ton trucks. It doesn’t matter, at all. There are minor tradeoffs but if you put an appropriately … Continue reading Picking a Rifle Cartridge

Roger’s Rules of Ranging

If you have been a student of war, scouting, or fieldcraft for much time you have probably heard of Major Robert Roger’s and his Ranger Companies. Fighting in the French and Indian War prior to the Revolutionary War. He was and is a hero of the Rangers and the infantry. He was one of the … Continue reading Roger’s Rules of Ranging

Why are There so Many Different Cartridges?

308 Winchester, nothing like a 70 year old cartridge in a post about innovation. Have you ever looked at all the available options for cartridges and wondered why there are so many different options? If you haven’t, I bet that your wife certainly has. Here are some of the main reasons so many different cartridges … Continue reading Why are There so Many Different Cartridges?

The Scariest Thing I Read in the Bible

Matthew 7:21-23 NLT “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name … Continue reading The Scariest Thing I Read in the Bible

Iran Attack

Stock photo of bombing from 2015. I'm not cool enough to have access to current stuff w/o violating copyright rules. President Trump announced early this morning that a massive military operation against Iran began. The S2 Underground Channel on YouTube called it quick accurately yesterday. You should check him out for news if you don't … Continue reading Iran Attack

Using behavior profiling to address an issue before it gets really bad.

Threshold Decisions

On the timeline, left of bang is prior to the bomb going off. Which is the best time to intercept an attacker. Yesterday we talked about the OODA Loop process for decision making and responding to issues. In that post I mentioned threshold decisions being used to help during the “Decide” portion of the Observe, … Continue reading Threshold Decisions

OODA Loop – Decision Making Model

The response and decision making process. Veteran US Air Force pilot John Boyd coined the OODA Loop that so many in the military, law enforcement, security, and even the business world use today. Standing for: Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. Boyd said the quicker you could complete those steps the more likely your outcome would … Continue reading OODA Loop – Decision Making Model