AS AN INSTRUCTOR, establishing some common ground with your students through effective communication is of paramount importance in conducting effective training. It may sound overly basic, but almost…

If you have never trained to clear a Type 3 Malfunction, you should. Once you do, you’ll realize that most Type 3 Malfunction training is not very realistic. You have to grab a piece of brass, set up…

Several people I know have been involved in gunfights. None of them have ever said to me, “Man, I wish I’d had fewer rounds during that fight.” We know the rule: Shoot until the threat stops.…

What does a person usually do after getting shot with a pistol? The same thing he was doing before he got shot with a pistol. So, if you get shot, keep fighting until you win. In this video, the…

When it comes to self-defense, practicing regularly is critical. We have all heard the term “muscle memory” as a way to convey the idea that our actions become intuitive. We react without conscious…

In a fight, violence of action typically wins the day. You need to become violent enough fast enough to end any fight as quickly as you can. The longer a fight goes on, the greater the chance that…

Sticking a gun into the waistband without a holster is a popular image. It seems like we have tough guys do this in many movies. While it may be convenient, I do not expect it to be very comfortable.…

Do you know where your children are? Better yet, do you know what your school-aged children or grandchildren are doing for their intruder drills, lockdown drills or active shooter drills? That may…

A hand-held flashlight is one of the most versatile and effective tools you can add to your everyday carry kit. You can search with it or use it for physical self-defense, and it comes in handy for…

Regular readers know how often we at the USCCA comment on how well-suited certain guns are for everyday carry. The same thing goes for holsters. If your firearm and method of carry is comfortable,…

If you carry a gun, it is a pretty good idea to carry some first-aid gear that will help you stop bleeding. A tourniquet (for arterial wounds to the extremities) and a compress dressing (for wounds…

Even if you are carrying a concealed pistol and packing a folding knife in your pocket, you should consider adding a neck knife to your everyday gear. It is a deep cover tool that you will not go for…