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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 »
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Carrying When the Heats On
on May 25, 2011
For the person who carries a firearm, the change of seasons brings with it some issues. Knowing what they are and how to mitigate them will help you to carry your defensive tools and enjoy the warm weather at the same time. Read More »
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Instructor Profile Series: Grant Cunningham
on Apr 13, 2011
Grant Cunningham on training, teachers, students, influences and what is next for the industry. Read More »
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Maximizing the Combat Grip
on Sep 14, 2010
Understanding, developing and refining an effective and consistent combat grip on the pistol are essential to repeatedly engage a designated target with both fundamental and combative marksmanship. While a less than optimal grip will allow us to hit a target once, follow-up shots are unlikely to hit where we want without a consistent combat grip. Read More »
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The Revolver Malfunction Drill
on Aug 18, 2010
Revolver shooters tend to be a pretty smug lot when it comes to dealing with malfunctions. The usual prescription is "Pull the trigger again!" But that doesn't solve all problems, and most people don't know that there is a malfunction drill for revolvers, one that addresses all the likely failures. Read More »
