I am very excited to announce that my magnum opus, Competent & Dangerous: Master the Skills to be a Man Among Men is available now! This book contains the accumulated knowledge of my extremely varied background as a deputy, paramedic, SAR tech, Marine, special operations instructor, locksmith, digital security author and podcaster, and more! I imagine it will be of interest to many in the “tactical” space, but there’s a little something for everyone. Read on for a chapter list and description. Continue reading “Competent & Dangerous Available Now!”
Category: Book Reviews
Competent & Dangerous: New Book Coming Soon!
Regular readers have doubtlessly noticed that I’ve been absent for the past few weeks. In addition to starting a new, full-time job in law enforcement, undergoing FTO training, and regular life stuff, I’ve been in the final push for my new book: Competent & Dangerous: Master the Skills to be a Man Among Men! This is my magnum opus, the accumulated knowledge of my extremely varied background as a deputy, paramedic, SAR tech, Marine, special operations instructor, locksmith, digital security author and podcaster, and more! I imagine it will be of interest to many in the “tactical” space, but there’s a little something for everyone. Read on for a chapter list and description. Continue reading “Competent & Dangerous: New Book Coming Soon!”
Looking for a Good Book? Five MORE of My Favorite Authors
Back in August, 24 Greg Ellifritz asked, “does anyone else miss bloggers posting recommended reading lists?” This inspired an article listing some of my favorite authors, their books I’ve read, and my favorite book from each. I had so many favorite authors on that list that I broke it up into two parts. Today I offer you the second part, with a few more of my favorite authors. Continue reading “Looking for a Good Book? Five MORE of My Favorite Authors”
Best Audiobooks for Holiday Travel
Holiday travel is right around the corner. Before know it you’ll be getting the car or hopping on a plane to go home for Thanksgiving. I often wait until the last minute to pick out an audiobook for my road trip. This list of the best books for holiday travel offers some of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to. I don’t think you’ll go wrong with any of them. Continue reading “Best Audiobooks for Holiday Travel”
Looking for a Good Book? Five of My Favorite Authors
Regular followers of Swift|Silent|Deadly are probably aware of my personal reading list and prodigious reading habits. Several of you follow it and contact me to let me know you’re reading something I’ve read, or to offer reading recommendations. This post is a list of a few of my favorite authors. From these five authors alone I’ve read almost 30 books. If you’re looking for a good book, check these out!
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Book Review: On Violence and Varietals by Rich Brown
It’s no secret that Rich Brown is a very dear friend of mine. I’ve been on Rich & Mike Seeklander’s American Warrior Show many times. Rich and I co-hosted the Across The Peak Podcast. Rich has spent the night at my house, and I’ve spent the night at his. Don’t think for one second that would color my review of this book, though. You’ll notice that there aren’t very many book reviews on this blog – I have to LOVE a book to review it. And I absolutely LOVE On Violence and Varietals: Confessions of a Savage Somm by Rich Brown. Continue reading “Book Review: On Violence and Varietals by Rich Brown”
James Bond Night School Reading List
Since childhood I (and probably you) have fantasized about being a “competent man.” A competent man is good at everything – a Jason Bourne, MacGyver, Jack Reacher, or James Bond. He can seduce a woman, talk his way into anywhere, pick a lock, and operate any firearm at a high level. The competent man is in shape, can drive fast, speak foreign languages, and survive in the woods. Sadly, not all of us can be a secret agent. Most of us can find the time to read a book here and there. I give you the “James Bond Night School” reading list. Continue reading “James Bond Night School Reading List”
Hate Inc.: A Pretty Important Book
This week I finished Hate, Inc.: Why Today’s Media Makes us Despise One Another by Matt Taibbi. This is probably one of the most important books I’ve read in a long time. It explains how the media has divided us into two groups that are easy marks for advertisers. This is how media companies get rich reporting the “news.” It also explains the terrible cost of this wealth-building strategy. Continue reading “Hate Inc.: A Pretty Important Book”
Book Review: Legal Boundaries by State
I used to travel a lot. One resource I wish I could have had at my disposal during that time was the book Legal Boundaries by State: The Travel Guide for American Gun Owners. In this article I give a brief history of my domestic travel and share a few travel pictures. And of course I review the book. Continue reading “Book Review: Legal Boundaries by State”
5 Secrets to Reading More Books
In January of this year I set a goal of reading 52 books this year. I accomplished this goal by mid-November and haven’t slowed down. As you’ll soon see, I’ve also set a more ambitious reading goal for next year. Today I’ll share a few secrets to help you read more books. Continue reading “5 Secrets to Reading More Books”