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Beware of Snakes

Alain — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:22:43 +0000

When you are out hiking, you should be paying attention and aware of your surroundings. One thing to be aware of is snakes. Your geographic location will determine what kinds of snakes to be on the lookout for. And I’m not saying be paranoid and think there’s a snake behind every log and under every rock. I’m just saying pay attention and snakes are one thing to pay attention to when noticed.

Here’s what the Reader’s Digest Action Guide: What To Do In An Emergency has to say about Snakes:

Most snakes are timid creatures that attack only when startled or cornered. Even a poisonous snake will usually slither away before you get near it. But if you are bitten, you have a good chance of surviving.

Snakes are cold-blooded creatures that seek hot places when its cool. They will bask on sun-bathed rocks and ledges. When it is hot, they are found under rocks, logs, or leaf piles. They also occupy caves, crevices, shady ravines, swamps or rivers.

Although many of the snakes you might encounter are harmless, all should be treated with extreme caution. If poisonous snakes are found in your area, learn to recognize them and to know their behavior and habitats.

If you go walking in areas where snakes are likely, keep to paths and wear hiking boots and long pants to protect your feet and ankles – the commonest targets of a striking snake.
In the woods, never step over logs without first looking on the other side. If you plan to sit in the shade, first examine the ground carefully for snakes.
In rocky areas, watch for snakes lying on ledges above or below your path. Never place your hand on a surface that you cannot see.
If you see any snake, stop at once and move quickly to at least 20 ft. (6 m) from it.
If you do get bitten, clean the wound and bandage it firmly. Keep the injured limb low.
If you have killed the snake, bring it to the hospital. Be careful: a dead snake can still bite from reflex. If possible, decapitate the snake and bury the head under a log or a rock.

Here is an additional Snake Safety resource from the US Forest Service in Idaho:

Snake-Safety Download

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Bill Meyer Talks

Alain — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:48:23 +0000

I was on the Bill Meyer Talks show (KMED out of OR) on June 2, 2021. Talking about Active Shooter incidents. Listen here:

Bill Meyer Talks

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Newsmakers with Brent and Dave Interview

Alain — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:21:22 +0000

I was interviewed by Newsmakers with Brent DeHart and Dave Bourne out of Salem, OR, on 5/18/21.

Check out Brent and Dave here: KYKN Newsmakers Podcast

Learn more at Survive a Shooting

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Erick Erickson Show Interview

Alain — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:57:06 +0000

I was on the Erick Erickson show talking about Active Shooter Response on 4/14/21.

Check out the Erick Erickson Show: https://www.erickericksonshow.com/

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Putting Masks To The Test

Alain — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:11:18 +0000

Here is a short clip from Today (8/20/20) regarding masks and which work better than others.

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Emergency Car Hammer And Seat Belt Cutter

Alain — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:38:13 +0000

This Emergency Car Hammer and Seat Belt Cutter by TenTenTi was sent to me by the seller to review and I find it to be a decent emergency tool to have in your vehicle if you need to break glass or cut a seat belt.

First, if you can unbuckle the seat belt, do that first. And if you can open the door, do that. Cutting a seat belt off and breaking windows are for when you have no other options. And if you must, this tool will get the job done.

It has a red ABS plastic handle that is easy to see and sturdy enough to break out a window with the carbon treated steel hammer head. It is light enough that you can swing it easily. The seat belt cutter is on the same side as the flat hammer so you won’t dig the sharp point into your body when cutting away a belt.

It comes with a holder that you can attach and keep the tool stationary and ready to deploy if needed.

The box has instructions on using the emergency car hammer and seat belt cutter as well as mounting instructions for the holder.

This emergency tool is one of those things you hope you never have to use. However, in the event of an emergency, it will be very handy to have accessible. It could even save a life, yours or a loved one. While the seat belt cutter is designed for automobile seat belts, the glass breaking hammer could be used in a variety of places. Having this emergency tool handy to break out a window to escape a building in case of fire, active shooter, or other emergency would be well worth it if ever needed.

Emergency Car Hammer And Seat Belt Cutter Video Review:

The Emergency Car Hammer And Seat Belt Cutter is available from Amazon:

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Tactical Gloves – A Review of Tactical Gloves

Alain — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:05:05 +0000

Tactical Gloves? Yes, even gloves are tactical now. I was provided a pair of these tactical gloves for free in exchange for an honest review. After wearing them a bit, I like them. There are a number of “tactical” products on the market these days, and now there are quite a few “tactical gloves.” These are a Chinese made pair, and have some good benefits. However, if I were still in the Army, I’d want a tougher pair of gloves, especially if I had to rappel or do some other activity that needed extra hand protection. But for general wear, say riding motorcycles or mountain bikes, or doing yard work where you want to protect your hands, these are a good pair of gloves.

I selected size L and they fit snug. If you have big hands, you will want a larger size. For me, these fit just right. There is a strap around the wrist that you secure with Velcro that not only secures the gloves on, but ads a little bit of wrist support.

There is a hard knuckle protection on the back, and a softer rubber type protection on the upper fingers. These do a decent job of protecting knuckles. There is an extra soft leather pad on the palm that makes it easier to hold onto things. With that said, I wouldn’t use these for hard core stick fighting with Escrima or similar sticks. They won’t protect your hands from a good impact from your opponent’s stick. These also won’t protect your hands from needles, so if you are working in a job where you may encounter infected needles, these would not offer adequate protection from getting stabbed. So, as far as tactical gloves for police, I’m not certain they would protect hands from hazards police sometimes encounter.

Overall, I like these tactical gloves and think they are a good general purpose pair of gloves that provide some extra protection for the hands, especially the knuckles.

These Tactical Gloves are available from Amazon:

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