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Personal defense modules are customized playlists hand-picked by PDN editors to provide concentrated self-defense instruction and to save you search time. Use PDN’s modules to get step-by-step progressive instruction on the topics shown and a more well-rounded, in-depth perspective than a single random video. We hope you enjoy this PDN Premium Member feature.

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Part 4. New Gun Owner: Learning to Shoot in 20 Rounds or Less

Efficiently learning to shoot a defensive pistol is important to a new gun owner and those who do not have the resources to attend multiple day classes. Anytime you are preparing for personal defense, you want your training to take as little time, effort and energy as possible. The first place most people will think…

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals + DVD

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  • In-depth Instruction; nearly 60 minutes
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Block 3: Appendix Carry Considerations

To conclude the Fundamentals of Confined Combatives Platinum class, and rounding out Todd Fossey’s integrated approach to defensive training, Block Three returns to “wall work”. This time, Todd provides specific instruction for retaining a concealed handgun worn in the appendix position. The forward-facing nature of appendix carry increases the possibility of revealing, or losing control of, a concealed handgun during a close-quarters fight. Todd demonstrates a number of ways of protecting and retaining an appendix carried concealed firearm whether pinned to a wall in the standing position, or on the ground.

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Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

You Get with Your Class:

  • In-depth Instruction; nearly 60 minutes
  • On-demand video access anytime
  • Indefinite access. Pay once, view forever
  • Printable Class supplement
  • Access to Class-only Q&A with PDN experts

Part 6: Shooting in Defense of a Child: Protecting Children

When you are protecting children, there are two important considerations that will impact your shooting. Rob Pincus works with you on protecting children while defending them and yourself. Rob simulates a practice that includes one-handed shooting on the move and one-handed reloading while carrying 35- and 50-pound kettlebells. See other videos in our Fundamentals of…

Part 4: Handguns for Women: Self Defense Recommendations

Selecting handguns for women? Rob Pincus is on the range with Nikki Turpeaux and a line-up of six handguns she considers good choices for women. Nikki discusses the features she does and does not want on defensive handguns for women, as well as capacity, recoil, reliability, hand strength, functioning, and why a woman’s significant other…

Handgun Essentials 3-DVD Set + FREE Glock Staging Holster

Description Bundle: Handgun Essentials 3-DVD Set + FREE Glock Staging Holster Any good personal defense training plan must include fundamentals of owning and using handguns. With this set of videos, PDN has assembled a superb selection of handgun training. You’ll get detailed help and demonstrations including: One-handed shooting and reloading; considerations with a subcompact handgun;…

Top 3 Tips for New Defensive Shooters

If you’re new to defensive shooting, welcome to the Personal Defense Network! Our Executive Director Rob Pincus offers three really important tips for beginning shooters who want to learn to protect themselves and the people they care about. 1. Get a Gun That Fits Your Hand There is nothing more difficult to overcome than a…

Advanced Defensive Pistol Techniques 3-DVD Set + FREE Handgun Cleaning Mat

Description Bundle: Advanced Defensive Pistol Techniques 3-DVD Set + FREE Handgun Cleaning Mat This dynamic set takes you beyond the basics with advanced lessons and shooting techniques to address a range of special circumstances that can occur in the midst of a worst-case scenario. The combination of these three unique DVDs addresses critical topics for…