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On August 12, law enforcement officers (LEOs) in Philadelphia, PA, arrested a man for disorderly conduct. People in the neighborhood objected to the arrest and soon a crowd formed around the officers. Some of those in the crowd started to toss objects at the LEOs. The officers requested assistance, and more were dispatched to assist. […]

The American “sexual freedom” revolution began in the 1960s and built-up steam through the 1970s. Although it should have been foreseen, this new “freedom” led to many unintended and undesirable consequences. These consequences included unwanted pregnancies, the spread of STDs, and broken marriages. One of the worse results was that it led many men to […]

It’s here! Winning a Gunfight, Second Edition; here’s the preface to the second edition: Ten years, one decade, that’s a long time. Much can change in ten years; and much has changed since I first wrote Winning a Gunfight.  When we think of change, we often think about technology. Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) think about the tools […]

It was a bright sunny day on May 13th, 2026, in Marion County, FL, when Deputy Robert Fitch was dispatched to a call of a suspicious person running out in traffic. These calls are common for law enforcement officers (LEOs). Most suspicious persons are harmless and turn out to be a door-to-door salesperson, a lost […]

This past winter, I bought a new black Stetson cowboy hat and wore it to church a few times. When the weather warmed up, I wore my straw. The day I wore the straw, I was greeted by an older gentleman with, “I’m glad you’re wearing your white hat, the one good guys wear!” I […]

Do you remember September 10th? Let me refresh your memory. On that day, a 31-year-old husband and father of two young children died of a gunshot wound to his neck. The suspect was soon arrested and charged with the horrific crime that left behind a grieving widow and two fatherless children. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Yes, […]