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Training Tour 2012 Press Release
on Apr 03, 2012
Personal Defense Network is holding its first cross country training tour. Read More »
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Updates from the 2012 PDN Training Tour
on Apr 03, 2012
Weekly videos, photos and updates from the 2012 Personal Defense Network Training Tour. 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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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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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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After the Action
on Nov 09, 2011
The critical incident you never wanted to happen just did. The fight looks over: Your assailant is down and your family is momentarily safe. Your heart is beating out of control, mouth bone dry and legs trembling. What are the next steps? 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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Choosing a Holster To Fit the Fight
on Sep 28, 2011
Our ever-expanding body of knowledge changes some of the training choices we make, and I discovered that holster selection was one of the less obvious ones. My beloved straight-drop holster was actually a big impediment to efficient pistol deployment in a realistic scenario. Read More »
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Survival Rifle-Shooting Techniques
on Sep 28, 2011
The concept of shooting with one hand is often considered and trained with a handgun, but rarely approached with a rifle. Is there a reason to learn and practice one-handed survival shooting techniques with a rifle? Read More »
