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In this Bonus Virtual GNO, Brian McLaughlin from Mountain Man Medical explains why all responsible gun owners need to know basic tactical medicine and trauma care, and what supplies to have on hand.
It came to me one day on how to teach basic handguns to women who are beginners and hesitant on how to start their journey
When a tragic shooting takes place at a school, many parents struggle with how to address it with their children. It is a challenge to reassure your child that school is a safe place, and at the same time review emergency protocols so that they feel safe that they have a plan in place if something happens. In this article, parents will learn how to discuss the news with your children, and age-appropriate training that can help them stay safe.
In this Bonus Virtual Girls Night Out, Mark Passamaneck presents on Verbal judo and de-escalation, the art of using your words to get yourself out of some sticky situations.
If you’re preparing to sing Auld Lang Syne with friends and family on New Year’s Eve, make sure that your safety plan is in place.
I recommend that you read Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools if you carry a gun for self-defense and would like to be more informed as to the many aspects involved with doing so, whether you are just getting started or have been carrying for years, there is much to learn and consider, and this book should be part of your library to guide you on that path. This book is filled with so much content, data, and great information. It’s a book you want on your shelf to be able to pull down and read again and again, and you will always get something more out of it each time you do so.
In this Bonus Virtual Girls Night Out, Alex Caruso from POM explains why pepper spray is an exception nonlethal option for self-defense.
After a fun and empowering Girl’s Night Out at the range, AG & AG member Kara was excited to continue the evening by grabbing dinner with her chapter sisters. Like many, she took smart precautions. She stored her range bags out of sight inside her truck, parked in a well-lit, high-traffic area near the entrance, and made sure nothing of value was visible from outside the vehicle. She did everything you’re taught to do to avoid drawing attention. But unfortunately, it still wasn’t enough.
Many, if not most, gun girls are also blade girls. A knife is a tool that has a lot of uses, from getting into Amazon
For the last decade there have been a significant number of organizations established that provide traditional style insurance or membership programs with access to attorneys
I first heard about Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) at the virtual 2020 A Girl and A Gun National Conference and purchased “The Kit” in
access courses of action, make a decision, and disseminate the information to the rest of your body. Visuals are very effective ways of learning in that they decrease learning time, improve comprehension, enhance retrieval, and increase retention. As human brains are not designed to be multitaskers (doing two or more things at the same time), but serial processors (doing one thing, then going on to the next thing quickly), cycling through the tools is essential in dealing with the scenarios. The more you use the tool, whichever one it is, the easier it is for your body to “automatically” deploy the tool in a real life situation.
At the 9th Annual A Girl & A Gun National Conference, RISE 2021, instructor Morgan Ballis of Defensive Tactics and Firearms led 48 women through exercises to test Dennis Tueller’s research on the human response time. He set out to test the ability of A Girl & A Gun members to cover 21 feet so that they could relate this information to potential threats. By understanding their own abilities and limitations, the women could determine their own minimum safe distance if faced with a hostile threat. In addition, the women would learn their ability to effectively employ a handgun from a holster while taking into account how quickly a potential threat can reasonably cover an estimated distance. This knowledge would allow them to better articulate their actions if their decisions during a self-defense encounter were ever called into question.
Maintain a proper grip while placing your pistol in a holster within a purse or bag. If holding your pistol carelessly, the middle finger could slide inside of the trigger guard and result in a negligent discharge. By defaulting to a master grip with the trigger finger in a register position and the rest of the fingers around the grip of the pistol, you exhibit control and safety at all times.
In Left of Bang, authors Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. Riley outline the principles of the US Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter program. This program gives soldiers a way to identify and communicate pre-incident indicators. Being able to do this before an attack, or left of bang (as pictured on a linear timeline) can mean life or death in combat. While the authors use the context of combat, they do provide civilian examples at times in the book. At several points I noted how observing villagers in Afghanistan isn’t much different from observing people at the local mall. The framework of this program can definitely apply in many different walks of life.
The term “jugging” refers to a crime that law enforcement officers are investigating on a daily basis. In years past, jugging was prevalent around the holidays and Christmas shopping, but now is a common occurrence for firearms throughout the year. Jugging is simply a surveillance plan by thieves, and then once they locate a target, they take the first opportunity to break into the vehicle or residence and steal the items.
Flying to a multigun match with all of your gear can be really intimidating for a newbie. It’s not that bad! Start by reading Julianna’s article on Flying with Firearms, and be prepared and be ready to be flexible. Here are some tips from my experiences traveling to matches with firearms over the last two years.
When phone and data systems go offline during a disaster, people can communicate via HAM radio. This video addresses amateur radio, why is it used, certifications and equipment needed, and how to join the community of 2.5 million hams across the world. John Kochan will introduce you to Emergency Radio Communications, the different radio services that exist, how amateur radios operate, and how you can get started with HAM radio.
In this video, John Kochan provides an overview of chainsaw selection, operation, maintenance and safety, with an emphasis on chainsaw usage in a post disaster environment. Many post-disaster injuries occur when people use chainsaws inappropriately. Learn how to avoid those mistakes.
In this video, Mikki McDougall not only explains the proper way to access a patient, but also covers in great detail the proper way to deal with significant issues like serious bleeding, chest injuries, a compromised airway, spinal injuries, broken bones and more. It might seem unrealistic to compare what professional EMTs and paramedics are able to do with the things that non-professionals would be capable of, but in life threatening medical and trauma situations it all boils down to the same thing — sustaining the life of the patient until he or she can be delivered to the emergency room.
In this video Adam Winch reviews best practices of vehicle safety. He reminds students that cars are not safe spaces; vehicles are the nexus of a vast majority of attacks. You will learn how to park your car, where to park your car, and how to walk to and from your car. He encourages students to develop safer habits so that you can reform your movements around your vehicle and prevent being a victim.
Lou Ann Hamblin has traveled extensively throughout the United States for the last 20 years and offers guidance on travel safety. In this session you’ll learn how to transport your firearms and ammo in hotels and best practices to keep your items secured. She shares a list of items that she always takes with her, ideas on how to transport those items in your vehicle, and safety tools that will keep you and your family safe on the road.
This video, Josh Crosby introduces you to basic fighting skills with a pistol and rifle. Techniques include one-handed operation, moving and shooting, reloading and drawing from multiple positions, including barricades.
Imagine giving the next generation of young women a place to compete, belong, grow, and discover just how capable they can become, while building a program with the financial foundation to support them for years to come. Scott Reynolds introduces Facilitators to The MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to helping communities and organizations raise funds for high school, college, and other youth shooting teams and activities. With a purpose centered on expanding and sustaining youth shooting sports while helping young people develop confidence, discipline, and leadership, the Foundation offers resources that can help transform the idea of a youth shooting team into a lasting opportunity. Learn how endowment programs, matching funds, fundraising resources, and other financial programs can provide sustainable support for youth shooting sports and discover how A Girl & A Gun leaders can help open a new pathway for young women to compete, lead, and build a lifelong connection to the shooting sports.
In this video, firearms attorney Edwin Walker reviews federal guns law: past, present, and hopefully not the future. Students will learn the history of firearms laws in the United States, as well as the proposed federal law HR 5717 (SB 3254) the “Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020 to End the Epidemic of Gun Violence and Build Safer Communities by Strengthening Federal Firearms Law and Supporting Gun Violence Research, Intervention, and Prevention Initiatives.” HR 5717 is the most far-reaching and egregious legislation ever proposed. It would fundamentally alter and append all current federal gun laws. It never sunsets and would be law forever.
The past few months have underscored challenges in personal safety. From COVID-19 to economic stress to civil unrest, a lot of issues have introduced new questions about ways to stay safe. Stories on the news show mobs charging cars, breaking windows, and attacking victims. Several AG & AG members have asked for guidance, so let’s dive in.
Cooper’s Combat Triad is illustrated by an equilateral triangle with each side having a specific meaning: Mindset, Marksmanship, and Gun Handling.
Joshua White will teach you how to identify and address a threat! In this video series, you will review the fundamentals of shooting, and then go further into target identification and the aftereffects of possible deadly force situations. Shoot/No Shoot drills will challenge the students’ OODA loops and understanding of the responsibility if weapons are used in defensive situations.
Carrying off-body in a fannypack, handbag, backpack, briefcase, or saddlebag has always been a common solution for men and women. Off-body carry continues to be a popular option and it’s important to know its unique safety considerations.
Drawing your pistol from the appendix carry position follows a lot of the same principles of the strong-side holster draw, but there are nuances that are different with this particular carry method. As Tatiana Whitlock explains in the following video, this discussion focuses on the technique of the drawstroke without the additional training considerations of managing cover garments.
