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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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Instructor Profile Series: Chris Fry
on Oct 26, 2011
Training and teaching have been major parts of Chris Fry s life since he was a teenager, starting with martial arts and progressing into other styles of unarmed combatives, then edged weapons and firearms. With over 1,000 hours of training in various disciplines logged, he embodies the credo that there is always something more to learn. 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 »
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Instructor Profile Series: Rob Pincus
on Aug 10, 2011
PDN Managing Editor Rob Pincus first became known in the self-defense and training industries for the program he developed, Combat Focus Shooting. Here he discusses his approach to training and much more. 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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Games People Play
on Jul 13, 2011
Our premise is that fun shoots are not dirty words. In fact, for those with limited time and funds, participating in these may help get you back into regular shooting. Andy Loeffler discusses four drills that he s had success with. Read More »
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Defensive Training Course Sweepstakes!
on Jun 16, 2011
We're giving one lucky member a FREE 2-day Defensive Training Course! Register for a chance to win. Checkout the details. Read More »
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Closed-Fist Striking for Self-Preservation
on Jun 08, 2011
There are as many theories on what is the best technique in the world of self-defense as there are experts. Unfortunately, personal agendas all too often get in the way. One area that is particularly susceptible to this is the issue of using closed fists in a self-defense/combat situation. 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 »
