CWP, 29 July 2016 Anno Domini

Greetings Sheepdogs,

***** Mindset *****

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil:
God will not hold us guiltless.
Not to speak is to speak.
Not to act is to act.”
-- Greg Ellifritz

A Pistol?
http://defense-training.com/quips/

THE NEW THREAT PARADIGM
http://blog.suarezinternational.com/2016/07/the-new-threat-paradigm.html
 
***** Training *****

The Art of Instructing (Part 1 of 2)
http://www.dtioperator.com/free-content/the-art-of-instructing-part-1-of-2/

Range Conduct & Firearms Safety
http://www.dtioperator.com/free-videos/
     Be careful what you teach.
Because your students will do in combat
whatever you have trained them to do,
no matter how ridiculous.
     Be careful what you practice.
Because you will do in combat whatever
you have practiced in training, no matter
how ridiculous.

Skills Check: The 3-Second Drill
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/7/12/skills-check-the-3-second-drill/

Shooting Scans
http://www.ammoland.com/2016/07/gun-education-jeff-gonzales-shooting-scans/
Excerpt:
". . . on the battlefield, sometimes it’s not who’s the best
trained or who has the coolest gear, a lot of times it boils
down to who sees who first . . ."

"Lessons for the Ladies"
by Il Ling New - Thursday, April 28, 2016
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/4/28/lessons-for-the-ladies/
Excerpts:
     You may have family and friends who are shooters.
They may be sure they were put on this earth to
teach you, and insist upon doing so.
     But, here are some proper responses.
"No." "Stop." "Don't." You get the idea.
---
     Remember, just as in driving or cooking,
the fact someone has been doing something a
long time doesn't mean he does it well. Even
if he does it well, that doesn't mean he can
teach others to do it well.
---
     As I say to men and women alike, guns are like shoes.
They have to fit. That means they have to fit both the
occasion — training, carry, car, etc. — and the user.
Much like shoes, you are the best, and possibly the only,
person to judge that fit. Even more like shoes, guns are
best chosen after being tried out a bit.
---
     And don't buy cheap. Just like with shoes,
you get what you pay for.
---
Just Another Appliance
     Do not be afraid. Remember, ladies, firearms are
a part of our heritage. In the pioneer days, women
treated guns like just another household tool.
Pesky bear in the garden? Grab that rifle and take
care of the problem.  Cupboard bare and men off in
the fields? That shotgun leaned up in the corner
ought to bring a bird or two for supper.
---
     Last, but absolutely not least, always remember
your mind is your primary weapon. A good defensive
firearm course will teach you things above and beyond
what you can do with a handgun. Just in the act of
taking a class, you're on your way to gaining the
most important protective asset of all — the foundation
of a strong defensive mindset.
---
     Learning to shoot: fun.
Having my own pistol or pistols: cool.
Knowing how to use it: priceless.

***** Tactics *****

FORGET PELVIC SHOTS
http://blog.suarezinternational.com/2016/07/forget-pelvic-shots.html

***** Techniques *****

Recoil management for fast double taps
http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/recoil-management-for-fast-double-taps/recreation-leisure
     The author is assuming that the reader is using
an isosceles grip, as opposed to a Weaver grip.

***** Gear *****

Do NOT Use These Types of Holsters
http://preparedgunowners.com/2016/07/19/do-not-use-these-types-of-holsters/

To Flap Or Not?
http://americanhandgunner.com/to-flap-or-not/
(Whether or not to have a flap on your magazine pouch.)

     Cleaning the bore of your barrel has always
been the most difficult part of gun cleaning
(especially with 155mm Howitzers, we used nylon
bristled bore brushes and CLP, no joke).  I used
to use chamber brushes to bore out my .45 ACP
barrels.  I used to put my cleaning rods in the
chuck of my electric drills.
     But, now Brownells sells the
"Double Tuff Bore Brush" in every size imaginable. 
These bronze bore brushes are much stiffer than
ordinary bore brushes. It takes quite a bit more
effort to push and pull these brushes through
your bore.  But, the cleaning effect is much better. 
I can now get my bores glassy smooth in 40 strokes
instead of the usual 120 strokes. 
I'm anally retentive.  I use a bore scope.
     If you are satisfied with rough spots in
your bore from fouling, shame on you.  That
"good enough for government work" attitude
will get you killed.

Arma Dynamics, printable targets,
http://www.arma-dynamics.com/printable-targets.html

***** Instructors *****


***** Pedagogy *****


***** Education *****

Safety in Thailand: Tips & Advice
(of course this applies every where in the world)
http://www.bankerinthesun.com/2016/07/safety-in-thailand-tips-advice/

Criminals Think Differently – Understand Them & Remain Armed
Posted on July 13, 2016 by Col. Ben Findley
http://www.ammoland.com/2016/07/criminals-think-differently/#axzz4ELWg3YJy

John Farnam's videos
http://www.dtioperator.com/free-videos/

The Reliability of the Revolver vs. the Semi-Automatic Handgun
http://www.ammoland.com/2016/07/reliability-revolver-vs-semi-automatic-handgun/

***** Legal stuff *****

Drunk, angry guy is kicking your front door,
but the court decides that YOU are the aggressor?
By Andrew Branca, March 22, 2013
http://lawofselfdefense.com/drunk-angry-guy-is-kicking-your-front-door-but-the-court-decides-that-you-are-the-aggressor/

Self-Defense Immunity Laws: Which States Protect You Best?
http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/07/self-defense-immunity-laws-which-states-protect-you-best/

Excerpt from Andrew Branca's email on
why you need to know the self-defense law:
. . .
     The first is an extension of the adage,
"when seconds count the police are only minutes away." 
In the same way, when you see that aggressors' knife
you won't have time to pick up the phone, chat with
your lawyer's receptionist, get forwarded through to
his office, explain the situation, wait for him to do
some research, then finally get his call back with
the expert opinion you require.  By then it will be
far too late.
     The second is that, sadly, your lawyer may not
be as good at self-defense law as you'd like to think. 
Not possible?  Think again.  The typical lawyer is
not well trained in self defense law.  In my three
years of law school we spent perhaps as many minutes
on the subject of self-defense, and that experience
is common to all the lawyers with whom I'm familiar. 
In addition, few lawyers encounter "genuine"
self-defense cases in their practice (that is,
self-defense claims by otherwise law-abiding citizens,
as opposed to the ridiculous claims of self-defense
often raised by thugs).
     So what happens if your lawyer doesn't know
what he needs to know?  You go to jail. 
Don't believe me?  Just ask Adam Barker, whose
lawyer's mistake cost him ten years hard prison time:
http://lawofselfdefense.com/when-trial-courts-go-stupid-on-self-defense-law/

Can a “colorful” past damage a claim of self defense?
http://lawofselfdefense.com/in-can-a-colorful-past-damage-a-claim-of-self-defense/

***** Survival Tips *****

Take a defensive driving course.
It may save your life. 
It may reduce your insurance rate.

Breaking through road blocks
http://straightforwardinacrookedworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/dark-arts-for-good-guys-break-on_19.html
     The technique described is correct.
But the physics is a bit more subtle
than the given explanation.

***** Miscellany *****

Crime Prevention Research Center (John Lott, et al)
http://crimeresearch.org
Study,
http://crimeresearch.org/2016/07/new-study-14-5-million-concealed-handgun-permits-last-year-saw-largest-increase-ever-number-permits/
Excerpt:  "6.1% of the adult population now has a concealed handgun permit."
(not including states with Constitutional Carry)

Take a survey to help establish a database of
public opinion on what constitutes reasonable
force for police officers.
http://responsetoresistance.com/take-the-survey/

     Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email requesting the latest
version.

Cheers,
Jon

Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com

CWP, 21 July 2016 Anno Domini

Greetings Sheepdogs,

***** Mindset *****

"Missouri liquor store robber almost wins Darwin Award"
(legal analysis of an armed robbery and
the good guy who stopped it without firing a shot)
Posted by Andrew Branca      
Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 4:15pm
http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/09/missouri-liquor-store-robber-almost-wins-darwin-award/
 
***** Training *****

". . . sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control . . ."
http://www.ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com/2016/07/09/new-front-sight-training-article-29/

Good Shooting Habits by Sheriff Jim Wilson
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/7/13/good-shooting-habits/
     You will execute in combat what you have
practiced in training, no matter how ridiculous.

"The Law of Self Defense" seminar by Andrew Branca
http://lawofselfdefense.com/events/category/tennessee/
Nashville Armory
4290 Kenilwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204 United States
August 20, 2016
09:00 to 16:00
    I'm attending.  Hope you can join us.

***** Tactics *****

Skill Set: Problem Solving
http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/230848

***** Techniques *****

     I met a gentleman at Strategic Edge Gun Range,
of which I am a member.  He and his son had recently
attended a class given by Sergeant Major Pat McNamara,
U.S. Army retired.  My friend at the range told us
that SGM McNamara teaches wrapping your trigger
finger around the trigger so that the tip of your
trigger finger is pointing back towards you.  With
a standard 1911 type pistol, this means you cannot
lay your firing side thumb flat against the side of
the pistol, but rather the thumb sticks out away
from the pistol.  This means the barrel is not in
line with the bones of the firing side forearm.
     I couldn't believe the SGM would teach this
because it contradicts what I had learned at
several gun schools.  But, it's true, that is
what SGM McNamara teaches,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JX2hZR_6g
     However, I notice that SGM McNamara does not
use this technique when he shoots,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5vuKtIfvGY

***** Gear *****

Browning 1911's in .380 ACP
http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/1911-380/current-production.html
     These are supposed to be 85% the size of
standard 1911's in .45 ACP.  Which would appeal
to persons with smaller hands or shorter fingers.

Scope primer
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/optics-buying-guide-the-scope-glossary/

     A student brought his Sig Sauer P320 to class.
It field strips easily.  The trigger mechanism is
the only serialized part.  The grips can be changed
to fit your hand.  The barrel and slide can be
changed to accommodate different caliber ammunition.
     The student neglected to bring dummy ammo to
the live fire exercises.  So, I inserted one of his
9mm rounds backwards into his magazine, as this
had always worked to induce malfunctions with other
pistols.  The P320 automatically ejected the
backward round and chambered the next round as if
the backward round were not there.  I was surprised.
So, we tried it several more times and the P320
automatically ejected the backward round and
loaded the next round every time the action was
cycled.  I can only conclude that it is designed
that way.
     The magazine release button may be set up
left or right handed, similar to the Smith & Wesson
M&P.  But, it is not ambidextrous, as is the
Springfield Armory XD and others.

***** Instructors *****


***** Pedagogy *****


***** Education *****


***** Miscellany *****

Mass Public Shooting at Nightclub in South Carolina
stopped by Concealed Handgun Permit holder
http://crimeresearch.org/2016/06/mass-public-shooting-at-nightclub-in-south-carolina-stopped-by-concealed-handgun-permit-holder/
Primary source,
http://m.wistv.com/wistv/db_344871/contentdetail.htm?full=true&contentguid=K9OUD2EU&pn=&ps=#display
Many other cases,
http://crimeresearch.org/2015/04/uber-driver-in-chicago-stops-mass-public-shooting/

     Lesson plans may be found at
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474513
or send me an email requesting the latest
version.

Cheers,
Jon

Jonathan Low
Jon_Low@yahoo.com