WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Right to Carry Association will host expert trainer Matthew McNamara on March 28 for a session about must-have skills to prevail in a violent encounter.

The talk, “Mental Preparation for Unarmed and Armed Confrontation,” will be at 7 p.m. at the Woodstock VFW, 240 N. Throop St. The cost is $10.

This presentation will focus on the most important element of protecting oneself in dangerous and traumatic situations – one’s mind and mindset before violence. Thought processes, physiological and psychological responses to violence, situational awareness and preparing to win in advance of violent confrontations will be discussed and explained along with effective techniques and tactics.