No surprises for most people on this forum about the need to be able to protect oneself, but here is an interesting article on a shift in the thinking on active shooter response by law enforcement...
By the way, I found this page full of links for similar programs. It is somewhat out of date and you should check with each manufacturer directly to confirm program and availability of products.
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Guy with a shotgun tries to rob a guy in a parking and gets shot and arrested.
Victim Fires Handgun at Beaumont Armed Robber
Shotgun robber no match for victim with handgun - 12 News KBMT and K-JAC. News, Weather and Sports for SE Texas
Beaumont robbery target shoots assailant - Beaumont...
You can search the internet and find a number of firearms instructors offering courses, including CHL. Being 'authorized' to carry and training are two different things. In Texas, to be legal to carry a handgun you must take and pass a Concealed Handgun Licensing course. It is a 10 hour...