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FINAL REPORT OF THE FEDERAL COMMISSION on School Safety

By Staff & filed under Blog.

You may have missed it. The major news stations did not even cover it beyond a quick mention in most cases. The Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety was released to the world last week. It is a comprehensive look at many of the topics that are the underlying root causes of…

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2018’s 3 Best PDN Articles for the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Student

By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Blog, Defensive Training, Personal Defense.

In several past Decembers, I’ve listed the articles and videos that I’ve thought were the best of the preceding year. This year, I’ve singled out 3 articles that I are important for any student of personal defense. As the Executive Director of Personal Defense Network, I have already approved any of the content you see…

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Man choosing to Open Carry learns a lesson in Madison , Wisconsin

By Staff & filed under Blog.

A man was legally carrying his weapon on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin last week. State street is a popular restaurant and nightlife area for the thousands of students and residents that live in the bustling college town. On ‘just another average night’, another man had other ideas about the weapon on the man’s hip.…

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“Watch your back”….even when you are going to CHURCH!

By Staff & filed under Blog.

Anywhere, anytime, a normal day can quickly turn into a series of life and death decisions that must be made in a quick timeframe. A family was recently faced with this exact situation. A “normal” Sunday trip to church turned sideways as they were all facing a man with bad intentions. In the end, a…

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PDN Training Talk: December 20, 2018

By Grant Cunningham & filed under Blog, PDN Training Talk.

Training Talk with Grant Cunningham is the show to watch to get reliable and responsible self defense information! Training Talk is the webcast that talks about you: about your life and how to protect it. Grant and his guests cover defensive shooting, unarmed self defense, home defense, situational awareness, training tips, and much more. This…

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They Are Not You: Rape, Murder, and Working the System

By William Aprill & filed under Blog.

The offender referenced in today’s case from Arizona is indisputably a career violent offender: a serial rapist and multiple murderer of children. His case, and the facts arising from his prosecution, highlight some of the features of Violent Criminal Actors that those interested in protection of self and others must understand and plan for in order to increase our safety.

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Chaotic “Officer in Trouble” call raises so many questions!

By Staff & filed under Blog.

A recent article on Active Response Training’s website titled “A Cautionary Tale for CCW Permit Carriers” is one that as citizen defenders and firearms concealed carriers, we all need to read and absorb. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE Uniformed officers responding to the scene, a female shoplifter yelling “rape” while a plain clothes officer attempts…

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Irresponsible off duty US Border Patrol Agent causes 47,000 acre wildfire

By Staff & filed under Blog.

The newly released video from 2017 was featured on INSIDE EDITION recently and shows the shot that started it all during a baby announcement gone very, very wrong. Gender reveal parties have become the norm in America for many expecting families. Popping balloons to reveal confetti is one thing. Shooting binary explosives to reveal your…

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Man shot with his own gun at a bar?

By Staff & filed under Blog.

The man in this video was subsequently disarmed and shot multiple times with his own gun. This scene, reportedly recorded in Mexico, raises many questions…WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Rob Pincus asks and answers the following questions: Did the disarmer get lucky? Did the man need to be shot after his gun was taken away and he…

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