I hope that you will take advantage of Clement Weather to provide you with training and help you address your personal protection and security needs. However, as much as I may offer, there are still a lot of other very good sources of information, quality products, and comprehensive training providers out there. Below I have listed books, products, and other resources that I trust or have used (in most cases, I have paid my own money to purchase these items).
Books: Firearms Use, Self-Defense, Mindset
Straight Talk on Armed Defense, What Experts Want You to Know: Massad Ayoob
Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense: Massad Ayoob
The Law of Self Defense, The Indispensable Guide for the Armed Citizen: Andrew Branca
The Art of Modern Gunfighting, The Pistol: Volume 1: Scott Reitz & Brett McQueen
Concealed Carry for Women: Gila Hayes
Guns Save Lives: True Stories of Americans Defending Their Lives With Firearms: Robert A. Waters
Books: Avoidance, Mindset, and Personal Protection
The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect us from Violence: Gavin de Becker
Just Two Seconds: Using Time and Space to Defeat Assassins: Gavin de Becker
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society: Dave Grossman
On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace: Dave Grossman & Loren W. Christensen
Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life: Patrick Van Horne & Jason A. Riley
Dedicated Firearms Training Schools:
Note: there are a lot of schools & trainers out there, these are some of the best, and each (either the school or the primary trainer) have been around for at least 20 years. These are also located near Nevada – or at least a somewhat reasonable driving distance.
Thunder Ranch – Oregon http://www.thunderranchinc.com/
Gunsite – Arizona http://www.gunsite.com/
ITTS – L.A. southern California http://www.internationaltactical.com/
The Firearms Academy of Seattle http://firearmsacademy.com/
Rifle Training, Weekend Marksmanship Clinics http://www.appleseedinfo.org/
Information about scheduling a class with Clement Weather info@ClementWeather.com
Specific Information and Resources For Women:
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/womenscommunity/
http://www.shootlikeagirl.com/
Can a woman “Rack the Slide” on a semi-auto – you’d better believe it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM0kl4PrINs
http://www.corneredcat.com/article/running-the-gun/rack-the-slide/
Holsters and carry options specifically for women:
Corset style http://www.deneadams.com/
Various options http://thewellarmedwoman.com/holsters
Other / Miscellaneous
L.A.G. Tactical: Kydex Holsters (based locally here in Reno) http://www.lagtactical.com
Phlster Holsters – lots of info on concealment, and the amazing Enigma concealed firearm carry system https://www.phlsterholsters.com/enigma-landing/
Galco Holsters http://www.galcogunleather.com/
Tejas gun belts, magazines, assorted firearm accessories https://www.magpul.com/
Under shirts & pant holsters http://www.undertechundercover.com/
Want to make your own? Everything you need: https://www.holstersmith.com/vcom/index.php
Additional ways to secure your IWB holster: https://www.ulticlip.com/
Multi-Purpose & self-defense leather products: http://www.meangeneleather.com
Guns aren’t always the answer, how about self-defense training for yourself, and/or your family, classes for those of all ages and skill levels: https://www.theacademyreno.com
Law Enforcement Targets https://shop.actiontarget.com/
Downloadable Targets http://www.targetz.com/
Very High-Quality flashlights http://www.surefire.com/
High Quality flashlights http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/
Laser Training Pistol (SIRT Pistol) http://www.nextleveltraining.com/
Magazine loading tools: http://www.maglula.com/
Precision shims to take some of the play out of your revolver: https://www.triggershims.com
Modern Gun Lube Products:
Critical Response to Serious Injuries
https://www.dhs.gov/stopthebleed
http://www.bleedingcontrol.org/
Facts & Information:
Facts and documented information http://www.gunfacts.info/
John Lott’s site for research data http://crimeresearch.org/
Guns to protect innocents in “gun free zones” http://concealedcampus.org/
Daily updates and gun related news stories http://keepandbeararms.com/
Organizations
NRA – National Rifle Association. They have been around since 1871, and have a lot of clout. National leadership in training resources, gun safety, firearm education programs, etc. https://home.nra.org/
Gun Owners of America https://www.gunowners.org/
Second Amendment Foundation https://www.saf.org/
Basic Firearms Safety Information for the beginner https://www.americanfirearms.org/safety/
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