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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.

Give Your Kids the Option of Armed Defense as Adults

October 28, 2014 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

Exposing children to guns isn’t about pushing an agenda or creating a potential for disaster. Responsibly and safely introducing kids to shooting can empower them to be able to rationally consider the option for armed defense as adults without the baggage of the fear of the unknown that some many adults currently have. Quite often,…

It’s Not Just Chivalry – It’s Safety

October 6, 2014 By Daniel Watson & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Family Self Defense.

I am a believer that chivalry isn’t, or should not be, dead. My wife tells me that when we were first dating, she was enamored with the fact that I held the car door open for her. Well, I also hold the door open for her when we enter or leave a restaurant and most…

Armed Citizen Response in Public Environments

July 10, 2014 By Rich Nable & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

I recently came across a video produced by ABC News a couple of years ago. This video documented what they called a “controlled study” and claimed conclusively that “concealed carry permit holders are fooling themselves if they think they will be able to react effectively to armed aggressors. Most CCW holders won’t even be able…

The Aftermath of Using Deadly Force

June 23, 2014 By Lee Vernon & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

At the Concealed Handgun Licensing classes I’ve taught for years, I often throw out the old “What would you do in x, y, z situation?” question to students. And just as often, I’ve been amused and appalled at the responses. I then try to explain that, depending on the situation, what we think we will…

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…

The Case Against Mechanical Safeties

March 26, 2014 By Jarrod Needs & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

Many people new to defensive shooting give me the “Are you crazy?” look when I say that one of my strongest recommendations for a defensive pistol is that it have no mechanical safety. One of these people was my wife when I bought a new M&P last year. At the local gun shop, as the…

Situational Awareness Training and Evaluating Human Behavior

March 10, 2014 By Rich Nable & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

On 23 September 2013, a 30-year-old man named Nikhom Thephakaysone was riding on a crowded commuter train in San Francisco. Surveillance video recorded the man drawing a large-frame pistol from his waistband or jacket pocket several times. He pointed the weapon across the aisle of the train directly at the man he would later shoot…

Gun Training and Competition: Both Are Beneficial

February 25, 2014 By Aaron Israel & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues.

There has been a lot of bickering lately between defensive trainers and skilled competitors within the shooting industry. As someone who is a member of both niches, I find myself stuck in the middle. In this article, I will present some of the reasons I believe gun training and competition are both things that shooters…

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,…