Do You Ruck?
Fitness, Preparedness, and the Discipline of Moving Under Load A reflection from the trail. Do you ruck? It is a simple question. Most people have never heard it before. Some pause. Others assume it must be military slang. A few admit they have no idea what it means....
The Responsibility to Be Ready
What Jeff Cooper Taught Us About the Armed Citizen A reflection from the classroom. Before every class begins, there is a moment when the room grows quiet. Students settle into their chairs. Some are a little nervous. Others are curious. A few still look unsure about...
Guns & Roses
A Valentine’s Day Love Story That Refuses to Be Helpless Valentine’s Day still matters to me. Flowers. Dinner. Time together. But after surviving the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, love carries a deeper meaning now. That night, 58 people were murdered. Hundreds...
New California Law Eliminates CCW Renewal Grace Period – What You Need to Know
At Not Today Defense and Firearms Training, we make it our mission to keep California CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) permit holders informed and prepared. A new state law went into effect on January 1, 2026, introducing a major change that every permit holder needs to...
Celebrating America 250: Safeguarding Our Constitutional Legacy and the Right to Self-Defense
As we kick off 2026, the United States is gearing up for one of the most significant milestones in our nation's history: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Dubbed America 250, this semiquincentennial celebration commemorates the bold vision of...