From the Instructors

Millions of Americans have Pets, why not?  They help relieve stress after a long drawn out day from work.  Dog owners know how it feels to come home to someone who appreciates them even if they have 4 legs and a destructive tail when the house isn't puppy proofed yet. Or the cuddliness of a cat when they need some warmth.   Let's face it, pets just make us feel loved and we love them back! How do we protect them in a home invasion?  Well, your four-legged feline friend will most likely check out and hide anywhere they can to avoid the conflict/noise. Your dog on the other hand will be confused and most likely will get behind you, no matter what breed you have and cower a little unless it possesses a leader of the pack mentality is ready to defend you. Most pet breeds are in calm loving homes, and any noise gets them rattled. If you have a firearm in the home you may want to consider having your dog trained to stay in a safe area until the chaos is...

Dry Fire Training Cannot get to the range because of time restrictions?  Dry-Fire in the privacy of your own home.  Using your handgun/rifle/shotgun, REMOVE ALL AMMUNITION from the room where you will be conducting your dry-fire training, CLEAR YOUR HANDGUN AGAIN!  Double check your firearm and magazines are not loaded! If you have snap-caps, use them inside your magazine, if you have a laser insert those work as well, for those who have been able to purchase a SIRT gun or SIRT bolt, these are good options as well, especially if you are able to find a SIRT gun modeled after your current model of handgun. Using the fundamental drills of sight alignment, grip, breathing, trigger press, draw from sitting on the couch, a chair, pick a light switch (or place target on the wall) .  To start in a seated position follow through with all 5 stages of drawing as well, grip, pull,  pivot muzzle, meet with support hand as well as follow through towards target. Usin...

Covid-19 (corona virus) has spread one thing MASS PANIC!  From buying out grocery stores, gun shops, and creating more panic than is necessary by creating a shortage for those who may need items.  (single parents,one income families and elderly folks) I call this the creation of the zombie apocalypse for the reasons above, panic, and shortages. The problem I see is some folks who are too busy online playing games and consuming a bag of chips, not really knowing what is happening with grocery stores or shortages everywhere. One day he/she is playing a game, runs out of food, and decides to go to the grocery store, to find nothing on the shelves.. creating panic and a non-rational thought in their minds. The thought bubble pops in their mind "I got this, I can do it, I played enough grand theft auto, or call of duty", and decides to forcibly obtain items, this may be in the form of a home invasion, or looting in stores that has temporarily closed its doors, and hurting ...

Home Security Planning does not take a long time to actually do, but if you don't take your time, you could be asking for trouble. First, let's look at our front door, how is it compared to the rest of the house, is it sturdy, or does it look like a quick kick could knock it open?  Windows on the first floor and encasement windows, are they shatterproof? Do they have bar-stops attached to them? Garage Doors, are they automatic, do they require a remote or keypad stroke to open.  Is the interior door to your home inside your garage solid as well? Do you have any ladders or tools outside that anyone can use to open your home? Do you have a plan for your family in case a breech is made into your home?  Having a Home Defense plan can increase the security in your homes for your loved ones while you are at work for peace of mind. Planning on creating a home defense plan? Need some help? Ask us how, we can help you with a plan.

When purchasing a handgun, there are some things to consider, we will talk about one criteria I tell my students. Cost. You want to look for a handgun that you can afford to purchase, as well as the total cost. Not only are you looking at purchase price, you want to look at the cost of the ammunition, training, classes, liability insurance, ongoing training and gear. You are purchasing a new lifestyle when it comes to concealed carry, so you need to learn good safe habits right away.  They do not come with the box that your handgun came in, there may be an owner's manual and some propaganda for warranty information and how to use the lock, but that is it. You just purchased a handgun, now what? Train, but how? I have my permit, you might say to yourself, but here in Pennsylvania, that is all you need, but is it? The 12 rules written from the County on a piece of paper that comes with your concealed carry permit does not tell you anything about the legal aspects of conc...

This choice is personal, and unlike any other decision you have made for self-defense. Just owning any "cool looking" gun that cost a ton of money and have not done any training with it is dangerous, and could potentially have an unwanted outcome if the need to use it exists. Here are 3 deciding factors upon selecting a firearm for self-defense. 1) Your decision on a firearm is personal, it must fit correctly in your hand. 2) Cost is another huge decision as well, because with the cost of the firearm, you will need to be able to afford the ammunition and training as well as the gear (holsters, lights, etc.) 3) Your decision has been made to purchase a firearm, the gear and ammunition. Well, what is next? Your training regiment should include a basic course on how the firearm operates, and the needs of your firearm obviously (will it operate the way you need it to in an immediate response to a thr...

STRANGER DANGER!!  It is that time of year again!  School is here, activities are here, and stress of everyday life has begun once more for 9 and a half months. What can we do to make sure our children are in the right place at the right time, and keep them safe and secure while we go about our day going to work, paying bills, getting groceries, picking the dog up from the vet, get the dry-cleaning from the cleaners, picking up trash in the yard, yard work, and getting food on the table.. Geesh! Now, how about getting the kids to and from school?  Maybe 15% of us adults take our kids to school ourselves due to timing of our jobs, and then there are walkers and bus takers. In that time when we can not take our kids to school, we trust that we live in perfect neighborhoods and nothing could happen between home, the bus and the walk to school. Unfortunately, time has taught us again and again that there are strangers out there who wish to harm our kids for some se...