Family Water Safety- Part 1: Family Water Safety at Home
Drowning rarely looks like drowning, and it usually happens with adults nearby. Here's how to build layers of protection at home so a few seconds of distraction never becomes a tragedy.
Family Water Safety- Part 2: Family Water Safety on the Road
A pool doesn't get safer because it belongs to somebody else. It gets less predictable. Here's what to check the moment you arrive, before anyone so much as dips a toe in.
Family Water Safety- Part 3: Family Water Safety in Open Water
Calm-looking water is not the same thing as safe water. Here's how to read the beach flags, handle a rip current, and keep your family close at water parks, lakes, and rivers.
The Creepy Coach- Part 1: "Creepy" Is Not a Look. It's a Pattern.
The adults who harm children rarely look like a threat. They look like the coach everyone loves. Here's the pattern to watch for, and the words to use when something doesn't sit right.
The Creepy Coach- Part 2: The Red Flags That Should Stop You Cold
Some warning signs start out looking harmless. These four don't. Here are the grooming red flags that should stop you cold, the changes in your child to watch for, and how to start the conversation.
The Creepy Coach- Part 3: What to Teach, What to Ask, and What to Do
Recognizing the warning signs is only half the job. Here's the other half: what to teach your kids, what to ask every program, and what to say if your child ever tells you something happened.Recognizing the warning signs is only half the job. Here's the other half: what to teach your kids, what to ask every program, and what to say if your child ever tells you something happened.
The Creepy Coach- Part 4: Check, Don't Assume
A clean registry search doesn't mean someone is safe. Here's how to use the free tools the right way, what they miss, and how to check the people and programs in your child's life.
Firearms and Family Safety- Intro: Your Goal Is to Never Have to Use It
The goal of owning a firearm for home defense is to never have to use it. Here's how the 4 D's make your home a hard target, and where the firearm really fits in your family's plan.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 1: Before You Buy a Gun
Before you buy a gun, answer these seven questions. A firearms instructor on training, talking with your family, safe storage, self-defense insurance, and why the decision comes first.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 2: Choosing a Handgun
Choosing a handgun starts with fit, not looks. Here's how handgun sizes and operating systems compare, how to think about caliber and recoil, and why you should try several before you buy.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 3: Shotgun or AR-15 for Home Defense
Shotgun or AR-15 for home defense? Here's how each one handles, what the AR-15 myths get wrong, what really happens with walls, and why training and ammo matter more than the gun.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 4: The Four Universal Safety Rules
The four universal firearm safety rules are the foundation of everything else. Here's what each one really means, how to safely clear a pistol or revolver, and how to teach gun safety to your kids.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 5: Range Day Basics: Terms and Commands
Your first trip to the range goes better when you speak the language. Here are the range commands, gun parts, shooting terms, ammo basics, and firearm conditions every new shooter should know.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 6: Range Gear Guide
The right range gear makes training safer and easier. Here's what to look for in eye and ear protection, cases, safes, battle belts, slings, shot timers, and targets, plus how to shoot steel safely.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 7: Dry Fire Training
Dry fire training is one of the best ways to build shooting skill, and it's free. Here's the safety routine to follow every time, what to practice, and why the moment you finish is the most dangerous part.
Firearms and Family Safety- Part 8: Concealed Carry Positions
There's no single best way to carry concealed. Here are the 12 most common concealed carry positions, the pros and cons of each, and how to choose the right one for your body, your clothes, and your day.