Many people think they are not strong enough to lock the slide back. Many others tell people who struggle with locking the slide back that it is a strength issue.
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Realistic Response to Armed Shooters in Schools
Any time the subject of an unarmed response versus an armed killer in a school comes up, the inevitable knee-jerk, uninformed responses are as predictable as a celebrity divorce.
Designated Training Tourniquets
During our Medic 1 course, while learning how to apply a tourniquet, a few students found out the importance of designating a tourniquet for training purposes only.
Six Tips for Dealing with Gun-Free Zones
“Gun-free zones” are a part of life for just about everyone I know.
Military Combat Concepts for Personal Defense
We’ve all heard it said that some people see the world through “rose-colored glasses.”
Why I Don’t Like Ultra-Compact .380s
Reading the title of this article, you may think I’m going to say the .380 is just not powerful enough.
Best of PDN 2015: Training Articles and Videos
Personal Defense Network has been around long enough that we have a couple of traditions.
Comprehensive Self-Defense, Part 4: Do the Work
Seeking formal training for self-defense and establishing a practice regimen are the only ways to follow through on a commitment to being responsible for your own safety and that of those you care about.
Trusting Your Guns
Having a planned course of action in case of unexpected events is advocated throughout the defensive firearms training industry.
Personal Defense Training Injury Management
We’ve all been there. Tweaked a knee. Sprained a wrist. Bruised a coccyx.
