Firearms Ownership in the Caribbean.

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  • Personal Protection For Women

    Violence against women has been a part of society for centuries. In some cultures even in some religions and traditions this is accepted as the norm. women in these complex societies communities were socialized to understand and accept it as the way of life.

    Domestic violence in particular has been one of the main categories of violence perpetrated against women and it is one of the leading causes of violent deaths among our female population. The burning question in my mind and I’m certain also in the mind of others is “why ?” With the enormous strides in human development why do we resort to the basic human instinct to violently initiate attacks on another human being. In some cases where there is a strong emotional attachment.

    Sexual assault is another category of violence perpetrated against our women. The nightmare of having your dignity stripped away is incomprehensible, the feeling of guilt or shame that follows such an assault can be irreversible. In some cases victims are made to relive the terror repeatedly through lengthy judicial process which adds to the trauma and pain.

    However, in this era of technical advancement, social media development, sexual diversity, and generational transitioning, violence against women and girls have become one of the leading topics of discussion in a modern society. Giving birth to new perspectives, challenging the status quo of the traditional concept of ” its a man’s world” .Women are more “woke” than ever before and taking responsibility for their safety, and security. No longer are women depending on a “man” for protection.

    In the Caribbean these types of assaults are no different to any other part of world it is a phenomenon that exist in the most advanced societies. Some of the main differences in more advanced cultures are the laws, detection rates and speedy convictions of perpetrators. In the Caribbean, the administration of justice with it’s lengthy court proceedings can have the victim feeling disenchanted as justice delayed is justice denied, this is another negative effect of being violently assaulted in the Caribbean.

    Prevention is better than cure, a mantra we at Hubris Tactical strongly believe in. The ability to protect yourself from violence is critical, it’s a skill that every person should have. Nothing is absolute, and crazy things do happen. However it is far better to be emotionally and physically prepared to deal with a violent encounter opposed to not being prepared at all. We believe in equipping our women and girls with the knowledge skills and techniques that provides them with a fighting chance to survive.

    Hubris Tactical Women of power, “personal protection for women” training session.

    Our woman of power training program for women and girls provides a safe and controlled training environment where our women can be exposed to information and techniques that can assist them in better securing themselves. Our highly trained and experienced professionals will take you through a four (4) part personal protection training program ensuring that you leave with the know how in personal protection. Visit our website at http://hubristactical.org to get some insight into what we do and who we are. Register for our personal protection program today.

  • Christmas shopping and the Caribbean CCW holder.

    The Caribbean Christmas shopper has a unique procedure of achieving shopping perfection. As the holidays approach the Caribbean shopper usually pretends, they simply profess they do not possess the resources to facilitate celebrating the occasion whilst quietly window shopping and internalizing what the upcoming festivities could look like. Similar to a Jeckel and Hyde persona. Repeatedly reminding family members and friends that ” me eh have no money to spend on tings this year.” all the while calculating finances to confirm their spending power.

    Because of this annual ritual the Caribbean Christmas shopper finds themselves in the situation of being a last-minute shopper. Yes, the last-minute shopper. our favorite person to hate and love because we often find ourselves being that person. The last-minute shopper is that impatient person, torturing sales representatives in stores, toating a thousand pounds of shopping bags through small shopping plazas which are usually crowded with other last-minute shoppers.

    What does this cultural ritual mean to the CCW holder in the Caribbean? The trained CCW holder knows all too well the dangers of shopping under normal circumstances far worse for last-minute shopping during the festive season. The concealed carry holder though trained and knowledgeable must pay closer attention to the guidelines of survival in this extremely fluid environment. This individual should understand the colors of preparedness and must be able to apply them to survive this last-minute process.

    Shoppers during Black Friday sales

    Now let’s be real, the highly trained and highly prepared concealed carry holder would not find themselves in this position, but life has a way of throwing curve balls at us in the form of spouses and off-spring. ‘LOL’ Yes, our loving, unassuming family members who call upon us to provide transport, security and extra hands to carry bags without any consideration to the dangers of being a last-minute shopper in crowded areas where criminals would be searching for heavy spenders and potential soft targets.

    This is where the trained concealed carry holder can find themselves and loved ones at the greatest disadvantage of being vulnerable to an attack. How should such a situation be mitigated, being between a rock and a hard place. Well, this is where the CCW holder exercises initiative by using skills of persuasion and if necessary ‘laying down the law’. a couple of things that he/she can do is 1. Prevention: Plan to complete shopping early and encourage loved ones to do the same, explain the importance of safety and security during the festive season as well as use the opportunity to describe what Christmas would look like having been a victim of crime. 2 Shopping online: Due to the pandemic many stores offer online alternatives to shopping with the option of delivery or pick-up. This is also an avenue that the last-minute shopper can utilize to minimize exposure to danger.

    Being a CCW holder in the Caribbean is definitely unique, our cultural diversity definitely puts us in a position to consider varying factors that may not necessarily affect another CCW holders from other jurisdictions. What is most important is training, safety, prevention, de-escalation abilities and survival techniques.

    At Hubris Tactical we prepare the CCW holder for every aspect of survival through virtual and in person training sessions. We also include practical exercises that prepare you to face any circumstances whether in the Caribbean or not. register for our survival tactics program today. visit our website at hubristactical.org go to our registration page and register today.

  • Vehicle mounted holsters. The Caribbean perspective

    Hello again friends, from the title I guess you can tell there will be varying opinions on the topic. I wish to add some perspective on the issue and only hope to invoke conversation, although I will admit my preceeding comments will invoke emotion.

    Some misconceptions of safe firearm handling and responsible firearm ownership in the Caribbean is that the culture, experiences, laws, and general public mindset of one or more “developed countries” solely and totally applies to our unique situatuon here in the Caribbean.

    It is almost safe to presume that in most developed countries the extensive research, implementation and improvements in laws and policies, the development of infrastructure and a transitioning mindset and perspective of their people may be advanced in contrast to that of the Caribbean’s viewpoint. However I respectfully disagree with this concept.

    Although most information regarding firearms ownership emanates from a first world perspective, we in the Caribbean have effectively extracted pertinent information, combined it with our unique situation and have developed our own brand of responsible firearm ownership, hence the reasoning behind the title.

    With the advancement in technology, the development of materials and new manufacturing techniques eg. (3D printing) has led to a diversified view of firearms training and tactics. One of those being the introduction of the vehicle mounted holster.

    Mounting weapons to vehicles is not a new concept and has been done for a very long time. But when it comes to the conceal carry weapon holder this concept has gained tremendous popularity and traction in developed countries based on their individual circumstances. But does this concept apply to us.

    Let’s take a look at some of our unique challenges. As a Caribbean native we must examine our individual laws and determine if they permit us to carry a CCW in a vehicle mounted holster (VMH) configuration. We should also pay attention to the ability to acquire a CCW in the first instance and if this firearm is stolen as a result of being inadvertently left in a vehicle mounted holster how easy or difficult would it be to have it replaced, we should also consider the legal consequences that may follow. And lastly is there adequate infrastructure available to conduct this specific type of training safely and at a reasonable cost. These factors would affect the way we manage firearms in our respective jurisdictions.

    Having identified some of these unique challenges, it would be prudent for such a person to seriously reconsider carrying a firearm in this configuration. However as I always say to my clients ” it’s your life, it’s your lifestyle, make a decision and prepare for it. “

    At Hubris Tactical we believe in adaptive training. We encourage our clients to take ownership of their lifestyle. We construct tailored firearms training programs to suit the needs of our clients to ensure they stay efficient and effective. We also advise and consult on adjustments to lifestyle changes that will ensure effectiveness. Our training is available to all Caribbean territories.

    Visit our website at hubristactical.org, our YouTube channel @hubristactical to view our videos and advice on firearms training and tactics, or contact us via email at hubristactical@gmail.com.

  • Concealed carrying in the Caribbean.

    Concealed carry can be considered one of the most controversial methods of carrying a firearm. There are varying schools of thoughts on the topic with more than sufficient and plausible reasons on either side of the divide.

    From my twenty years of experience in Law enforcement what is evident to me is that different modes of carry can depend primarily on three elements. The local laws, training, and individual preference. Of course there are many other factors as well but primarily these three elements set the foundation of conceal carry.

    Hubris Tactical consistency shooting session. Staying sharp.

    Now, let’s disect these three elements.The laws in your jurisdiction may strictly direct you to conceal your firearm when in public spaces. In other jurisdictions they may strictly direct you not to. In some countries of the Caribbean there may be no law or written policy which gives guidance on the issue. And without any written law or policy we can see the potential for misunderstanding. But where there are laws and policies they should be strictly followed.

    How about training, yes, training the most abused word in the firearms community, and I say abused because most persons talk about training and the importance of it but in comparison to the amount of persons who actually train there’s a great disparity. I believe we can all agree that effective, and meaningful training is the foundation on which any responsible firearm owner/user should build competence. However it seems as though training has found itself at the bottom of the monthly or quarterly “to do list.” Yes we know training can be costly, after all when you look at it in terms of dollars and cents you’re basically paying to shoot your money into thin air. Which is why you should take the time and effort to seek quality cost effective training. There are many organizations that provide quality training my recommendation would be Hubris Tactical.

    Staying just a little while longer on the topic of training let’s examine the great University of YouTube, lol. Yes YouTube is an excellent source of reliable information that can be of great benefit, the only downside is that it can also be an excellent source of mis information. Because of this firearms owners/users should be very skeptical of the training material and information they solicit there, because seriously, how can anyone really confirm the experience, expertise, or credentials of a YouTube channel its producer or its content. I have personally seen videos of so called firearms operators teaching some of the most ridiculous techniques in Firearms training and tactics almost to the point that I had to remind myself this is entertainment.

    The new firearm holder may not know or understand the most basic information on gun handling and would not be able to tell the differences between what are right or wrong gun handling practices and therefore be easily mislead. This is one of the best reasons why as a first time gun owner you should seek training from qualified professionals.

    Lastly let’s look at personal preference. In the CCW world reality can become distorted by personal opinions of others and best practices. But what I can say is that once you’re training at the right consistency and meaningfully with the right instructors you will be able to find that “effective comfort zone” you can operate from. We are all different, different heights, sizes etc… and as such the way we comfortably carry will vary. This is why it is so much more important to get the right training and equipment. The right training and equipment gives you perspective, it provides you with the knowledge that you need to make the best decision for you to be efficient.

    Hubris Tactical Firearms level 2

    In conclusion, the CCW holder in the Caribbean exists in a unique environment, from the climate to the culture. We are generally a uniquely peaceful people, though some of us might carry. We must demonstrate our ability to take reasonable steps to ensure we become and remain competent and consistent in gun ownership. The best way to achieve this is through meaningful training with qualified and experienced firearms instructors. Visit hubristactical.org and register today. Stay safe and keep training.

  • Welcome to safety and security

    You are your own first responder. Hubris Tactical truly believes in this quote. We believe that personal safety and security begins with you. This is our commitment to all law abiding citizens willing to accept that their personal safety begins with them. We are providing a platform for all honest, hardworking law abiding citizens to access information that can help them protect themselves and their families. Though geared for the caribbean diaspora any person living in similar communities can benefit.

    Visit our YouTube channel at hubris tactical.
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