Via Breda comes this video which will make you smile -
It’s unfortunate that some on the Left would rather see this girl injured or traumatized rather than able to defend herself. Good job Alyssa!
Category Archives: Self Defense
Funny How That Works
Joe Huffman points out one more example of how “Gun Free Zones” don’t really work.
Weak-Hand Shooting Practice
Something I’ve read about from time to time on the interwebz is “weak-hand” shooting. Usually it’s on a message board where some mall ninja is talking about his experiences with spec-ops team that you’ve never heard of because it’s so uber-classified that the President doesn’t even know it exists.
Okay, back to reality. In a self defense situation, do you really need to be able to shoot weak-hand and should you practice? Before Thursday I would have answered that question saying “more than likely not.”
Now, to avoid the appearance and accusations of being a mall ninja, I have not been involved in a self defense situation where I needed to use my weak hand. I was, however, playing flag football at work (yes, I like my job) and I broke the pinky finger on my right (read strong/dominant) hand.
Thankfully the spiral fracture does not require surgery or even a cast, only to be buddy taped using the finger next to it as a splint. But this brings me to the point of my post – weak-hand shooting. I have NEVER practiced shooting weak-handed. I don’t even has a carry rig that will allow me to carry my .45 and draw it left handed. That firearm will now sit in my safe for the next six weeks unless I’m able to get to the range and get some practice in with my left hand.
Thank goodness for the Ruger LCP. A few weeks ago, Impact Guns in Ogden was running a special on LCP’s: $264. I’d been saving up for a pocket pistol and when I saw that deal I had to get it. Carried in a Blackhawk! Inside Pocket holster, I’ve been able to switch Elsie Pea from my right pocket to my left.
I wish I would have done some weak-handed shooting practice before this unfortunate event. Do I think it’s necessary because your hand could become disabled during a fire fight? No. But you never know when game of flag football might force you to change your carry routine.
H.B. 78
Yesterday, H.B. 78 was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert. H.B. 78 “clarifies the use of force or the threat of force necessary to defend a person against another’s imminent use of unlawful force[, and] clarifies when a person may threaten or display a dangerous weapon in self defense….“ This bill was necessary because the previous language in the law left small loopholes where law abiding citizens could be snared. The text of the bill is here.
Also, H.B. 380 was signed into law on Monday. H.B. 380 “provides that a private property owner is not civilly or criminally liable for any harm or damages resulting from discharge of a firearm by a person who holds a concealed firearm permit while on the owner’s property; and provides that the exemption from liability does not apply if the property owner solicits, requests, commands, encourages, or intentionally aids the permit holder in discharging the firearm while on the owner’s property.” Basically providing a legal incentive for businesses NOT to ban firearms on their property.
Tomorrow
McDonald vs. Chicago oral arguments will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow. Joe Huffman points to an article by Alan Korwin where he explains, in simple terms, why this court case is so important. Trust me, it’s more about civil rights and less about guns than you may have previously thought.
Common Sense Gun Laws
They’re called “common sense” gun laws because criminals have the common sense to know how ridiculous they are. Unfortunately for law abiding citizens, you have to jump through the hoops. Good thing the 1st Amendment doesn’t have any common sense laws attached to it!
Check With Utah, They Know How It Works
Downrange TV’s weekly video podcast with Michael Bane
Brady Bigotry Continued
Joe Huffman continues his discussion of the Brady Bunch’s bigotry. It is very, very insightful.
Gun Control is Racist
Josh Sugarman and the Violence Policy Center advocate greater dependence on the system and the government in black neighborhoods by disarming blacks.
Pictures by Oleg Volk, here, here, and here.
Tactical Pen (Part II)
First the Uzi Tactical Pen. Uncle made fun of it 20 days ago. Now, he reviews his Smith & Wesson TacPen.
The S&W looks more practical as a defense (read stabbing) device. It also looks very similar to the KZ Xtreme Defense Pen.
But who needs a special pen? Jason Bourne was able to use a regular plastic bic 
The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword?
Via Say Uncle:
Law enforcement professionals know that they always need to expect the unexpected. That a routine traffic stop could become un-routine at any moment. The UZI Tactical Pen takes something as trivial as a pen and turns it into a potential life saving tool. The most unique feature of the pen is that it employs the UZI DNA Catcher on the crown of the pen. The sharpened crown on the end can be used to jab or poke an attacker, which will not only cause extreme pain, but it will also collect the aggressors’ DNA which can be used for future identification.
So, if a routine traffic stop gets out of hand, reach for your pen rather than your sidearm? And I’m not sure about you, but unless this has a cap, how do you cover the end? Hopefully not by using your thumb and clicking on the DNA Catcher (which is a nifty euphemism in itself).
Oleg Says
Great leaders seem to think alike:
P.S. If you’re wondering about the word great, remember that Lenin and Mao were held by their respective parties to be great leaders.
More From Hornady
Last year, Hornady released its Critical Defense® ammunition. Originally beginning with .380 ACP (90 gr.) (for all of the new mouse guns that have been released in the last year), .38 Special/ +P (both 110 gr.), and 9mm (115 gr.).
Recently they added .357 Magnum (125 gr.), .40 S&W (165 gr.) and .45 ACP (185 gr.). I’d be interested to know why Hornady went with a 165 gr. .40 S&W rather than a 155 or 140. I’d also be interested to know why they chose a 185 gr. .45. Does anybody know?
The Meaning of Bi-Partisan
Almost everyone is familiar with Nancy Pelosi’s statement concerning the passing of sweeping health care legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives as bi-partisan because one, yes one, Republican voted for it. Well, I don’t want to poo-poo on Nancy’s parade but:
An overwhelming, bipartisan majority of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have signed an amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” brief supporting the NRA’s position that the Second Amendment is incorporated against the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. The amicus brief, bearing the signatures of 251 Members of Congress and 58 Senators, was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court today in the case of McDonald v. City of Chicago.
Currently there are 177 Republicans in the House and 40 in the Senate. So, if 251 Representatives and 58 Senators signed the brief, that is undeniably bi-partisan! Go here and see if your Congresperson and or Senator(s) signed (the list starts on page 50).
Utah Senators and Representatives that signed:
- Senator Robert Bennett
- Senator Orrin Hatch
- Representative Robert Bishop (UT-1)
- Representative James Matheson (UT-2)
- Representative Jason Chaffetz (UT-3)
Five for five isn’t bad. And according to Nancy, Utah’s delegates are bi-partisan since our lone Democrat (Jim Matheson) signed
