• 4:02
    Gel Test: Pistol-Length AR Barrel

    Many people worry that their 5.56mm or .223 AR pistol or short-barreled rifle doesn’t have enough terminal performance to stop a threat. Rob Pincus offers some insights into this concern and backs it up with gel testing. BACKGROUND One reason shooters thinking about home defense, or law-enforcement or private security professionals equipped with SBRs have…

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  • 13:40
    Draw Prevent

    In this extended video, Todd Fossey of Integrative Defense Strategies (IDS) teaches what he calls Draw Prevent — preventing an attacker from drawing a firearm from the holster. The lesson integrates hands-free skills with firearms skills. In this video, the attacker is drawing from the right-hand side at about the 3 o’clock position, though the…

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  • 4:05
    Alpha Foxtrot Glock Frame

    Rob Pincus explains the features of the Alpha Foxtrot AF-C Glock 19 Gen 3 compatible aluminum frame. It’s a 7075 T6 forged aluminum frame and is made in the USA. This frame replacement will upgrade your Glock shooting experience with lots of extra features. ERGONOMICS Rob likes the ergonomics of the Alpha Foxtrot AF-C. It…

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  • 3:27
    Blacked-out Rear Sights

    Why does Rob Pincus prefer a blacked-out rear sight on a defensive pistol? And what combination of front and rear sights does he believe is the best? Front Sight Focus The most important thing you need to focus on if you reach a level of precision where you need sighted fire is the front sight.…

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  • 3:23
    Mental Health Awareness in the Gun Community

    Mental health and firearms is an important issue that gun owners need to be talking about. Why? Rob Pincus explains. Walk The Talk America Perhaps you’ve seen the WTTA logo being worn by many industry leaders in the firearms community. They are doing it because they’ve been talking a lot about the importance of recognizing…

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  • 2:12
    Best Ways To Utilize PDN

    Here at the Personal Defense Network, we want all users, from free users to Premium, GOLD and PLATINUM members, to get the most out of our site. Executive Director Rob Pincus explains the best ways to utilize the resources PDN offers. Two Options When you go to the Personal Defense Network site, you can check…

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  • 2:43
    Shooting Stance Doesn’t Matter

    When it comes to defensive shooting, your shooting stance doesn’t matter. It’s important to understand why that is true. But it also does matter that you do not make your shooting stance matter when you are training and practicing. Confused yet? Let Rob Pincus explain. Defensive Shooting Stances At the moment you need to defend…

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  • 6:06
    Proper Defensive Handgun Fit

    What is the key to proper handgun fit? And what factors are often promoted as being key but are actually less important? Rob Pincus demonstrates. Especially when it comes to using self-defense weapons, it’s very important that the firearm fits your hand not just comfortably on the range but also that you can get a…

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  • 3:13
    Worlds Collide: Would You Take the Shot?

    “Would you take the shot?” is a question often discussed in defensive shooting circles. In competitive shooting circles, this question doesn’t exist, because competition is about taking every shot. Not taking a shot results in a penalty. In defensive shooting, the “penalty” for taking a shot may be injuring or killing an innocent person. This…

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