Defensive Firearm Training

Defensive Firearms Priorities

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 »
Choosing an Optic for a Carbine

I recently helped someone navigate one of the most challenging aspects of modern defensive firearms ownership: choosing an optic for a general-purpose AR-type semi-automatic carbine. Read More »
Double Test Drive

Not long ago, I wrote an article entitled Test Drive. The idea behind it was simple: I wanted to find out if the typical short-duration experience of renting guns at the local range and putting a couple boxes of ammo through them really had any value. Read More »
The Defensive Shotgun, Part II

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 »