Use of Firearms Simulators to complete a gun owner's training process

  The parallels between airline pilot training in flight simulators and the training of concealed carry licensees in making critical decisions under pressure explore the intricate and high-stakes decision-making processes in both fields. We ask how simulated environments prepare individuals for...

Jeff Cooper's color code system for Threat Assessment

 Jeff Cooper's Color Code system is a well-known method for assessing threat levels, primarily used for situational awareness in self-defense and tactical situations. Cooper, a United States Marine, firearms instructor, and writer, developed this system to help individuals recognize and prepare...

Colonel John Boyd and the OODA Loop

 The OODA loop is a decision-making framework created by Colonel John Boyd, a United States Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist. It stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. This concept, developed in the late 20th century, aimed to improve combat operations and tactics. Boyd's extensive...

Repetition is the key to successful self-defense shooting

 Mastering a complex motor skill through extensive repetition, a range espoused by many physiologists as 2,500 to 5,000 correct repetitions, is a fundamental principle in learning and automating physical tasks. This approach is grounded in the understanding that repetitive practice leads to the...

Machiavelli on private ownership of weapons

 Niccolò Machiavelli, a seminal figure in political theory, offered profound insights on the role of private arms among commoners in his seminal work, "The Prince." His views reflect a nuanced understanding of power dynamics and the importance of military strength in maintaining a state’s sovereignty...

Jeff Cooper's The Principles of Personal Defense (Part 2)

 Jeff Cooper, a renowned figure in modern firearms training, devised a set of principles that have become a cornerstone in self-defense. These principles, focusing on speed, coolness, ruthlessness, and surprise, form a framework that guides individuals in effectively handling life-threatening situations....