Self Defense

Off Duty and On Date Night, Married Cops Stop Robbery

By Brian McLaughlin | February 19, 2020 |

Louisville, Kentucky – Officer Nicole McKeown and her new husband, Detective Chase McKeown, were eating at a Raising Cane’s restaurant when their weekly date night was cut short by a robbery. The pair had been on a date night shortly after their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple. Being proactive in maintaining a healthy…

Tourniquet Saves Life in Calloway Shooting

By Brian McLaughlin | October 15, 2019 |

Calloway County, Kentucky – A man is listed in critical condition after being shot over a dispute last Tuesday evening. According to Calloway Sheriff Sam Steger, an argument between 33-year-old Charles Milam and his acquaintances earlier in the day led to him breaking into a home. Deputies were dispatched to a call at around 8:20…

Pregnant Mom Shoots Boyfriend to Defend Young Son

By Brian McLaughlin | September 3, 2019 |

Louisville, Kentucky – A mother was forced to shoot the father of her children after he tried to abduct her and their one-year old son last Wednesday. The unidentified pregnant mother said they had broken up a few months previously. But her ex-boyfriend, 33-year-old Domonique Hughley, became upset after she moved on to another relationship.…

Mother Unintended Target in Fatal Shooting

By Brian McLaughlin | April 9, 2019 |

A Louisville, KY, man claims self-defense in the fatal shooting of one man that led to a mother being shot in her bed. According to police, a dispute broke out between 20-year-old Tashawn Feldman, and 29-year-old Elvis Ray Carrier, which finally boiled over, resulting in Feldman lying fatally wounded outside the home of Carrier.…

Does Kentucky Accept Online Concealed Carry Classes?

By Brian McLaughlin | February 28, 2019 |

UPDATE: The below article was written prior to Jan 1st, 2021 and at the time it was written one could take an online class and apply for a Virginia non-resident permit. That is NO LONGER TRUE. This article is outdated and the reader should note that Virginia no longer accepts online training. The main takeaway?…

New Kentucky Bill Looks to Allow CCW in Schools and Bars

By Brian McLaughlin | January 11, 2019 |

Kentucky House Representative Robert Goforth (R), with his eye on the Governor’s Mansion, filed House Bill 30 which looks to reduce restrictions on concealed carry permit holders. House bill 30 seeks to allow the carrying of “deadly weapons” in previously restricted areas such as schools including college campuses, bars and other private businesses, and even…

Rick was very informative on all parts of info of the class needed. He was very reliable and answered all questions asked. This was the best class I have taken. He made everything very understandable on every level for everyone in the class. I will for sure come back to do more classes with my family and myself for further advancement of my gun handling and training.

Paige Wheatley

This is the class to take. I had a CCW from TX when I was stationed there about 10 years ago. I learned more in Rick’s 6 hour class than I did in TX’s 3 day class. If you’re a sensitive person, check your feelings at the door. Because it’s a strange world out there right now. Rick is not only going to give you some real world examples to wake you up, he’s also going help you to better prepare for it, and he’s not going to sugarcoat anything.

Eric

Excellent class! Rick was extremely thorough. I am a novice in terms of firing a weapon and knowing the related laws. I left the class feeling much more knowledgeable and comfortable. I appreciated most his passion for teaching and informing us of the importance of self awareness and protection.

Sarah Claeys