
Analysis of Shivworks Experiential Learning Lab
by Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, NRA, USCCA instructor I had the privilege of observing the Craig Douglas/Shivworks module entitled Experiential Learning lab at Tac-Con in 2021. I had signed up to take the course as a student, but it filled Read More …
First Aid for the Incidental Responder
Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, USCCA, NRA instructor Copyright 7 February 2021 This article is intended for the lay citizen who has no significant training in emergency first aid or trauma. The trained professional is already expected to be able to Read More …
Treatise on Dryfire Alternatives
By Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, USCCA, NRA instructor. The dedicated student of firearms has always recognized the value of dryfire. The utilization of ammunition-free training provides us with something very few can manage otherwise: recency of training. One of the Read More …
I Guess I Should Buy a Gun
By Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, USCCA, NRA certified instructor One of the most common themes I see on gun forums and social media pages about firearms is “I’m new, what should I do?” Unfortunately, a lot of those folks have Read More …
Alarm Fatigue; Correlative Applications to Self Defense
As it appeared in the Havoc Journal May 10, 2019 By Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, NRA, and USCCA Instructor In my second profession as a firearms/self-defense instructor there is, rightly, a significant amount of emphasis placed on situational awareness and Read More …
Practical Vehicle Carry
By Kjell Rosenberg MD, Rangemaster, NRA, USCCA instructor A student recently asked me this question: What’s the best way to carry in your car? This is not at all a simple question to answer. And of course, I have a lot Read More …
Vigilant by Nature, Prepared by Choice
One of the questions I regularly field is this; “how do I keep my gun accessible but be responsible with it as well. That’s a difficult question and the answer is that every thing that makes it more accessible decreases Read More …
Understanding the OODA Loop
in self defense scenarios By Kjell Rosenberg MD Colonel Boyd’s OODA loop is an important piece of the self-defense puzzle. It describes the natural process we all go through when faced with a stimulus of any kind in every situation. Read More …
Understanding and Applying Automaticity
In the defensive scenario
By Kjell Rosenberg, MD, Rangemaster and NRA instructor Here is a concept which needs to be understood and discussed: Automaticity. One expert, John Hearne, considers it one of the most important features of a fighter. It weighs in strongly in his Read More …
Efficiency of Motion: Applications to Self-defense
by Kjell Rosenberg MD Everyone has heard the phrase; “slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” However, that is a heavily nuanced statement and from a purely mathematical perspective cannot be true unless slow = fast. I seriously doubt you will be Read More …