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3:21Warning Shots
Firearms are potentially lethal defensive tools, not signaling devices. Firing “warning shots” in the hopes that you scare someone away is not a recommended defensive tactic and could result in the injury of a bystander or even someone who is far from the scene of your incident. While it is true that many attackers are…
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3:20Self-Defense Against Multiple Attackers: Split and Stack Strategy
Alessandro Padovani of Safer Faster Defense looks at four important factors that will help us when dealing with multiple assailants using the split and stack strategy: angle, distance, speed and accuracy. Alessandro demonstrates how these work against single and multiple assailants in unarmed self-defense and discusses how each skill can be honed in practice. In…
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3:35Shooting Mechanics: Trigger Control
Mike Hughes of NextLevel Training asserts that trigger control is one of the most unnatural elements of shooting. We have to train our three joints to work together and move in a straight line. And the motion is not constant due to the design of striker-fired triggers. What can we do in training to ingrain…
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4:48Misconceptions about Firearm Training and Defensive Shooting
How much training do you need before you can take a firearm, put it on your body, and go out into a public space prepared to defend yourself or others in the community? Rob Pincus takes a wide-ranging look at this subject and specifically how it relates to firearm training. He covers major topics like…
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Stop the threat. That simple thought underlies all that Personal Defense Network does. The ability to stop a threat, efficiently and by whatever means possible, starts with an acceptance of this single concept. Whether by evasion, physical force, or the use of a firearm or other defensive tool, the no-nonsense self-defense training you find here will help you train to be safe in all facets of your life.
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4:54Kids and Guns: When to Teach Kids about Guns
Children and guns is a controversial topic. As responsible firearms owners, it’s imperative that we teach any children in our home about firearms safety. It’s also imperative that we store our guns securely. Rob Pincus is often asked three questions: when is it appropriate to teach kids about guns, when is it time to teach…
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3:39Part 3. How to Defend Yourself with Improvised Tools in the Workplace: Self Defense Weapons
Millions of people work in an enclosed environment and may not have access to a defensive firearm. Are they helpless if confronted by an armed bad guy? Definitely not, as a work environment offers a plethora of items that can be used as defensive tools or self defense weapons. Kelly Muir demonstrates several items that…
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4:28Preparing for a School Shooting: Fight For Your Life
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Rob Pincus discuss proactive strategies for school defense in case of a school shooting. Rob’s School Attacker Response Course is based on the fact that the “hide and hope” strategies children have been taught have failed in school shooting situations. SARC teaches kids that their first duty is to evade,…
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3:48Volume of Fire: Handgun Shooting Accuracy
The volume of fire concept improves your handgun shooting accuracy while delivering a constant string of fire until the threat is stopped, or if you are on the range, until a reactive target goes down. The concept of delivering shots in patterns is flawed because we don’t know how many shots it will take to…
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6:48Grip and Stance for Knife Defense
Alessandro Padovani of Safer Faster Defense discusses why it’s important for a knife handle to fit properly in the user’s hand, focusing on three grips: the hammer grip, the fencer’s (or Filipino) grip, and the reverse grip. Find out which grip works best for you and develop your skills with it. Don’t try working with…
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6:45Misconceptions of Contact Shooting: Close Quarters Shooting
Rob Pincus takes a common-sense look at the myths that have been perpetuated in the training industry over the years about how to develop and practice close quarters shooting skills. This is one area in which training against paper targets is totally unlike what an actual defensive encounter against another human at contact distance looks…
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15:40What To Do After a Shooting: The First Five Minutes
In this extended video, PDN Contributor and legal expert Marty Hayes addresses how people should handle the immediate aftermath of a critical incident. Topics include how to notify the authorities, how not to be shot by responding officers, what to expect while you are detained, what to say during that time, and much more.
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5:04Misconceptions About Absorbing Firearm Recoil
Some shooters, especially those new to defensive shooting, mistakenly think that they should try to absorb firearm recoil because it will make them faster or better shooters. The truth is that absorbing firearm recoil is reckless and dangerous when shooting a semiautomatic defensive firearm. In this live-fire demonstration on the range, Rob Pincus shows the…
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PRACTICAL UN-ARMED SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
Whether you choose to go unarmed, are caught without a weapon on you, or become disarmed during a struggle, training to be safe includes unarmed self-defense training. PDN’s extensive collection of unarmed self-defense videos includes demonstrations of several different systems, including Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, grappling, Peak Performance, Crazy Monkey Defense, and related concepts such as functional fitness, understanding anatomy, and improvised tools. Unarmed does not mean defenseless – we show you how!
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7:59Self-Defense Techniques: Survival Posture
PDN Contributor Cecil Burch demonstrates self-defense techniques, tactics, and positions that you can use to defend, escape, and survive from a physical confrontation. Cecil refers to this as the Survival Posture, and it is comprised of three components. First, keep your hips squared toward the attacker. Second, try to have as few points on the ground…
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7:08Defensive Knee Strikes
Kelly Muir stresses the importance of simplicity in unarmed self-defense training. In this video she demonstrates possible moves if you are unable to use your hands and arms. Knee strikes can be devastating if utilized well, and the movements are not complicated. Kelly and training partner Randy show grabs and holds and how to break…
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4:28Part 4. “Gun-Free” Zone: Unarmed against Rifle / Shotgun
Kelly Muir, founder of the Wrong Woman™ Program, examines possible courses of action if you are unarmed while in a “gun-free” zone and encounter an active shooter. Are you helpless? Definitely not! In some situations, you may be able to leave the area or get behind cover. But if those actions are not possible, Kelly…
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1:51Dynamic Training Strategies: Maintaining Control from the Ground
Empirical evidence shows that street fights and other unarmed defensive encounters usually go to the ground. If you end up in that worst-case scenario of being flat on your back on the asphalt, how do you defend yourself?
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Learn self-defense training techniques and concepts geared towards helping women
We understand the importance and the differences that lie within the realm of self-defense for men vs women. Concealed carry options can differ for women, there may be strength differences depending on the threat, and more. We help our members, men and women, understand the context of self-defense training for women. The nature of the attacks can differ greatly depending on the scenario. Our goal is to shed the light on proper training for females to obtain the upper hand if ever caught in a critical incident.
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1:41Presentation From A Purse Holster
GMA Instructor Amanda Barron demonstrates the proper technique for drawing a firearm from a purse holster. Be sure to have the gun secured inside the purse, so it’s not flopping around loose, which prevents you from accessing it quickly. Amanda shows both one- and two-handed firing grips. Once you learn the correct technique, practice it…
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10:31Concealed Carry for Women: Practical Options
Nikki Turpeaux looks at practical options regarding concealed carry for women. Find out how women carry a concealed self-defense handgun without sacrificing comfort, lifestyle or preferred clothing. Options demonstrated include a 5.11 Tactical undershirt, fanny packs and backpacks; Galco bellyband; cross-body bag from Drago Gear; Kangaroo Carry microband; Safariland ALS OWB holster; Blackhawk belt clip;…
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16:09Part 1: Developing Intuition: Intuitive Decision Making
Humans are hard-wired on a subconscious level to pick up on many of the threats in our environment. For women, recognizing potential danger is not the problem. Due to their cultural conditioning to be polite and kind, failing to act on their intuition of danger is. Kelly Muir gives an in-depth presentation on how women…
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6:50Hand Sizing Tips When Fitting Handguns for Women
Handguns for women — is there such a thing? PDN Executive Director Rob Pincus doesn’t believe in making gender-specific recommendations because everyone is an individual. Some women have upper-body strength and some do not, just as some men have less upper-body strength than others. Same with hand sizes. Some women have large hands and some…
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