Personal Defense

William Aprill Tribute Page

September 2, 2020 By Editor & filed under Instructor Profile Series, Personal Defense.

William Aprill was a unique educator in the personal defense training community. He saw things through a slightly different lens than most instructors. He communicated differently, challenged people to think differently, and had a huge impact on the way people prepared to defend themselves or others. His work also motivated many people to begin self-defense…

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.

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

December 26, 2018 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…

Disabled Shooting

June 6, 2016 By Joshua Gideon & filed under All Articles, Personal Defense.

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

Welcome to the Family: Integrating New or Alternate Carry Guns

April 30, 2013 By Andy Loeffler & 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 from time to time. But…

Unintentional Discharges: The Mutant Cousin Under the Basement Stairs

April 4, 2013 By Rich Nable & 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, then force the little monster…

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

March 7, 2013 By Chris Fry & 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 explain the benefits and efficacy…

Defensive Detour: Coping With Limited Mobility

February 22, 2013 By Andy Loeffler & 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 it was a relatively minor and temporary situation,…

Readiness Considerations

August 15, 2012 By Chris Fry & 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 elevated and congruent with the…

Deter. Detect. Defend.

July 11, 2012 By Chris Collins & 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 will greatly increase their awareness…