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What to Look for in Defensive Firearm Training

What to Look for in Defensive Firearm Training

In defensive shooting, as in most other things in life, we improve what we measure....
Handgun Reloads: How-To & Expert Tips

Handgun Reloads: How-To & Expert Tips

Reloads are undeniably one of the most essential skills a serious defensive shooter can have....
Trends & Self-Defense Training: Choose What Works for You

Trends & Self-Defense Training: Choose What Works for You

Everything that’s old is new again, or something like that. Don’t let trends influence your...
Skills Check: Ankle-Carry Drill

Skills Check: Ankle-Carry Drill

Tired of standing around at the range? Try kneeling instead.
Self-Defense Evolution: Here's How Far We've Come

Self-Defense Evolution: Here's How Far We've Come

Firearms, gear and training all evolve; sometimes it’s worth looking back to see how far...
No Safe Spaces: Why We Need Personal-Defense Skills

No Safe Spaces: Why We Need Personal-Defense Skills

It’s a sobering thought, but there really is no such thing as a “safe” space,...
Reloading the Double-Action Revolver

Reloading the Double-Action Revolver

Last week, Sheriff Jim talked about the trigger skills needed to master the double-action revolver....
Carbine Modularity: 4 AR-15 Setup Options

Carbine Modularity: 4 AR-15 Setup Options

With all of the accessory options for defensive AR-15 rifles, what setups should owners choose...
SIG Sauer Academy Receives CA Certification

SIG Sauer Academy Receives CA Certification

The Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor course at SIG Sauer Academy received official certification from the...
Skills Check: Single-Action Failure Drill

Skills Check: Single-Action Failure Drill

The failure drill for a single-action revolver is a little different than that for a...
3 Self-Defense Opinions That Don't Hold Water

3 Self-Defense Opinions That Don't Hold Water

Too often, Sheriff Jim hears these three claims in the personal-defense community. Here's why you...
Skills Check: Single-Action Defensive Revolver Drill

Skills Check: Single-Action Defensive Revolver Drill

Should you choose a single-action revolver for defensive purposes, it’s imperative to know how to...
Beating the Clock: Timing & Calmness in Self-Defense

Beating the Clock: Timing & Calmness in Self-Defense

Rapid, sequential action is vital when playing Beat the Clock—for your life. Here's how timing,...
Collecting vs. Training: Spend Your Time & Money Wisely

Collecting vs. Training: Spend Your Time & Money Wisely

Having a collection of neat and interesting guns is great, but it's worth considering spending...
DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?

DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?

While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still...
Review: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights

Review: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights

To test out the latest DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights from XS Sights, we went...
Review: Justified Defensive Concepts Defensive Pistol Skills I

Review: Justified Defensive Concepts Defensive Pistol Skills I

Justified Defensive Concepts, a new defensive-training school in northern Virginia is bringing a different element...
Practice Priorities: Self-Defense Skills You'll Need Most

Practice Priorities: Self-Defense Skills You'll Need Most

While money is certainly a consideration in your practice budget, so is your time and...
Team Tactics: Valuable for Defensive Shooters

Team Tactics: Valuable for Defensive Shooters

Going beyond individual training, knowing how to effectively work in pairs and even teams can...
CCW Training: Are We Practicing the Wrong Skills?

CCW Training: Are We Practicing the Wrong Skills?

With a critical mass of shooting footage now available for examination, it's becoming clearer that...
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