Being Dumb Is Scary

Being Dumb Is Scary

If you fail to check your corners, chances are you won’t encounter Freddy Krueger, but someone far, far worse. Halloween makes for some interesting calls. And if the call itself isn’t interesting, then the people or the circumstances around it often are. Halloween...
Beware The Writing On The Wall

Beware The Writing On The Wall

Sometimes we don’t see what’s right in front of us. This time the writing was literally on the wall and I missed it. Calls for us to check on people are a dime a dozen. They happen a lot. Most turn out to be nothing or just end with a trip to the hospital to...
Room Clearing For The Tactical Dunce: Part II

Room Clearing For The Tactical Dunce: Part II

Last week we laid out room clearing principles that apply to a wide variety of scenarios. If you haven’t read Part I, go back and read it first. This week we continue the conversation around room clearing for the tactical dunce. We’re not teaching rocket science or...
Room Clearing For The Tactical Dunce: Part I

Room Clearing For The Tactical Dunce: Part I

Look, we can’t all be super high-speed Navy SEALs or Delta Force commandos. Going commando doesn’t make you one.  We can’t all look good in a 5.11 starter kit or have 3% body fat and wear a beard like Thor. But we can learn how to effectively clear rooms without...