Ammunition Selection and Shot Placement Matter
A gunfight more than a century and a half ago stresses the importance of ammunition and shot placement.
Why You Should Carry a Handgun Every Day
Sheriff Jim Wilson explains why carrying a handgun for personal defense is important to do on a daily, all-the-time basis.
Why Was the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Revolver So Popular with Law Enforcement?
Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about one of his favorite sixguns, the Smith & Wesson Model 19.
Personal Defense is About Establishing the Right Habits
As Sheriff Jim Wilson points out, personal defense is really about establishing a series of good habits that you regularly employ.
7 Best Law Enforcement Revolvers of All Time
Sheriff Jim Wilson takes an in-depth look at seven of the best revolvers to ever be used among lawmen.
Why Doing the Unexpected Aids in Self Defense
Sheriff Jim Wilson explains why doing the unexpected when you need to defend yourself may just save your life.
How to Protect Your Personal Space
It's an everyday phenomenon that people are closer to us physically than we may even be aware of. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about how you can stay alert to these encounters.
Why Having a Lawyer is a Key to Personal Defense
Talking to a lawyer before you ever experience a deadly force situation is a good idea. Sheriff Jim Wilson explains why.
Why You Should Have a Partner for Firearms Training
Like much in life, clearing rooms with a partner has challenges and benefits.
How to Establish an Effective Mental Trigger
Knowing when and how to respond to different levels of threat is referred to as establishing your mental trigger. Sheriff Jim Wilson explains how to prepare yourself for personal defense scenarios.
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