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Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 2
on Aug 02, 2012
I stated the premise of this two-part article in Part I: I think that the future of sighting systems for handguns (both medium-frame carry and duty pistols) are small, lightweight red dot sights (RDS). Now I put that premise to the test. Read More »
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Framework for Firearms Owners
on Jun 20, 2012
A framework is a structural plan for a project. When training new defensive shooters, common questions are What type of firearm should I purchase? How should I train? and How should I continue to develop my skills? I hope to give some insight on how to answer those questions and give further steps to take after you attend a proper training course. Read More »
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The Defensive Shotgun, Part II
on Jun 06, 2012
As a trainer, I have conducted a good number of home-defense shotgun courses over the years. In Part I, I shared my suggestions for accessorizing the home shotgun. In this segment are some observations about training with the shotgun as a home-defense weapon. Read More »
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The Defensive Shotgun, Part I
on May 24, 2012
Consider the shotgun: traditional provider of meat for the pot, defender of hearth and home, and long regarded as the ultimate in anti-bad-guy ordnance. Having conducted a fair number of shotgun home-defense courses over the years, I've had the opportunity to see a lot of different people, with a lot of different levels of experience, handle a lot of different shotguns. Read More »
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Weapon Strikes
on May 02, 2012
A weapon strike is physically striking someone with a loaded, or in some cases unloaded, weapon with the intent of incapacitating or disrupting them in some way other than shooting them. I hope to demonstrate that weapon strikes are both effective and warranted in some cases. Read More »
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Top Shot
on Apr 05, 2012
I have accomplished many things that I m proud of, including being a Marine, becoming a firearms instructor, and starting my own training company. Some time ago, I decided to apply for the History Channel s Top Shot Season 3. When I learned I had a shot at making it, it was time to train up. Read More »
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Test Drive
on Apr 02, 2012
I recently became curious to see what (if anything) I could learn through the relatively brief exposure of a typical rental gun experience. I deliberately complicated the issue by subjecting three pistols to the shortest, most informal and decidedly unscientific head-to-head comparison ever. Read More »
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Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 1
on Mar 21, 2012
I think the future of sighting systems for handguns are small, lightweight red dot sights. I don t believe iron-sighted pistols will ever go away, but the benefits of a dot sight are obvious, and now technology has gotten to the point that they will hold up on a carry pistol. 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 »
