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,...
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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...
Reno Raines
- May 2
- 2 min
Dealing with Road Ragers
Never engage with assholes, unless your life is threatened and you can prove it was, later in court. My remedies for dealing with road...
Reno Raines
- May 1
- 2 min
Gunfighting Rules to Remember
Speed and accuracy are your main concern. Get your weapon out and get multiple and accurate rounds into the target as quickly as...
Reno Raines
- May 1
- 1 min
Backup Gun
A viable option in many survival situations is the backup gun. The backup weapon is good to have when you need one, provided you have...
Reno Raines
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Superior Firepower
Don’t walk into a known dangerous situation with just your handgun. You want superior firepower, if possible. So consider employing your...
Reno Raines
- Apr 28
- 1 min
Calibers used by criminals
Pistols ATF details the calibers of traced crime guns and indicates there were 1,306,804 pistol-type crime guns traced between 2017 and...
Reno Raines
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Interview of a Cop-Killer
“Fifty-eight police officers were staked out around a plant where they’d been informed we were gonna rob an armored car. We came and...
Reno Raines
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Wyatt Protocol Revisited
Lyle Wyatt Protocol and F.A.S.T.T.T.T. F ight (Fight) A ssess (Do I need to fight anymore?) S can (Do I need to fight anyone else?) T...
Reno Raines
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Jim Cirillo NYPD Stakeout Unit
Jim Cirillo was forced to kill at least 11 men in the course of more than 20 gunfights during about 250 stakout jobs conducted by his...
Reno Raines
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Movie Theater Safety
We have seen mass shootings in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, malls and shopping centers, churches and synagogues, and in...
Reno Raines
- Apr 25
- 2 min
The Lever Action Rifle
The lever-action rifle has a long and storied history in the United States. This firearm was first invented in the mid-19th century and...
Reno Raines
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Your Gut Never Lies
If there’s any doubt, there’s no doubt. Have you ever said to yourself, “I knew I never should have done that?” Have you ever heard of...
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