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Self-Defense Checklist
on Feb 03, 2012
I recently asked myself in what areas my self-defense plan was lacking. What could I do to improve my overall ability to defend myself and my family? After giving it some thought, I created a self-defense to-do list that might surprise you. Read More »
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Weapons Manipulation
on Feb 03, 2012
Weapons manipulation skills in defensive shooting can prove to be a difficult task for new shooters. As a defensive shooting instructor, I strive to provide clients with techniques that can be performed in high-stress situations in a short amount of time. Read More »
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PDN's Best of the Best - Most Popular Videos and Articles of 2011
on Jan 06, 2012
As Managing Editor of PDN, I am always interested in which articles and videos are the most popular. Nothing gets approved for publication at PDN unless I think it is worth sharing. I was pleased to see that in 2011, our members and visitors also picked some of what I thought were the best of our outstanding contributions. Read More »
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2011: The Year in Review at PDN
on Jan 06, 2012
Since PDN s launch at the SHOT Show in January 2010, we have had well over 1 million video views, added more than a dozen incredibly qualified contributors, and created or collected scores of video clips and articles for our members to learn from and comment on. Read More »
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Old-Dog Tricks: Reloading a Revolver
on Dec 16, 2011
If you carry a revolver for personal defense, you need to know some of the lessons we learned in law enforcement over the years, especially about reloading. Read More »
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Fighting with a Shotgun
on Dec 15, 2011
Shotguns are incredibly versatile weapons that can be used very successfully as self-defense tools. This article addresses using a shotgun for self-defense purposes, including preferred set-up, shooting mechanics, and manipulation during a fight. Read More »
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2011 Holiday Gift Guide
on Dec 09, 2011
Haven't started shopping yet? Don't stress - Check out our 2011 Gift Guide and watch our product review videos to find the perfect gift. Read More »
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Practicing in the Resource-Constrained Environment
on Nov 30, 2011
Most people live in a resource-constrained environment, meaning they own firearms for personal defense but have limited resources to train and practice with. Those resources likely consist of one lane on an indoor range, one or two boxes of ammo per month, and a couple of hours when they are away from the range. But there are several ways to maximize the resources we do have. Read More »
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The Combative Mindset Part 2
on Nov 30, 2011
Fear is always there, just under the surface, and can manifest in numerous ways. Fear can and has been used as a powerful tool of control by bullies, predators and terrorists. Our own fears can control us without our ever knowing how or why. Why is fear so powerful, and how we can manage it in order to perform better when protecting ourselves, family or others? Read More »
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Dirty Tactics and Grappling
on Nov 10, 2011
With the meteoric rise in popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championships and similar events over the past 15 years, it has become impossible to debate the viability of grappling in the self-defense world. You can argue how effective it is, but you cannot dispute that grappling is a fact of life that must be dealt with. Read More »
