That's right — no matter how "realistic" your training is, it's never "real". That has implications for how your teacher teaches, and why most don't do it very well!

Have you ever given any thought to dealing with safety while in the drive-through lane of your favorite fast food restaurant? Here are some tips for making your trip safer!

Are you preparing for the wrong thing? In this episode I relate the story of one guy who, as the saying goes, was "unclear on the concept".

A quick thought on what you should NOT be paying attention to.

How do you know if your defensive shooting standards have integrity and therefore value? Here's one way of looking at the issue.

Are you trying to specialize? Maybe that isn't the best thing to do for your safety!

Do you really need those special "go fast" parts for your carry gun? I don't think so, and here's why.

During an emergency isn't the time for your kids to scatter or fail to heed your directions. How can you teach your children when it's time to listen and follow your instructions? "Emergency words" can help you do that!

Has anyone ever said "I want to buy a gun to keep myself safe; what should I buy?" How did you answer it?

In this episode I consider how best to answer that question — and I'll bet it's not the way you expect!

Lots of feedback from Friday's show, much of it coming from the wrong perspective: that of the shooting hobbyist. Learn why becoming a better shooter is irrelevant to becoming a better defender.