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Self-Defense
Be prepared with a variety of concealed carry and firearms tips and tactics that can help keep you and your family safe both inside and outside of your home. Find helpful articles and videos, including the Into the Fray training series, that cover everything from situational awareness and conflict avoidance to cover vs. concealment and the use of force in a critical encounter.
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Point Shooting Basics
Point shooting. Shooting from the hip. Unsighted fire. Yes, it can be a viable self-defense shooting skill, but it must be practiced. Remember to index your shooting arm on the side of your body to…
Continue Reading →The Ethics of Self-Defense: When is Violence Justified?
The ethics of using violence in any conflict are grounded in the culture of the people involved. » THE ETHICS OF defending ourselves are usually only called into question when we think of physical…
Continue Reading →Video Proof Open Carry Doesn’t Work
While it may appear that I’m just kicking the hive, here is further proof to my statement that open carry simply gives criminals a chance to develop a plan of action to take your gun. Open carry may be legal. It may be protected by the Constitution.
Continue Reading →Study and Master It: Deadly Force Training
If there is one thing I firmly believe everyone who carries a gun needs to study in training and, if possible, master, it is … wait for it … deadly force decision-making. Did you think I was going to…
Continue Reading →Don’t Shoot Your Finger Off!
With so many safety violations in this video, it’s a wonder the only injury was the tip of a finger. One hardly knows where to begin, but the safety violations begin the minute the clerk reaches for…
Continue Reading →Imagine You’re on a Motorcycle…
I’ve been riding motorcycles for decades, so the other day, as I pulled out of my driveway on my most recently acquired bike, I couldn’t help being reminded about the similarities between riding a…
Continue Reading →New to Owning a Gun: In the Beginning
All too many people buy a gun and a box of ammunition, then get their concealed carry license and call it good with no other education or training. » QUESTION: With the evolving current events in the…
Continue Reading →Revolvers Are Not Perfect
Revolvers are good, reliable defensive tools. They are not, however, immune to malfunction. When a revolver malfunctions, it is typically something catastrophic that means the gun is out of the…
Continue Reading →Don’t Just Stand There…Move!
Some intriguing data has emerged regarding the typical reaction to confronting an assailant who is armed with a firearm. A recent posting by the Force Science Institute explores some of the common,…
Continue Reading →What’s in Your Range Bag?
When you head to the range, what do you carry in your range bag? Ammo? Eye pro? Ear pro? Cleaning kit? More ammo? Shooting gloves? Tool kit? Spare parts? More ammo? Targets? Target dots or tape?…
Continue Reading →Situational Awareness: Using the O.O.D.A. Loop
I was recently made aware of some unsettling occurrences that took place at a local Target, a store where my own mother and probably a good number of my friends like to go. Multiple women reported…
Continue Reading →Can You See the Signs?
When you walk into a room, make sure you know how to get out of that room. Situational awareness is the key to safety. Always be aware of your surroundings. Look for “exit” signs. Notice areas of…
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