Archive of posts filed under the Preparedness category.

Paul Martin Preparedness Lecture Series

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In January 2018 KR Training presented two days of preparedness training, mostly taught by Paul Martin, and we recorded video for all the lectures. During this time when people are interested in preparedness, and many are stuck at home, we pulled those archival recordings off the shelf, edited in the slides, and organized the content …

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KR Training COVID Status

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UPDATED 9/1/2021 Per current guidance from the governor of Texas, attendance at KR Training courses does not require a mask or vaccination. However: students will be also be required to sign an additional COVID-specific liability release. We encourage everyone to continue to take precautions to minimize their potential exposureto the SARS-COV2 virus, and to protect …

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Small changes

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The discussion today is all about making big changes in response to the recent active shooter events. Most of those big changes will not occur, and particularly with regard to gun control measures, even if they do occur they are incredibly unlikely to prevent future events. I have to wonder how many guns were in …

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A Girl and a Gun 2019 Conference AAR – part 1

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Team KR Training is back from the 2019 A Girl and a Gun National Conference, held at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, April 2019. The first presentation by the team was on Wednesday, when John Kochan presented on preparedness, specifically on water collection, storage and purification. Tracy Thronburg taught Kubaton/Persuader – multiple sessions all …

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KR Training December 2018 newsletter

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Welcome to the KR Training December 2018 newsletter!  Class dates for February are set and March classes are in development. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up now for any classes on the schedule. As the days get longer and the weather warms up, classes will fill quickly. Check the schedule page on the KR …

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Skip The Line @ Franklin’s BBQ – Event AAR Feb 21 2018

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KR Training staff instructor Paul Martin organized a fund raiser for the Central Texas Food Bank, a great Austin-area charity feeding the hungry.    The event was a “Skip the Line” dinner and auction at world famous Franklin’s BBQ, home of some of the best brisket in Texas (and the world).  Normally to eat at Franklin’s requires …

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Preparedness – Getting the Reluctant Spouse into Prepping part 4

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KR Training assistant instructor Kelli Kochan presented this material at our 2017 Preparedness Conference.  With our new Preparedness Level 1 and Level 2 classes coming up January 6-7, 2018, this information might be useful to those thinking about attending, or wanting to motivate a spouse to join them. This is Part 4. Part 3 is …

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Preparedness – Getting the Reluctant Spouse into Prepping part 3

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KR Training assistant instructor Kelli Kochan presented this material at our 2017 Preparedness Conference.  With our new Preparedness Level 1 and Level 2 classes coming up January 6-7, 2018, this information might be useful to those thinking about attending, or wanting to motivate a spouse to join them. This is Part 3. Part 2 is …

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Preparedness – Getting the Reluctant Spouse into Prepping part 2

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KR Training assistant instructor Kelli Kochan presented this material at our 2017 Preparedness Conference.  With our new Preparedness Level 1 and Level 2 classes coming up January 6-7, 2018, this information might be useful to those thinking about attending, or wanting to motivate a spouse to join them. This is Part 2. Part 1 is …

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Preparedness – Getting the Reluctant Spouse into Prepping part 1

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KR Training assistant instructor Kelli Kochan presented this material at our 2017 Preparedness Conference.  With our new Preparedness Level 1 and Level 2 classes coming up January 6-7, 2018, this information might be useful to those thinking about attending, or wanting to motivate a spouse to join them. Strategies for Getting the Reluctant Spouse Into …

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