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Armageddon Arsenals Premieres December 13th on Discovery’s Destination America: Announcing a New Show from Orion Entertainment

December 13, 2012 By Staff & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

“Armageddon Arsenals Trailer” Officials from Orion Entertainment have announced that “Armageddon Arsenals” debuts December 13 at 10:00 pm Eastern on Discovery’s Destination America network. The series explores the weapons and security aspects of the massive new prepping movement, focusing on individuals and families across the country who are preparing for a variety of worst case…

Woman of the Year: PDN’s Kelly Muir Honored by Black Belt Magazine

September 28, 2012 By Staff & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

PDN author and video contributor Kelly Muir has been named Woman of the Year in Black Belt Magazine’s November 2012 issue. She will be inducted into their prestigious Hall of Fame. Kelly Muir has been involved in Martial Arts for over 30 years. She holds a Master Level certification in both Shorin-Ryu Karate and Korean…

America’s First Concealed Carry Expo!

September 12, 2012 By Editor & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

PDN Managing Editor Rob Pincus will be appearing at the Concealed Carry Expo, which is being hosted by Gander Mountain Academy together with some of the firearms world’s top manufacturers and trainers. The two-day expo will be held September 22-23 at the first Gander Mountain Academy facility in Lake Mary, Florida. Concealed Carry Expo will…

IN MEMORIAM: Mark Craighead

August 27, 2012 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

My good friend and industry leader Mark Craighead has passed away. Mark owned and operated CrossBreed Holsters with his family and friends. I received the news today from the family and they asked me to pass on their thanks for the thoughts of the firearms community and their assurance that things would continue as expected…

Dynamic Defensive Handgun Class

August 19, 2012 By Staff & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

Topics Covered: * Overview of Defensive Handgun Types * Understanding the Context of Defensive Shooting * Fundamentals of Intuitive Defensive Shooting * Efficient Presentation from the Holster * The Balance of Speed & Precision * Training for Multiple Threats * Home Defense Scenarios * The Skill Development Cycle Rob Pincus will be conducting this live…

2011: The Year in Review at PDN

December 18, 2011 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

Believe it or not, 2011 was actually our first full calendar year at Personal Defense Network. Although we had a very soft launch at the SHOT Show in January 2010, it wasn’t until the spring that we really had a collection of articles and videos worthy of “spreading the word” about. Since that time, we…

DEFENSIVE TRAINING COURSE SWEEPSTAKES

July 24, 2011 By Editor & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

SWEEPSTAKES ENDED JULY 24, 2011 PDN and I.C.E. Training Company have teamed up to give one lucky member a FREE Defensive Training Course taught by Rob Pincus, the industry’s leading defensive training expert and owner of I.C.E. Training Company. Winner will receive FREE tuition for a 2-day I.C.E. Training Course of their choice – a…

PDN Video Earns 2011 Bronze Telly Award

July 9, 2011 By Editor & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

The Personal Defense Network® earned a 2011 Bronze Telly in the Film/Video category for it’s DVD, “Firearm Storage and Access.” The video was recognized for its exceptional production quality. “We are pleased to earn this award,” said Rob Pincus, a personal defense industry leader and Managing Editor for Personal Defense Network. “It’s Personal Defense Network’s…

“The Best Defense” TV Series Update

May 17, 2011 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

Congratulations to Mike Seeklander and to fans of The Best Defense television series! Michael Bane has made the official announcement that Mike Seeklander will be stepping into the Firearms Instructor/Host role on The Best Defense series starting in January 2012. I am stepping aside to create space for this new perspective and more time for…

SHOT Show 2011 Recap

January 26, 2011 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive News, News and Events.

SHOT Show 2011 was my 15th attendance at this amazing industry event, and things have certainly changed over that time! In 1997, the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Tradeshow (SHOT) didn’t look so much like a candy store for the right to keep and bear arms and to use those arms to defend ourselves. Back then, the…