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Annette Evans: “Every girl should learn how to shoot!”
Annette is a competitive shooter, private firearms instructor, attorney, author, blogger, and she was gracious enough to join Mike on the podcast for an interview. If you are just getting into shooting as a private citizen, listening to her talk about learning a new skill is worth your time. She and I talk about her progression from casual shooting to serious self-defense, and the value of steeping yourself in the competition shooting sports. She tells us what to look for in shooting instructors, some thoughts on carrying a concealed handgun, and ways to practice shooting at home “without the noise and recoil.” (Hint: It has something to do with her book, The Dry Fire Primer!)
Communicating During a Crisis
We’re going to talk about some principles to get it right whether you use radios professionally in public safety, aviation, or the military–or if you are a citizen trying to get that 911 call out in a hurry. Ideas to think about: “Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.” Don’t be “that guy” on the radio when you click that button. “Push to talk, not to think.” Finally, think about how communication strategies are also leadership strategies. Clear out some of that fog and friction, and bring calm to the chaos.
Get off the X!
Ambush is a term that we tend to overuse to mean any attack that catches us off guard. We are going to define the term ambush and, more importantly, define the counter-tactics to apply if you are ambushed. The important thing to realize is that the sooner you identify an imminent or in-progress ambush, the sooner you are able to effectively respond to it. So we have to make sure we aren’t getting too wrapped in the semantics here, it only matters if your counter-tactics apply.
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast
“Slow is smooth, Smooth is Fast,” is one of those ideas that started out with strong roots and grew into something barely recognizable. The emotional response that we experience under stress bypasses our ability to make rational decisions. This phrase is best applied to our cognitive ability to take control of feeling overwhelmed. It’s a useful training tool, but it really doesn’t have anything to do with “acting slow,” it’s about slowing our mind down enough to make sense of what’s happening around us.
Fedex 705
A Fedex employee facing termination attempted to hijack Fedex Flight 705 and crash it into the headquarters. Armed with a hammer and a spear gun, he launched a surprise attack against the crew of three shortly after takeoff. This is one of many chilling examples of how workplace violence can turn really bad really fast. We discuss some of the warning signs and pre-assault indicators, strategies for intervening in a close-quarters attack, and some of the reasons checklists are such a big deal for pilots.
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