Alamo Station.

Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of Alamo Station, where preparation meets purpose, and responsibility rises with the Texas sun.

This season, we bring you a powerful lineup of articles designed to do more than inform, they’re meant to inspire action. Whether you’re a seasoned protector or just beginning your journey toward readiness, this magazine challenges you to think deeper about what it means to be truly “well-regulated” in today’s world.

We begin with a reexamination of the Second Amendment, not as a political talking point, but as a call to evolve. In Well Regulated, you’ll explore how the meaning of our constitutional right has transformed from collective militia defense to individual responsibility. It’s a stirring reminder that liberty comes not just with rights, but with duties—training, discipline, and community-minded preparedness.

You’ll then move into the physical and practical elements of training. Prepared for the Worst makes the case that emergency response isn’t just mental—it’s physical. We showcase how Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) can train you to meet the physical demands of real-life crisis events. A no-equipment workout included in this issue gives you a place to start, right now, wherever you are.

For instructors and trainers, Beyond the Bang challenges traditional teaching norms and introduces a modern, research-backed approach to adult handgun instruction. Grounded in andragogy, instructional design, and cognitive science, this article is a must-read for any educator serious about creating lasting, high-stakes competence.

And because no plan is complete without medical readiness, Beyond the Gun offers a compelling case for why CPR, First Aid, AED, and Stop the Bleed training are non-negotiables for responsible handgun owners. We don’t just teach you to neutralize a threat—we teach you how to save a life.

Finally, in Closing the Season Strong, we remind you that summer isn’t just for vacations—it’s for transformation. This is your chance to embrace readiness without distraction and commit to becoming a skilled, fit, and prepared protector. Training is more than a checkbox. It’s a lifestyle. It’s leadership. It’s legacy.

On behalf of everyone at Alamo Station, thank you for joining us on this mission. Whether you’re reading from a porch in McAllen or a bench on the range, remember: the most American thing you can be is capable.

Train with purpose.

-Bill