Recently I had the privilege to host a most unusual self-defense class. As a law enforcement firearms instructor as well as a civilian teacher of the firearms arts, my classes usually have a similar look for the most part. They have motivated individuals seeking knowledge of the combative ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter After the fourth consecutive person began their conversation with some variation of, “Boy, it sure is hot out there,” I gave up and withdrew to my study. I have always wanted to say that. Sounds almost cultured. Except for the fact that my study ...
With the weather heating up people are going to be spending much more time outdoors, and reports of illnesses such as Lyme disease are expected to “tick” up. To help people stay healthy, this week the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a tool on its website for tracking cases of ...
I’m sitting in the restaurant, minding my own business, when I hear a voice lamenting the fact that, “My kids don’t hunt! They don’t shoot! They don’t even like guns, for goodness sake! What’s a guy supposed to do? Who will I leave my gun collection to?” Like a lightning ...
