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Welcome to the Family
on Apr 30, 2013
Let s first take a look at my choice for a downsized defensive gun. I went straight back to my own advice and revisited a few pistols about which I had previously written. I applied some simple but important criteria: above all, the pistol must be reliable. Read More »
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Training: Are You Fooling Yourself?
on Apr 30, 2013
Training. What does that mean to you? Does it mean going to the local gun range and shooting a box of ammo with the indication of success being the center of the target shot out? Or does it mean learning skills that relate to the real-life dynamics of fighting for your life? Read More »
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Running for Defensive Shooters
on Apr 18, 2013
When people realize that they need to take responsibility for the safety and security of themselves and their families, they usually begin to look for tools and ideas of how to do that. Read More »
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How Good Are You?
on Apr 17, 2013
My students often ask me how to measure their shooting skills. While there are multiple ways to measure skill, I like to have one that objectively allows me to measure my ability, so I can compare it to my skill level in the future. Read More »
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What do you do if you are caught in a major city when an attack occurs?
on Apr 17, 2013
Lots of people have been asking this question since the Boston Marathon bombing. As with any personal defense issue, the most important step is simply accepting that it could actually happen to you or your family. Read More »
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Unintentional Discharges
on Apr 04, 2013
I would like to discuss something that, in firearms instructing circles, seems to be the metaphorical mutant cousin living under the basement stairs. It s something that many instructors (and shooters) want to believe doesn't exist. Read More »
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If it ain t rainin, it ain t trainin !
on Apr 04, 2013
Resigning oneself to the necessity of training in bad weather is one thing, but liking it is another. Being wet and cold affects what I do and how I do it. It also affects my mental state and my ability to concentrate on the task at hand. Read More »
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Instructor Profile Series: Justin White
on Mar 08, 2013
Here at the Personal Defense Network, we re proud to have a diverse group of trainers contributing video material and articles. Justin White is the first of our hand-to-hand combatives experts to take part in the Instructor Profile Series. Read More »
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Off-Centerline Tool Carry
on Mar 07, 2013
Every-Day Carry (EDC) of personal protection tools is a highly individualized subject. EDC is often developed around specific mission requirements, personal experience, previous training and environment. Read More »
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Evil Among Us
on Feb 22, 2013
As I lie awake in my bed at the fire station, my mind is racing trying to comprehend the tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. Having been in EMS/Fire for over 20 years, I have worked countless murder scenes and witnessed human beings at their absolute worst. Read More »
