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Lasers...on a Carry Gun?
on Feb 08, 2013
In the past, if you d asked me about lasers on guns, I would have dismissed them almost immediately. I knew they had uses in military applications, especially when used in infrared mode. But for a civilian or law enforcement carry gun, I considered them non-essential gear. Read More »
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A Handgun, Two Magazines, and $1000
on Jan 17, 2013
I have found that people who buy a gun for recreation or competition tend to understand the budget required to manage their new hobby. But people who buy a handgun for self-defense often aren't knowledgeable about the associated expenses of training, practice, and equipment. Read More »
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I Can't See My Sights!
on Nov 16, 2012
One of the most common complaints people have about their guns, particularly as they get into their 40s and beyond, is that they can t pick up their sights as well as they used to. This is usually the opening salvo that ends with the plea, Can I buy something to fix this problem? Read More »
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Defensive Firearms Priorities
on Sep 28, 2012
One of the things I do most frequently as a defensive firearms instructor is give advice on which gun a person should choose to own for personal or home defense. Over the years, I have even made video clips and written several essays and articles on that topic. 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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Getting the Gun Into the Fight
on Oct 26, 2011
I don t think of fighting from a one answer angle. I approach the fight from a principle-based angle and believe that if the end user trains for and follows the basic principles that are dictated by distance, he will increase his chances of success. Read More »
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Krav Maga Handgun Disarms
on Oct 13, 2011
Like everything in the Krav Maga system, handgun disarms use natural body motions, are easy to learn and remember so that a lot of practice time isn t needed, and are effective under stress and exhaustion. Read More »
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Martial Artists and Firearms
on Aug 10, 2011
You might expect martial artists to be familiar with firearms, since they re proficient with so many weapons. But in my 28 years in martial arts, I have found the opposite to be true. Most martial artists do not useu00a0firearms in their training ... at all. What s wrong with this picture? Read More »
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Light Up The NIght
on Jul 27, 2011
A primer on low-light shooting with a handgun: light selection, pros and cons of weapon-mounted lights, handheld lighting techniques, and the viability of night sights in low-light environments. Read More »
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Instructor Profile Series: Claude Werner
on Jun 08, 2011
Claude Werner s been an instructor for 40 years and has formed opinions on teaching and learning during that time. So when PDN asked him about those subjects, he naturally had some insightful responses. Read More »
