Reno Raines
“When/Then” Perspective
Consider the opportunities a criminal might have for shooting at you and the ways in which you might prevent or respond to an attack. In...
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Reno Raines
- May 20
- 3 min
Survelliance Detection Routes
We have all had that feeling of being watched. Paranoia is universal. Usually it's just a figment of an overactive imagination. However,...
Reno Raines
- May 19
- 1 min
The .44 Special
I consider it the finest large revolver cartridge we have, either for straight target shooting or for the handloader, or game shooter who...
Reno Raines
- May 14
- 3 min
THE COMBAT MIND-SET by JEFF COOPER
Man fights with his mind. His hands and his weapons are simply extensions of his will, and one of the fallacies of our era is the notion...
Reno Raines
- May 8
- 1 min
Factors that affect how much force you can use
1. Are you alone? 2. Does the attacker have a weapon? 3. Do you think the attacker has a weapon? 4. What kind of weapon is it?...
Reno Raines
- May 5
- 1 min
Forgiving Others
Waste not the remainder of your life in thoughts about others, except when you are concerned with some unselfish purpose. — Marcus...
Reno Raines
- May 4
- 2 min
Suspicious People
Suspicious people can generally be categorized by their actions, their appearance, or their belongings. RED FLAGS What are some of the...
Reno Raines
- May 4
- 2 min
The Mechanics of Tactical Breathing
Tactical breathing is an easy-to-do technique that can be used in a stressful situation to slow your thumping heart beat, reduce the...
Reno Raines
- May 3
- 1 min
Shooting from Cover or Concealment:
Put cover between you and the bad guy. Stay back an arm’s length so you have room to move, reload, and use your peripheral vision. Use...
Reno Raines
- May 3
- 2 min
Reading the Street
I try to make most decisions with what could be called “built-in tactical awareness.” This approach guides how I drive, where I park, how...