We’ve all sat through that talk. You know the one, the one that included a story about a guy, somewhere else, who did something foolish and he became the focus of a teaching point. Chances are, you’ve probably sat through multiple talks like this and if you’re like me, you’ve said, “that could never …

We’ve all heard it. “Don’t judge a man unless you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” This idea reminds us to use empathy and seek understanding before we cast judgment. I’d like to say I am above judging others but realistically, I am not. We don’t live in a judgment-free society and each day, I make h …

3 moves in 2 years. I haven’t moved more than most and there are those of you reading this who definitely have me beat for relocation time and time again. I spent most of my life in one state and I only had to move less than an hour when I moved within it. Back in 2020, I moved from Connecticut to U …

It’s important to match your software to your hardware. In other words, it is important to get proper training on the kit we all love to carry. In the immortal words of the late Lt. Col Jeff Cooper, “Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.” We woul …

Make no mistake about it, if you end up accidentally in cold water in a frozen environment, your body is going to struggle to stay alive. Notwithstanding the work of Wim Hoff, cold water exposure is dangerous. This blog post is not about improving your T levels or breathing control in a controlled e …

One of the first co-workers I met at Fieldcraft Survival in August 2020 in Prescott, AZ was Kevin Owens. A veteran of two country’s armies, former Green Beret, an incredible leader and friend Owens is the company’s resident long-range SME but he’ll downplay his capability. I attribute the ultimate …