An individual armed to defend is less at risk of injury OR loss of property.
Roadside Motel in Reno Offers Vacancy… But No Rest
She scanned the parking lot around her, noting it was too poorly lit to make her feel at ease. She took a little longer scanning to ensure her safety. Then, stooping into the car, juggling purse, keys and luggage she caught movement in her peripheral vision.
Three cars down from her stood a man.
Surprise Encounter in Montana Back Country Part 3 Conclusion
We are silent as we continue making our way off the mountain. I am considering her perception to the encounter while she is likely considering mine. Understanding that she has not registered the encounter with the same potential I have, I know she is catching up… considering the information I have shared. Conceptually, we are on different pages. I want, rather I need for us to both understand what may lie ahead of us. Time feels compressed because it is. There will be another encounter with him.
Surprise Encounter in Montana Back Country Part 2
This is the continued story of what happened to me and my dear friend Kristina while on a hike Summer 2021.
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This is a concept I teach and so the answer comes to me readily: your mind has registered circumstances indicating a threat may be imminent. You are moving inside the survival mechanism known as fight or flight.
Surprise Encounter in Montana Back Country Part 1
Every Woman has a Story to Tell and Inside Each there is Wisdom. This happened to me and my friend Kristina on a hike, Summer 2021.
Unwanted Attention
Stories are powerful motivators. We will be highlighting stories of both consequence and victory; yours and mine.
Allow these stories to motivate you. Obtain the training and skills, the practicum of applied knowledge, so that you will be prepared in the moment when you must stand capable to defend.
Every woman I know has a story to tell.
I am pleased to introduce to you one of my dearest friends, Bree…
“The Line is Hot!” (range days)
Tactics, laws, method, and technology evolve in this world. Be sure you are too.
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Pistol & Pluck, LLC was born out of a growing request. Gal pals who knew of my background as a former police officer and then 4H pistol coach for youth shooters asked me to teach them to shoot, too. From these sessions and each subsequent trip to the range, I learned that I really do …