Morning Coffee @ The Range

Phil and Liz discuss whether an effective home defense strategy depends on the size of your firearm. All sizes are considered from a small pistol to a large rifle or shotgun. Each is effective but there are several things to consider before making that decision. Phil also discusses setting boundaries during encounters. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil goes solo today and discusses justifiable use of force after reading comments in a variety of online discussions. When is the use of force justified? When you feel threatened? Who decides what that means?? Your state's law determines justifiable use of force and you need to make sure your are informed or you may be facing jail time. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz discuss the justifiable use of force in the face of an animal? Is that dog really a threat to you? Discussion look at different types of scenarios and what constitute a threat in the eyes of the law. Phil and Liz also go on a tangent about pepper spray vs. bear spray and end the episode discussing reciprocity between states: Is it enshrined into law or is it just a verbal agreement? Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz discuss the need to continually improve your firearm skills so you can be ready to act whenever the need occurs. You should also practice your situational awareness skills to instantly know how you would act if a potential confrontation starts to develop. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

So you've decided to conceal-carry your pistol. Nothing to it right? Just buy a firearm and (if you're in a constitutional carry state) just carry it around! You could do that but should you? Even if you take a CCW class, is that all you need? Phil and Liz take some time to go over your journey to concealed-carrying and why more extensive training is critical to your protection and for those around you. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

After recapping the Women's Self-Defense Workshop at West County Gracie Barra (where Phil has happily body slammed to the floor), Our duo go over their Every Day Carry items. Is it similar to yours? Let us know in the comments what you carry. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil explains how the use of force to defend property is not always the best solution and uses the example of the tragic events of March 14th in Lumberton, NC when a worker was killed while trying to prevent a carjacking. That is followed by Phil demonstrating his Deep Carry setup using the Phlster holster system. The last segment focuses of why you should always try a gun before purchasing it while providing examples of a few students struggling with their gun during a recent class. Links: Enigma Deep Carry Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqREMKaPBF0 Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

After discussing the Rock Island Armory 5.0E pistol (which has virtually no "wall" on the trigger pull), Phil demonstrates the Phlster Enigma holster which can be used in situations when belts are not practical or available. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz are back from the ILEETA conference to discuss the whole concept of "women's guns" and offer a critique of a popular model being sold to women: the S&W Shield EZ. They follow up with a preview of the March 29th Women's Shooting Group Meet and Greet at The Range and recap their time at the ILEETA Conference held in St. Louis during the week of March 18-22. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil ad Liz tackle some more common myths relating to concealed-carry revolving around you firearm racked, guns that go off by themselves, the amount of training needed and much more! Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz discuss bodycam footage of an incident that occurred last November when a Florida Deputy in Okaloosa County thought an acorn hitting the top of the police cruiser was a suppressed gunshot coming from the suspect inside the vehicle. Were his ensuing actions reasonable? What about his partner's? Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

What would you do if someone became loud in public and you felt the antagonism was directed at you? Do you automatically go into fight or flight mode? Phil had someone go through that experience and he asks Liz for her input. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Liz and Phil discuss the upcoming Women's Self-Defense Workshop at West County Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and discuss the psychology involved in starting a new physical activity, using that training and its effects on confidence and self-esteem. To sign up for the 2/21/24 Women's Self-Defense Workshop, email training@therangestl.com to reserve your spot. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

After almost a year of waiting, the Modern Samurai Project with Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski cam to The Range St. Louis West and delivered on some of the most advanced training available. Liz details how the experience was one of growth and confidence while perfecting technique and structure. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz venture into The Venetian for the first day of SHOT SHOW 2024 from Las Vegas and give their first impressions of the madness and recap the previous day at Range Day. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz give a recap of their experiences at SHOT SHOW and the cool things they learned and experiences during the 5th largest trade show in last Vegas, and the largest firearms industry show in the world. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil goes solo and points out how advice should be considered "opinions" as it does not always necessarily apply to everyone - or anyone or that matter. Also a piece of advice from Phil that you SHOULD take: Be nice. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

So you just got yourself a brand new firearm. What accessories do you need? What is actually considered an "accessory"? Phil, Liz discuss what constitutes an accessory and how it improves your firearm (or not.) How do all these accessories (red dots, flashlights, holsters, etc.) work together to make your firearm most efficient? Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2024. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

After a near meltdown regarding "morning coffee", Phil and Liz address how relevant prior military or LE experience is when doing advanced training for firearms. Do some individuals need to go back to "basic training"? Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Children are curious about many things and firearms are no different. You can keep your firearms locked up at home but does that keep your child safe if they visit a friend that has firearms in their home? Do you really believe they don't know about firearms in your house? Phil and Liz go over why the best approach to child firearm safety is to teach them at a young age. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz go over the deals for the second half of our 12 Days of Christmas Sale and discuss the proper etiquette for a student of our training program. (That was as diplomatic as that could be stated...) Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved. #firearms #firearmstraining #cancelling #tardiness #safety #safetyfirst #pistols #guns #gunsafety #12daysofchristmas #stl #stlmo #stlouis #stlouismo

Phil goes solo today and explores the topic of buying that perfect gift for your 2A-supporting family member or friend. He also spends some time going over our 12 Days of Christmas Sale and the generosity shown by people during our Toys for Tots and Forces for Food drive this year. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

When you face a potentially dangerous situation with an attacker, when do you feel justified in the use of force? Phil and Liz go through the criteria to consider before deciding on your level of response. What is the attacker's intent? Do they have the opportunity, and are they capable? It's not as simple as you may think. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.

Phil and Liz look at the off body carrying bags available on the market and weigh the pros and cons of each type and configuration. Follow on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therangestlouiswest Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheRangeSTL Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/therangestl Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/therangestl ©2023. The Range St. Louis West. All Rights Reserved.