Founder of Model Civilian
Sep 2, 2026
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5 min read
A training partner asked about firearm retention. My answer started somewhere else entirely.
Aug 26, 2026
4 min read
A firearms instructor told me why most people never train. I haven't stopped thinking about it.
Aug 19, 2026
A Mercedes cut me off and looked back in his mirror. Here's the thought that determined everything I did next.
Aug 12, 2026
I made the right call. It didn't feel like it. That's the part worth talking about.
Aug 6, 2026
The Twin Falls story is more complex than the version going around. Here's what actually happened and what it teaches.
Jul 29, 2026
Most people watching that hostage video are focused on the wrong part. Here's what it actually teaches.
Jul 22, 2026
3 min read
Standing outside a Manhattan hotel, she opened the door and got a funny feeling. What she did next is the whole lesson.
Jul 15, 2026
Most people who carry have never tested the assumption. Here's a standard and a drill you can run tonight.
Jul 8, 2026
Most people picture a dark alley. The real threat is a parking lot at 2pm on a Tuesday.
Jul 2, 2026
Five minutes before you leave the house. That is the whole job.
Jun 24, 2026
The best martial art is the one you show up for in 12 months.
Jun 17, 2026
Three videos. One debrief. The civilian takeaways that actually matter.
Jun 10, 2026
7 min read
The Model Civilian Guide to Outdoor Safety for Everyday People
Jun 3, 2026
A firearms instructor with millions of rounds just validated everything I've been saying — and added something I hadn't covered yet.
May 27, 2026
2 min read
Most people know the phrase. Almost nobody knows how to actually execute it.
May 20, 2026
This one is personal. And I think you need to read it.
May 15, 2026
It's not a weapon. It's not a technique. It's this.
