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PDN GOLD: Corona Virus Response

[Exclusive GOLD & PLATINUM Member Event] PDN Executive Director Rob Pincus discusses corona virus response. Masks, gloves, social distancing, proximity, isolation, domestic violence, suicide... all of these topics (and more) have taken on new meaning during the COVID-19 crisis.

PDN GOLD: Moving With a Gun

Join Rob Pincus for a GOLD member-exclusive LIVE event. In a situation where you have pulled a gun out of a holster, or quick access safe, and need to move, you’ll already have a lot to think about. The way you hold and position the gun should be a matter of practiced habit. You should…

Work Sharp Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener

The Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener from Work Sharp makes sharpening knives simple and does a great job. If you usually outsource this task, the Precision Adjust is a good choice. Rob Pincus demonstrates how it works using 15-year-old knife that has never been sharpened. It’s a utility knife with about a five-inch blade that has…

PDN GOLD: Immediate Actions after a Defensive Gun Use

What should you plan on, and practice, doing in the immediate aftermath of a defensive gun use? Rob Pincus will go over the top five things you should be prepared for after you have stopped the initial threat to your safety. Too many training and practice routines stop once the shooting has stopped, but your…

Pyramyd Air Guns

There’s a place for non-live-fire training in our preparations for armed defense. Pyramyd Air has a wide variety of realistic replica air guns that have a role to play in training. During the Fall 2021 PDN Live Product Showcase, Rob Pincus and Barret Kendrick discussed how we can use replica air guns to enhance our…

2015 PDN Training Tour Update #7

Rob Pincus checks in from Oregon as he nears the end of the 2015 PDN Training Tour. In this update, you’ll hear from representatives from two new training facilities, one in Idaho and one in Oregon. Forward Movement Training specializes in non-live fire scenario work as well as fundamental skill development and The JROC caters…

PDN GOLD: Training & Practicing with Friends & Family

Heading to the range with friends and family can be a lot of fun, but if your intention is to make valuable use of the range time for defensive training or practice, there are some things to consider. Attending a class with someone you are close to can present distractions along with opportunities. There are…

PDN GOLD: Everyday Carry Gear

[Exclusive GOLD & PLATINUM Member Event] PDN Executive Director Rob Pincus discusses the gear that he’s currently carrying with him as he goes about his day, when traveling around the country and even while flying. He also answers questions in regard to what you should or shouldn’t be carrying around for emergencies or defensive events.

Knives & Improvised Tools

MDTS Defensive Knife Response Guide, page 13 of MDTS Practical Small Knife Skills Student Info Guide. This guide carries over well to knife-like objects and improvised defensive tools as well. On December 1, Rob Pincus and I had discussed improvised defensive tools on the PDN Live broadcast. While we had the opportunity to talk with…

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