Julie Loeffler, Author at Personal Defense Network

Women & Shooting, Part 4: Feedback

October 13, 2015 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

You’ve got a gun? There goes the neighborhood!

Blurred Lines: Unarmed Training for the Armed

January 6, 2015 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Unarmed Defense.

Every time I attend a seminar, coach’s clinic or instructor’s conference, one thing is for certain: It’s never the same.

Women & Shooting, Part 3: Holster Selection

November 4, 2014 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

Have you ever thought that female holster options for concealed carry could be better? Maybe you’ve thought that the only holsters made for women are the ones that fit in a bra or purse. Could it be that those thoughts are stemming from the fact that you’ve not tried all, most, or even any of…

Women & Shooting, Part 2: First Range Experience

September 24, 2014 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

This is the second article in a series aimed at helping new shooters become comfortable with the idea of not only engaging people in the shooting community, but also taking the first step into that community and participating in all it has to offer. If you are a seasoned veteran of the shooting world, please…

Women & Shooting, Part 1: Getting to the Range

August 12, 2014 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

Hi. My name is Julie, and I’m a shooter. (“Hi, Julie.”) I’m being a little dramatic to make a point here, but sometimes to the non-shooter trying to learn more about the shooting world, it can seem like an elite club. And this club comes with its own language, attire, accessories and attitude. Now don’t…

Hip Maximization in Unarmed Self Defense

April 17, 2014 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Unarmed Defense.

You’ve heard it a thousand times. “The power of the [insert unarmed defensive move here] comes from your hips.” And it’s true. But has anyone ever explained why? If a person understood the science and reasoning behind that statement, I believe more people would execute their unarmed self defense with not only better precision, but…

Armed or Unarmed: Simple Self Defense Drills Pay Off

February 6, 2014 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Defensive Training Concepts, Unarmed Defense.

What makes you proficient at your particular skill set for personal defense? How did you get to your level of knowledge or skill? How do you plan to improve upon your personal defense plan (PDP)? At some point your search most likely included: 1) Obtaining useful knowledge of said weapon (firearm, knife, hands, feet, knees,…

About Being Curious…Adding New Skills to Your Personal Defense Plan

August 8, 2013 By Julie Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

When was the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone and tried your hand at a new form of personal defense? Yes, I know my audience here, and I don’t mean the last time you picked up a new firearm or tried the latest and greatest ammo. I mean really stepped outside the box…