Listen in as Adam’s wife Christy, an armed professional, shares her thoughts about carrying as a mom. You’ll hear why some women learn differently than men, and the difference between women’s firearm training and men’s. She discusses why women-only training empowers women, and what about carrying and training is empowering to women. Christy talks about being a mom, what is... [Read More]
In this short, useful recording from Adam, you'll hear when .22 training really makes sense. You'll uncover how to shoot rounds, while being a friendly neighbor when you can't get to the range. Adam shares how .22 training helps you maintain your practice, form and effectiveness, while saving you some cash. You'll also see why it's a good way to... [Read More]
In this Message from Adam, you’ll hear more tips for using situational awareness when you’re out for a night of entertainment. Adam also shares where to sit at a concert or other outdoor event to stay safe, and how this applies to watching a movie in a theater, too. You’ll discover how to use “SA” when out to dinner with... [Read More]
Terrorism is in the headlines all too often lately. With news in recent years from violence in Barcelona, Nice, Berlin and closer to home in the US, like the Boston Marathon bombing, how can you be better prepared to respond in an emergency situation in a crowd? Today Adam Painchaud shares in this audio how to be aware, and think... [Read More]
Join Adam and Christy Painchaud for this important look and learn what it takes to be prepared and safe in your home. You'll hear why you need to adapt for your specific situation or location. You'll discover what "defensive depth" means to your ability to stay safe. Christy shares why you want to figure out what your plan will be... [Read More]
ADAM PAINCHAUD: I assume you're out there packing a gun every day, what's on your mind? You carrying everywhere all the time, no matter what with your travels, what are your thoughts? KRIS PARONTO: Well, when I'm home I do. I have it all the time. The problem with me traveling and especially the amount I traveled last year and... [Read More]
Today we're sharing minimum EDC (minimum everyday carry) best practices for carrying on your body in your daily activities. You'll see the state your gun must be in, along with what you need on you with your carry gun. This includes non-gun tools, defensive items and more. You'll uncover the most powerful deterrent besides a gun. You'll also learn when... [Read More]
ADAM PAINCHAUD: You're a firearms instructor for 18+ years. You’ve been on the range a lot. You're working a lot of students and influencing a lot of folks, people maybe just starting out shooting or seasoned operators. When you're out there obviously you have the hard scopes. You're focusing on mindset and things like that, what's the big message you're... [Read More]
ADAM PAINCHAUD: Most people who continue to educate themselves and train understand the mindset of avoiding any incident in the first place. What are some of the approaches you take in this area of avoiding or minimizing engagement? KRIS PARONTO: The first thing you want to do is not get in a gunfight. You don’t want to be in that... [Read More]
