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MINDSET: THE MOST IMPORTANT DEFENSIVE TOOL

January 2, 2020 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Personal Defense.

Guns, knives, and pepper spray are typically what people think of when discussing important defensive tools, but I see it differently. Let me tell you a story. Read More

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

December 26, 2018 By Jeffrey Abraham & 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… Read More

Disabled Shooting

June 6, 2016 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Personal Defense.

A family friend recently asked if I could help him with a shooting issue he was having. Read More

Welcome to the Family: Integrating New or Alternate Carry Guns

April 30, 2013 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

There are many things that I like about my job. Teaching at Black Wing Shooting Center, handling new guns and gear, and learning from courses, articles, videos, podcasts and blogs by some of the best in the business. Heck, I’m lucky enough to put an article of my own up… Read More

Unintentional Discharges: The Mutant Cousin Under the Basement Stairs

April 4, 2013 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

I would like to discuss something that, in firearms instructing circles, seems to be the metaphorical mutant cousin living under the basement stairs. It’s something that many instructors (and shooters) want to believe doesn’t exist. When it rears its ugly head every now and then, they belittle, blame and condemn,… Read More

Off-Centerline Tool Carry – Every-Day Carry (EDC)

March 7, 2013 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

Every-Day Carry (EDC) of personal protection tools is a highly individualized subject. EDC is often developed around specific mission requirements, personal experience, previous training and environment. How and why a law enforcement officer carries tools is quite different than how and why a citizen may carry tools. I hope to… Read More

Defensive Detour: Coping With Limited Mobility

February 22, 2013 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

Life throws us the occasional curveball. Circumstances beyond our control can compel us to change the way we do things, and these changes can manifest themselves in any aspect of our day-to-day activities, including our self-defense strategies.My family and I recently encountered one of these curveballs. Although… Read More

Readiness Considerations

August 15, 2012 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

Considering the recent active-shooter killings in Colorado and Wisconsin, these spontaneous/flash-type domestic “terrorism” incidents are a burgeoning personal protection problem. Though such an incident may not have occurred in your area, that doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t. Because of this, our personal and family awareness levels have to be… Read More

Deter. Detect. Defend.

July 11, 2012 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

Deter. Detect. Defend. is a phrase used for many things, including identity theft awareness and various military units. I picked it up while serving in 3rd FAST Company, and it has served me well ever since. I believe that when this approach is applied to the concealed carry holder, it… Read More

Self-Defense Checklist

February 3, 2012 By Jeffrey Abraham & filed under All Articles, Defensive Issues, Personal Defense.

For those of us who really like to shoot, going to the range and training is easy and fun … but there are several other things you should address to complete your self-defense plan. I recently took a step back and asked myself in what areas my self-defense… Read More