With Love, Dad: Passing the Torch
While Father’s Day offers an opportunity for children and spouses to recognize the men who love them, it’s also a time for us dads to reflect on our…
Author: Doug Marcoux
Doug has a diverse background, both professionally and privately, in firearms, self-defense, and tactics... but most importantly, he’s a parent. He writes from the unique perspective of someone whose life involves combining concealment clothing, tactics training, and “everyday carry gear,” with car seats, exploding diapers, and questions like “why did you paint the dog with yogurt?” In our Tactical Parent series, Doug shares his perspective on gear, tricks and tips, defensive tactics, and best practices for parents who take an active role in protecting their family. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Taking “Gun Safety” Back: National ASK Day
The first day of summer has been deemed “National ASK Day,” which falls on June 21st this year. This day is marked to recognize the importance of both securing our own firearms in the home and, as parents, ensuring our children aren’t playing in a home with an unsecured firearm in it. In this article, Doug breaks down the importance of asking the question before sending your children into another home to play.
Requests for Independence Day
Independence Day is one of my two favorite holidays, the other being Thanksgiving. Both of these holidays are decidedly American and we here at Guns & Tactics consider ourselves true red-blooded patriots. It is in this spirit that I am writing today with requests for my fellow patriots this July 4th.
Kraftwerk K9: Breeding & Training
Creating a family protection dog requires a blend of environment, breeding, and training. In this article, Doug explores the process Kraftwerk K9 uses to ensure their dogs are…
Kraftwerk K9: Concealment In Plain Sight
When a trained Kraftwerk K9 protection dog is invited into a family, they not only get a loving and loyal companion but they also get an extra set…
Kraftwerk K9: Family Protection Dogs
The Tactical Parent series is written for parents who take an active role in protecting their family. Recognizing the unique challenges associated with protecting more than just yourself,…
Bulletproofing Your Life: Where Form Meets Function
Just because equipment isn’t the top priority of survival doesn’t prevent us from optimizing what we carry. The Lifeshield Technologies bulletproof backpack is a great example of where…
No Exceptions: Transporting Firearms Securely
As children grow older they may express their desire to move beyond the rifle on a bench. At this point it becomes necessary to find a means of…
Fixing Leaks: Tactical First Aid
Often overlooked, training in tactical first aid is an important part of being a well rounded and prepared person. In this article Doug discusses how to gain the…