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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,...
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Reloading the Double-Action Revolver
Last week, Sheriff Jim talked about the trigger skills needed to master the double-action revolver....
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Carbine Modularity: 4 AR-15 Setup Options
With all of the accessory options for defensive AR-15 rifles, what setups should owners choose...
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SIG Sauer Academy Receives CA Certification
The Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor course at SIG Sauer Academy received official certification from the...
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Skills Check: Single-Action Failure Drill
The failure drill for a single-action revolver is a little different than that for a...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
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...
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Skills Check: Single-Action Defensive Revolver Drill
Should you choose a single-action revolver for defensive purposes, it’s imperative to know how to...
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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,...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Collecting vs. Training: Spend Your Time & Money Wisely
Having a collection of neat and interesting guns is great, but it's worth considering spending...
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DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?
While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still...
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Review: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights
To test out the latest DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights from XS Sights, we went...
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Review: Justified Defensive Concepts Defensive Pistol Skills I
Justified Defensive Concepts, a new defensive-training school in northern Virginia is bringing a different element...
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Practice Priorities: Self-Defense Skills You'll Need Most
While money is certainly a consideration in your practice budget, so is your time and...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Team Tactics: Valuable for Defensive Shooters
Going beyond individual training, knowing how to effectively work in pairs and even teams can...
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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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More Than CCW: Self-Defense Beyond the Firearm
When we think of self-defense, we often think about and discuss concealed-carry guns. But living...
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Five Factors Affecting Training: Overcoming the Barriers
Many barriers affect the decision to seek effective training. Don’t let them derail your efforts.
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Surviving a Gunfight: Tips for Preparation & Problem-Solving
How can you expect the unexpected in a gunfight and survive? Sheriff Jim has a...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Training & Practice: You Need Both to Build Self-Defense Skills
Think training and practicing are the same thing? Not so, says Sheriff Jim. Here's why...
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Top 5 Shooting Illustrated Articles of 2018
Over the last year, we've covered a range of topics. Here are the top five...
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