After a student has achieved technical proficiency to the point of not needing to consciously think through target engagement, the next step forward should be decision-making while negotiating an…

From the moment you employ your firearm in what you believe to be self-defense, you will face some critical decisions. Many of them will depend on what level of force you use. The initial dividing…

Pepper spray or, in this case, bear spray is not always instantly effective! People can fight through it. This surveillance video shows the improper use of pepper spray and the effects (or lack…

There’s an old saying that the best way to survive a gunfight is to never get into it in the first place. That’s very sound advice for those of us who carry a firearm for personal protection. In our…

You’ve lived in your quiet house on your quiet country road for nearly 15 years. It used to be that you never had to lock your door, lock your car or make sure your lawnmower was secured in the…

As a student continues to grow and expands his or her education, you should address the combination of moving and shooting. This evolution will create a well-rounded shooter. The challenge for the…

It’s something most of us don’t think about — or, more accurately, don’t want to think about: the close-quarters contact shot. As civilized beings, we choose handguns over knives not only because…

You finally get that much needed family vacation and opt for the great American road trip: a 10-day drive to see some of the most iconic elements in the United States. You just feel like you want to…

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The rules surrounding the use of deadly force are pretty clear: You can use your gun to defend yourself, but when the threat stops, you must stop shooting. The situation may be fluid and dynamic, but…

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Reminiscent of a great Christmas poem, you have just settled your brain for a long early autumn nap. You’ve completed your evening security ritual of checking all the doors and windows, setting the alarm, patting the dog on the head and arranging your gun, flashlight and cellphone on the nightstand.