Of the skills an EDC person should be trained in, both defensive and medical skills are commonly mentioned. This is good because they are two of the big ones, but how do they work together? Or a better question is: When is the correct time to switch roles from taking defensive action to that of … Continue reading EDC Skills – When to Change Roles
EDC Skills – When is Force Justified?
First off let me reiterate you need to consult a lawyer for legal advice. I am NOT a lawyer and nothing I say should be construed as legal advice. Like most things in life the use of force is governed by rules. Law enforcement organizations will have policy based on law in which they can … Continue reading EDC Skills – When is Force Justified?
EDC Skills – Remaining Calm
If you have ever attended any of my classes you have likely been beaten to death on the topics of mindset and remaining calm. These are skills that will help you in every aspect of your life and are critically important during times of emergency and high stress. Panic breeds panic, but calm also breeds calm, whichever characteristic … Continue reading EDC Skills – Remaining Calm
EDC Skills – Am I Prepared to Use Force?
For anyone who thinks they will have the potential to be placed in a self defense scenario, the most basic question they need to ask is whether or not they will be able to take force against another person or animal. This may sound silly but all to often it is not considered until it … Continue reading EDC Skills – Am I Prepared to Use Force?
Prepared Citizen Skill Sets – EDC
What does a prepared citizen need in the way of security and defense skills? This can be like asking, what kind of vehicle do I need? Well, that depends on what you need it to do. I have compiled a list of some common scenarios people talk about preparing for: The everyday carry that is stopping a potential … Continue reading Prepared Citizen Skill Sets – EDC
Dry Fire Training
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. As a parent I love this verse, I helps to bring me some focus in my interactions with my kids, as I hope to prepare them properly for their journey and not … Continue reading Dry Fire Training
Emergency Preparedness Fair this Weekend
The LDS Church in Sandpoint is having an emergency preparedness fair this Saturday. They as a church body have a solid track record of being prepared and the event is open to the public. I'll be presenting on First-Aid and will also have a table, I hope to see you there! -Joe
Practice Shooting – Hunting Rifle
"But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!" 2 Chronicles 15:7 NKJV Shooting is one of the hallmark fieldcraft skill sets. While I would say we could make this about firearms or bow the topic will be about firearms today. How does anyone become competent … Continue reading Practice Shooting – Hunting Rifle
Homestead Wheat: An Experiment
Keeping an eye on world events it makes a person concerned with the food supply in the future. We have supply chain issues, increased fuel prices, fertilizer shortages, disease affecting chickens and big game, etc. Dwelling on the reports of negative will solve no problems, and at this point it seems prudent to be reasonable … Continue reading Homestead Wheat: An Experiment
Bear Track Differences
Image source: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/bear-info/overview Its spring black bear season in Idaho! One consideration for those in either northern Idaho or in the southeast corner of the state is the presence of grizzly bears. Thankfully there are ways of telling both types of bears apart, based on visual characteristics and on the type of sign (tracks) left … Continue reading Bear Track Differences
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