Dave Spaulding
Dave Spaulding is the 2010 Law Officer Trainer of the Year and Law Officer’s Firearms columnist. A 28-year law enforcement veteran who retired at the rank of lieutenant, he is the founder of Handgun Compatives. He has worked in corrections, communications, patrol, evidence collection, investigations, undercover operations, training and SWAT—and has authored more than 1,000 articles for various firearms and law enforcement periodicals. He’s also the author of the best-selling book Defensive Living and Handgun Combatives.
Thoughts on Fear
From my worn out, ratty, dog-eared, paper back (I know…old school) version of the Webster’s Dictionary: Fear (fir) n. 1. Anxiety caused by real...
Are You Ready?
Mike Boyle is one of the finest weaponcraft instructors I know. He is a retired law enforcement officer and IALEFI Board member who spear-headed...
The Speer Gold Dot
From the New York Daily News: “An off-duty police detective shot a 17-year-old mugger dead in Brooklyn Sunday after the youth attacked him with...
Stupid Disputes
If you spend any time around handgun shooters, whether at a training course, the gun club, on a gun forum or just standing around...
The NESS Brothers
I have been studying armed conflict my entire life. After sitting down in 1976 with a veteran of the trench warfare of WWI, I became hooked on speaking with everyone I could who had been in armed conflict.
Holsters are Important
Gear does not make the combatant, but good gear can certainly enhance performance. After three plus decades of practical street experience and a lot...
On SERPAs and Solutions
When I decided I wanted to make training a business my kids told me I needed to become involved in social media. My daughter...
Instructor Skills and SERPA Bashing
My wife wonders why I still attend training courses at this stage of my life. “What could you possibly learn that you have not...
Enter the CAP Sight
I have long felt that part of being a combative firearms instructor was looking for solutions not just teaching established doctrine. The debate between...
THE COMBATIVE MIND: Thoughts on living a lifestyle of safety and...
The purpose of fighting is to win.
There is no possible victory in defense…
The sword is more important than the shield
and skill...