We get a lot of questions about what knives should be considered for carry and personal defense. Please understand the knives we are discussing below are not the knives you should be pulling out to open boxes, envelopes or to give yourself a manicure. These knives are carried for one reason, personal defense. They should…
Recently I (Evan) was discussing the new MD requirements in order to purchase a handgun in the state of Maryland with one of our biggest supporters and faithful alum. He had great insight as well as a understanding of the requirements. I asked him if he would document his process to obtain the HQ License…
Press Here by Ben Turner, Adjunct Instructor for Innovative Defensive Solutions, llc I recently read an article by Col (Dr.) Benjamin Findley who contributes to USA Carry on a regular basis. Col. Ben has a lengthy background and while I may not always agree with what he writes I generally find a modicum of validity…
How many of us have picked up a new magazine from our local shop, online retailer or at a gun show and just assumed it would work? I have been guilty of this as I am sure others are. After a recent class I doubt I will be so nonchalant in the future. Recently I…
Over the past 2 – 2 1/2 years or so about 10 of our students have had VA Resident Concealed Carry Applications rejected. (The #10 represents the # that have been rejected while having a permit application filled out properly and having the proper documentation. This does not include the applications that have been returned…
As many of you know, I am a Combat Focus Shooting Instructor. The Founder of the CFS Program (http://www.combatfocusshooting.com/) and Owner of I.C.E. Training, Rob Pincus, forged an amazing opportunity for the CFS Instructor Cadre recently. We were given an opportunity to set up a table and provide training information to the attendees of the…
The Founder’s Event has a new host range this year. We will be at the Silver Eagle Group (SEG), 44620 Guilford Drive, Suite 100 , Ashburn, Virginia. SEG is graciously donating range time and support to promote shooting sports and the NTYDTTRD message of Safety, Education and Family. The event will begin at 8:00 am…
Here is the response to Rick one of our Alumni who wrote a letter to Delegate Patrick Hogan; District 3A, Frederick County MD. Dear Rick, Thank you again for contacting me regarding SB 281 – Firearm Safety Act of 2013 (Governor’s Gun Control Bill). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this legislation and voicing…
Foreword by Evan Carson “I recently asked Aaron Jannetti from Columbus, OH, whom I met at the 2012 Combat Focus Shooting Instructor Conference during the FitShot Coach Certification Course that we took, to write on a topic that he is passionate about and an issue that I thought a lot of people have questions about….
Raw Requirements: To qualify as an NRA Instructor: While there are NO specific prerequisites in order to become an NRA Certified Instructor, below is what the NRA requires the Training Counselors to look at when reviewing an application to become an instructor. Candidates must possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting…
IDS focuses on teaching intuitive defensive handgun skills that lend themselves to efficiently handling a firearm in ways that are congruent with the body’s natural reactions under stress. This methodology allows us to better prepare our students for situations where drawing a firearm is a possibility.
Evan Carson
President & Chief Instructor
Innovative Defensive Solutions, LLC
info@innovativedefensivesolutions.com