7 Clever Hacks to Survive a Power Outage Like a Pro - Don't Get Caught Off Guard Again!
Hey there, power outage survivors! It's a scenario we've all faced at some point - the lights go out, the appliances shut down, and...
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Buddy Smith
Sep 292 min read
Exploring the Essential Defensive Shooting Fundamentals for Realistic Training Scenarios
Welcome to our discussion on defensive shooting fundamentals and the importance of realistic training scenarios. While honing your skills...
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Buddy Smith
Sep 192 min read
Exploring Different Levels of Handgun Carry Permits in Tennessee and Mississippi
Overview of Handgun Carry Permits: There are 3 levels of carry in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Permit-less carry (Constitutional...
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Buddy Smith
Aug 312 min read
Handling Aggressive Tailgaters
In today's society road rage is a very common occurrence. In many areas, shootings are a common reaction to tailgaters, motorists cutting...
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Buddy Smith
Aug 232 min read
Safe Firearm Storage: 5 Essential Tips for Securing Your Firearms
In today's world, firearm safety is paramount. Ensuring that your firearms are securely stored not only protects you and your loved ones...
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Buddy Smith
Jun 233 min read
The Physical Battle of Self Defense
The 2nd Battle In our last post we discussed the mental/emotional battle faced in every self-defense situation. In this installment we...
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Buddy Smith
May 263 min read
"How to Win the Mental Battle of Self Defense: Part One of the Three Battles"
When we are faced with a self-defense situation, there are three battles we must win to be successful. They are the Mental (which also...
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Buddy Smith
May 43 min read
WHY SHOULD I LEARN ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TECHNIQUES?
There are over 60 Active Shooter Incidents yearly in our country. That doesn't sound like a lot when you think of how many cities there...
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Buddy Smith
Apr 51 min read
"Understanding Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Which States Honor Your Permit?"
This one will be short. We have attached the latest list of states that will recognize various levels of carry by Tennessee residents....
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Buddy Smith
Mar 142 min read
Put Your Handgun...
I know, I know. You are tired of being told to store your handguns in a safe locked away in a corner of the house. I don't blame you for...
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Buddy Smith
Jan 264 min read
What Should I put in my Range Bag?
Range Bag https://app.rockporch.com/prd/RelFy7nEy6 I can't start out talking about what goes into a range bag without discussing the bag...
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Buddy Smith
Dec 26, 20232 min read
HOW WE CAN REDUCE GUNS ON THE STREET WITHOUT SACRIFICING 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Did you know that 75% of the handguns stolen every day end up in the hands of criminals on the streets? Think about this for a...
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Buddy Smith
Dec 24, 20233 min read
I DON'T NEED A CARRY PERMIT
In Tennessee, and a few other states, residents don't need a permit to carry their handguns in public. This has mistakenly been named...
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Buddy Smith
Oct 8, 20232 min read
WHY SHOULD I TRAIN?
I used to train Law Enforcement Officers and I found that a large number of them never train with their handguns. Law Enforcement...
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Buddy Smith
Jul 22, 20232 min read
I HAVE A CARRY PERMIT. WHY DO I NEED TO LEARN SELF DEFENSE?
Guns are in the forefront when anyone speaks of defending themselves against an attacker. After all, who walks up, grabs someone and...
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Buddy Smith
Jul 6, 20234 min read
What, exactly is the Castle Doctrine?
You are at home on a Friday night, watching TV. There's a loud knock at your front door. You ask who is at your door. The person(s)...
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Buddy Smith
May 28, 20231 min read
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY?
This is just a short one today. Often, when I am at a store, I'm told "Happy Memorial Day" and thanked for my service. I appreciate the...
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Buddy Smith
May 6, 20232 min read
IS PRACTICING WITH MY HANDGUN THE SAME AS TRAINING?
So, do you practice with your handgun or do you train with it? Most people say that, when they go to the range to shoot, it's the same as...
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Buddy Smith
Apr 5, 20232 min read
IS A HANDGUN PERMIT CLASS THE SAME AS A HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS?
Recently, I had a student enroll in one of my Enhanced Permit classes and failed the range portion of the class. This student was a...
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Buddy Smith
Mar 3, 20233 min read
WHAT HANDGUN SHOULD I BUY?
I recently posted one of our classes in a local town. A potential student commented they were going this week to purchase a gun. I think...
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