New Instructor Means More Top Tier Training Classes at MKPS
We’re pleased to announce that Ryan Boerner, has joined our team in the capacity of Firearms Instructor. Ryan brings a wealth of experience with him to his new role at MKPS. An 18 year veteran of a municipal police department in WI, Ryan is passionate about training people to properly defend themselves is a variety of threatening situations. He enjoys working with people who are new to firearms, teaching them the proper fundamentals from the start, as well as teaching advanced tactics to the seasoned firearms owner.
(more…)- Published in Handgun Training
CCW Urgency – No End In Sight
The calls and email inquiries continue to come in strong. People want a Concealed Carry Weapons license. Citizens are serious about protecting themselves and their families in these uncertain times.
(more…)- Published in CCW
For New Gun Owners – Wisconsin Castle Doctrine
A record number of citizens continue to buy guns. For new gun owners, Wisconsin Castle Doctrine must be understood. (more…)
- Published in Wisconsin Castle Doctrine
Obtaining a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit in Wisconsin
Gun sales have soared in the first half of 2020. Of late, we are fielding a lot of questions from people who want to understand the process for obtaining a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit in the state of Wisconsin. What follows are the steps, along with some helpful tips to make the process as efficient as possible. (more…)
- Published in CCW
Concealed Carry Training Bolstered by Increases in Firearm Sales
FBI data shows approximately 2.4 million firearm related background checks occurred in the month of March, 2020. That’s a record number of checks, equating to an 80% increase year over year. (more…)
- Published in Concealed Carry Training
Florida Woman Bludgeoned And Set On Fire
Florida woman bludgeoned and set on fire by her Best Buy deliveryman.
Ways to reduce victimization at home.
The 75 year old woman just wanted her new washer and dryer delivered.
We imagine this lady could have never expected what she experienced that terrible day. (more…)
- Published in Personal Protection
Introducing the SAFE Bullying Prevention Program
Has your child been a victim of bullying? Or, are they the bully?
The 2017 School Crime Supplement (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice) indicates that, nationwide, about 20% of students ages 12-18 experience bullying. (more…)
- Published in Bullying
Recap of Traffick Jam – a conference to counter human trafficking in Wisconsin
MK Protection Strategies/SAFE International Milwaukee were honored to be invited again to present our violence prevention/self-defense workshop at the second annual Traffick Jam, hosted by the Fight To End Exploitation organization. Fight To End Exploitation is non-profit organization based out of Racine. They help to prevent conditions that foster human trafficking in southeastern Wisconsin through education, specialized training and out-reach efforts. Overall, their purpose is to stop human trafficking in Wisconsin. Each year, they sponsor a Traffick Jam for teens and parents to raise awareness and educate on the subject. (more…)
- Published in Human Trafficking
Gun Safety With The Employees Of Benshot
“Well that’s a first!” This was my initial thought after being contacted to do a gun safety course for a business owner in Hortonville, Wisconsin that was buying guns for his staff in lieu of a Christmas bonus this year. We scheduled the class and soon I was at BenShot with the entire staff teaching safety rules, safe handling, safe storage and much more. I was impressed by the respect the staff demonstrated for firearms. I never knew this story would make international news. I was thrilled to be a part of it! It was an engaged group of men and women. The owner participated as well and looked on as I did comprehension testing with his staff about the safe handling practices they just learned. I am especially happy to have trained the eight women in the group. It means a lot to empower fellow females to defend themselves and their families if needed. (more…)
- Published in Gun Safety
Personal Safety Tips While Away From Home
On Thursday, August 9th, MK Protection Strategies received our fourth call from a mom looking for self defense training for her daughter leaving for college. This mom wanted her daughter to have skills to defend herself on campus and be equipped to defend herself should she encounter a threatening situation while traveling on HWY-41 between Milwaukee and Green Bay, which has been identified as a thoroughfare for those working in the sex trade. Check out the article written by Dale J. Schmidt, Dodge county, WI Sheriff about how to identify and be aware of sex trafficking and what his community is doing about it (more…)
- Published in Human Trafficking, Personal Protection