Violence Strikes Without Warning: Choose Readiness Over Regret
Just weeks ago, real-world violence shattered everyday lives in heartbreaking ways:
• In Katy, Texas, three loose dogs—reported as pit bull mixes and a Cane Corso—mauled and killed a man in his 60s during his routine morning walk on a local trail. Hours later, the same dogs attacked a mother and her 3-year-old child in a nearby neighborhood, sending both to the hospital with serious injuries.
• An MIT professor, Nuno Loureiro, was fatally shot inside his own home in Brookline, Massachusetts—a quiet suburb, during what should have been a safe evening.
• In Dallas, a woman named Kyra Stubbs was shot seven times by a stranger in a Walmart parking lot as she returned to her car after shopping. Surgeons called her survival a miracle; her recovery is expected to take at least a year.
What do these victims have in common?
Two critical factors:
1. They were going about normal, routine activities. Walking on a familiar trail, at home, or shopping at a everyday store. None were engaging in high-risk behavior, committing crimes, or venturing into “dangerous” areas.
2. They were unarmed. Being defenseless in those moments was a choice—one with irreversible consequences.
At Lone Pine Tactical, we don’t sugarcoat reality: Violence doesn’t send invitations. It erupts anywhere, anytime, against anyone. Accepting this truth is the first step toward taking control of your personal safety.
You may be selected as a victim without consent—but becoming victimized? That’s where you draw the line. Preparation turns the tables.
Jeff Cooper, the legendary firearms pioneer, captured this perfectly in 1996:
“It is not as difficult as playing the violin, but it is a bit harder than riding a bicycle. When it is achieved, adequate pistolcraft produces in its owner a peace of mind unknown to other people—as long as he is armed, awake and aware. He may never have to use his pistol in a lethal encounter, but the fact that he knows that he can do so better than any adversary he may meet gives him a serenity that is the envy of the rabbit people.”
That “serenity” isn’t luck—it’s earned through mindset, skills, and tools.
Refuse to Be Defenseless—Train With Us
Carrying and mastering a defensive firearm isn’t about paranoia; it’s about empowerment. Our courses build exactly that: real-world proficiency for real-world threats.
• Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry: Get your permit while learning proven carry techniques.
• Defensive Handgun Series: From fundamentals to advanced stress drills.
• Private Instruction: Tailored to your needs.
Violence won’t wait for you to get ready. Don’t wait for tragedy to force the decision.
Check upcoming classes and secure your spot at lonepinetactical.com/upcoming-classes. Train hard, carry daily, live confidently.
Jeff Young, Owner/Instructor, Lone Pine Tactical—Equipping Civilians to Protect What Matters Most.
