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Why the Knife for Self Defense?

May 24, 2017 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Non-Firearm Defensive Tools.

I was recently asked why I’m so quick to recommend a knife, not a gun, as a primary personal-protection tool. For the purposes of this article, what I mean by a “knife” is one of the very commonplace folding knives found in almost any sporting goods store, or a small fixed-blade knife. Both of these…

Are Your Dogs Part of Your Home-Defense Plan?

May 22, 2017 By Evan Carson & filed under All Articles.

If you are reading articles here on the Personal Defense Network, you have probably made some home-defense plans. Have you thought about how your pets play into your home-defense plan in the case of an imminent home invasion? Your pets should definitely be included in your home-defense plan. While your dogs may not be high-level…

Concealed Carry Guns – Best Handgun

May 6, 2017 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

Over the past couple of months, the internet has been flooded with chatter about two new guns in particular: the Remington R51 and the Glock 42. The first was celebrated at its release but has met with terrible reviews of the production models in the hands of its intended audience. The second was originally met…

Competition Shooting: Potential Pitfalls for the Casual Competitor

May 1, 2017 By Aaron Israel & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

I like to participate in shooting competitions, as do many hobbyists who primarily own and carry guns for personal defense. As I’ve written before, I believe that competitions are great ways to meet other shooters and have a good time shooting your gun. They also help you fine-tune your skills and practice different shooting positions…

2017 PDN Training Tour

April 17, 2017 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles.

The 2017 PDN Training Tour is a little less than a month in, and we’ve already offered courses in 10 states across the country! We have over 75 classes left to go during the next few months, and we’ll be at about 50 more locations. Our team of instructors is more diverse than ever this…

Lessons Learned From My Good Samaritan Attempt

March 13, 2017 By Aaron Kreag & filed under All Articles, Defensive Legal Issues.

Driving to the movies on December 26, 2014, I never in a million years envisioned needing to draw my defensive firearm. All the defensive firearm usage scenarios I had envisioned revolved around things like home invasion, carjacking, bank robbery, and spree shooting events. All my previous firearms training revolved around identifying.…

Safety in Defensive Gun Training

February 27, 2017 By Paul Carlson & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training.

When it comes to defensive gun training courses, safety is the responsibility of the instructor. The instructor’s job is to make constant assessments to ensure that the benefits of the training activity significantly outweigh the risks involved in that specific activity. Students come to defensive training courses to learn how to lead a safer life…

Dealing With the Double-Action Trigger

February 25, 2017 By Grant Cunningham & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

The double-action handgun, whether revolver or autoloader, is a great threat management tool. The long, heavy trigger means that accidental discharges under stress are less likely to occur than with a light, short action. What happens, though, when shooting has to be done? The trigger that requires deliberate action to fire also requires more attention…

The Well-Balanced Training Diet

February 14, 2017 By Klint Macro & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

If we decide to take on the responsibility of being our family’s first responder, a serious training regimen becomes not only a necessity, but a lifestyle choice. Considering how the brain retains information, the body masters skills, and the fact that time, budget, day jobs, and environmental factors are difficult to negotiate, a well-balanced diet…

Setting Your Sights for Success

January 30, 2017 By Michael John Lowe & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

As a defensive instructor and shooter, I convey the concept that “the target dictates the need for precision.” This is based on the size of the target or the relationship of distance between the intended target and that of the shooter. PROPERLY ZEROED SIGHTS When a higher level of precision must be achieved, the shooter…