Search Results: Home defense tactics

TCCC vs. TECC

TCCC stands for Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and if you’re in law enforcement, the military, private security, or take your personal defense seriously, you’re probably familiar with the term. The guidelines of TCCC have informed the personal-defense community for some time, about best practices, best types of gear, and the kind of awareness and training…

What’s in Your Tactical Walls Common Area? – SPONSORED

The Tactical Walls RFID unit that you place in an entryway or common area in your home will probably not contain the same items that the unit in a more secure area such as a barricade room will contain. If you take your preparation for armed home defense seriously, you already understand the importance of…

Conflict Avoidance: Practicing What I Preach

Avoiding conflict should be everyone’s preference … but if you carry a gun, it also becomes your responsibility. Readers familiar with Personal Defense Network should be familiar with my thoughts on the idea of “should vs could” when it comes to taking action with a defensive firearm. A myriad of laws and beliefs on this…

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A Defensive Handgun, Two Magazines, and $1000

What’s next? Many people who buy a handgun fall into one or more categories: recreation, competition, or self-defense. Normally I find those who buy a gun for recreation or competition understand the budget required to manage their new hobby. But people who buy a handgun for self-defense often aren’t knowledgeable about the associated expenses of…

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Quality Defensive Training Can Be a Toss Up

Many folks leave their defensive practice to chance and actually spend very little time doing anything other than target shooting. Those folks show up a the range and send some rounds down range and hope that there will be some benefit. There is a better way and, oddly enough, it can also be practiced by the toss of a coin.

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PDN LIVE! November 2016

Rob Pincus, executive director at PDN, answered a variety of self-defense related questions submitted by members of the PDN community. Topics covered include choosing defensive ammunition, transitioning from a focus on competitive shooting to defensive shooting skills, active shooter response, women carrying guns in purses, and much more! Rob concluded with some thoughts on the…

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Self-Defense Checklist

I recently took a step back and asked myself in what areas my self-defense plan was lacking. What could I do to improve my overall ability to defend myself and my family? After giving it some thought, I created a self-defense to-do list that might surprise you. If you’ve read my articles here on PDN,…

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Everyday Concealed Carry Considerations 5-DVD Set with Flashlight and Tactical Pen

Description Bundle: Everyday Concealed Carry Considerations 5-DVD Set with Flashlight and Tactical Pen Give your concealed carry training a dose of reality! This 5-DVD set does away with some myths, resets realities, and addresses critical factors that run-of-the-mill training and practice don’t account for. The weather, our surroundings, the tools we use, the people we’re…

Personal Defense in the Home 9-DVD Set + FREE Flashlight

Description Bundle: Personal Defense in the Home 9-DVD Set + FREE Tactical Flashlight Personal Defense in the Home 9-DVD Set There is much to consider in making yourself safe at home.  Eliminate vulnerabilities and prepare for the unexpected with this comprehensive DVD set.  Offering a wealth of expert insight, tips, techniques and critical considerations, this…