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American Guardian TV

Marksmanship, gun handling, mindset—American Guardian TV covers it all.

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American Guardian TV takes you to top training academies and the home ranges of highly respected professional instructors in search of proven personal-protection techniques and home-defense tactics. Tune in for instructional segments that draw from the skill sets of elite military operators and law enforcement agencies, delve into effective concealed-carry strategies and highlight self-defense methods with handguns, carbines and shotguns.

Adam Heggenstaller points the Kimber Crimson Carry down rangeMarksmanship, gun handling, mindset—American Guardian TV covers it all. There’s plenty of action packed into each episode, but more importantly, there is instruction and training with a practical, real-world application that will benefit any citizen concerned about self-defense. In addition, each episode takes an in-depth look at the latest personal-protection and tactical firearms and accessories.

American Guardian TV enters its third season on Outdoor Channel starting in January 2011. Hosted by Shooting Illustrated Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller and Senior Field Editor Sheriff Jim Wilson, the program will help you develop the competence, confidence and control that’s so vital in defending your life and the lives of your loved ones against criminal threats.

“American Guardian” airs every Wednesday at 5 and 9:30 p.m. EST.

Episode 40: Wed., Dec. 29   
Feature: Advanced Urban Tactics, Part I,
SIG Sauer Academy
Sheriff’s Tip: The Low-Ready Position
Gun Locker: SIG Sauer P226 E2
  CrossBreed Holsters SuperTuck Deluxe
   
Episode 41: Wed., Jan. 5   
Feature: Advanced Urban Tactics, Part II,
SIG Sauer Academy
Sheriff’s Tip: Be Ready for the Unexpected
Gun Locker: Bushmaster ACR
  Nikon M-223 1-4×20 mm
   
Episode 42: Wed., Jan. 12  
Feature: Selecting a Holster for Concealed Carry
Sheriff’s Tip: Loading and Moving
Gun Locker: Ruger LCR
  Tuff Products QuickStrips, HKS Speedloaders
   
Episode 43: Wed., Jan. 19  
Feature: Perfecting Presentation
Sheriff’s Tip: Recovery from Slide Lock
Gun Locker: Winchester Super X Pump Defender
  Shotshell carriers
   
Episode 44: Wed., Jan. 26  
Feature: The Safe Room
Sheriff’s Tip: The Thumbs Have It
Gun Locker: Springfield Armory XD(M) 45
  Hornady Critical Defense
   
Episode 45: Wed., Feb. 2  
Feature: Laser Advantages
Sheriff’s Tip: Ride the Safety
Gun Locker: Barrett REC7
  AR slings
   
Episode 46: Wed., Feb. 9  
Feature: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, Part I
Sheriff’s Tip: The Controversial Crossdraw
Gun Locker: Kimber Super Carry Pro
  Magazine Holders
   
Episode 47: Wed., Feb. 16  
Feature: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, Part II
Sheriff’s Tip: Lever Guns for Personal Protection
Gun Locker: SIG Sauer SIG516 Patrol
  Crimson Trace MVF-515 Green
Vertical Foregrip
   
Episode 48: Wed., Feb. 23  
Feature: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, Part III
Sheriff’s Tip: Women’s Concealment Issues
Gun Locker: Springfield Armory EMP
SureFire Titan  
   
Episode 49: Wed., March 2  
Feature: Couple’s Defense
Sheriff’s Tip: Look and Assess
Gun Locker: Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical
  Bipods
   
Episode 50: Wed., March 9  
Feature: Lessons from Law Enforcement
Sheriff’s Tip: The Backup Gun
Gun Locker: Taurus 856 Hy-Lite
  CrossBreed Holsters SnapSlide
   
Episode 51: Wed., March 16  
Feature: Shooting on the Move
Sheriff’s Tip: Stay on the Trigger
Gun Locker: Remington Model 887
Nitro Mag Tactical
  Leupold DeltaPoint
   
Episode 52: Wed., March 23  
Feature: Lasers on Long Guns
Sheriff’s Tip: The Quick Peek
Gun Locker: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 and Bodyguard 38