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Join us on Saturday May 23rd from 10am-2pm for the Utah Concealed Fi****ms Permit Course. I know, we are a Constitutional Carry state and we should all be thankful but there is MUCH more to carrying a weapon and all responsible shooters understand the importance of training. Plus you'll get local background check fee's waived when buying a firearm and reciprocity.

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Sign up now for our next Concealed Fi****ms Permit Course. Saturday May 23, 2026 at the Masonic Lodge in Cedar City.

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Jeff Cooper’s 7 Principles of Personal Defense

Before there were viral training videos and endless gear debates, there was Colonel Jeff Cooper. His little book Principles of Personal Defense laid out a simple truth that still applies today: survival in a violent encounter is far more about mindset than equipment.

Cooper identified seven principles that determine whether a victim survives an attack.

1. Alertness
Stay aware of your surroundings. Most victims lose because they are surprised. Pay attention to what’s out of place and don’t walk through life with your head down and mind elsewhere.

2. Decisiveness
Violence unfolds quickly. When it becomes clear that you’re under attack, hesitation can be fatal. Decide on a course of action and carry it out immediately.

3. Aggressiveness
You didn’t start the fight, but once it starts, the defender must respond with overwhelming force. An explosive counterattack often shocks the attacker and breaks his plan.

4. Speed
Speed wins fights. When lethal danger is present, act immediately. A delayed response gives the attacker time to complete his plan.

5. Coolness
Stress causes people to panic and make mistakes. The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and act deliberately under pressure is critical.

6. Ruthlessness
If someone is trying to kill or seriously harm you, your goal is simple: stop the threat completely. Your safety and the safety of innocent people come first.

7. Surprise
Criminals expect compliance. They expect fear. What they don’t expect is sudden, decisive resistance. When a victim fights back effectively, the attacker is often shocked and thrown off balance.

These principles aren’t about looking for trouble. They’re about understanding reality.

The world is safer when criminals fear their victims more than their victims fear them.

Someone needs to teach them, proper grip matters.

Chip Roy is spot on here!

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In Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, the subtle gap between the fingers speaks volumes. God’s finger is fully outstretched, actively reaching, while Adam’s is relaxed and slightly bent. This tiny space suggests that divine connection isn’t forced—it’s offered. The spark of life, or divine touch, depends on Adam’s choice to reach back. It’s a powerful symbol of free will and the human role in forging that bond.