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How to Make Yourself a Hard Target
Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about how you can make yourself a hard target, thus deterring...
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Selecting the Right Caliber for Self Defense
For personal defense, we want to select a defensive cartridge that produces adequate penetration and...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Self Defense and Your Vehicle
Sheriff Jim offers tips on staying safe on the road.
Ammo
5 Best 9 mm Loads for Self Defense
Richard Mann takes a look at five of the best loads in 9 mm for...
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Is This The Ultimate Lever Gun for Self Defense?
Richard Mann modifies his Marlin 1894 CSBL for personal protection. The question remains: Is this...
Tips
Self Defense Starts with the Right Mindset
As Ed Head says, being able to adequately defend yourself begins with having the right...
Guns
5 Reasons to Choose a 10 mm for Self Defense
Is the 10 mm a good option for personal protection? Brad Fitzpatrick lists five reasons...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
The Importance of Readiness for Self Defense
Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the importance of being ready to defend yourself at a...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Why You Need a Communication Plan for Self Defense
Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the importance of establishing a communication plan with loved ones...
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6 Best Self Defense Handgun Training Drills
What’s the best drill to prepare you to shoot defensively? That could be argued endlessly....
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First Look: Galco Holsters for the Taurus G3c Handgun
Galco recently introduced several new models of holsters for the popular Taurus G3c handgun.
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Is This the Ultimate Modern Fighting Revolver?
Caleb Giddings recently built a customized Smith & Wesson 686 Plus with several excellent upgrades....
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Guns
Why the Lever Gun is Great for Self Defense
Sheriff Jim Wilson makes the case that the lever gun is, for many, a great...
Tips
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Handgun, Shotgun, or Rifle: Which is Best for Home Defense?
Which firearm type is the best for home defense? Rather than try to decide between...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
The Role that Hearing Plays in Awareness
In a fight-or-flight situation, our hearing is often impaired, which is why we must rely...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Training is Just as Important as the Firearm You're Carrying
It's easy to get fixated on the guns & gear we use for self defense,...
Tips
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Tip: You Are Responsible for Your Own Safety
So far, 2020 has turned out to be quite a surprise for all of us.
Gear
Pepper Spray for Self Defense
We've long been advocates for numerous tools in the self defense toolbox, including incapacitating sprays...
Ammo
First Look: Federal Premium Practice & Defend Packs
Federal Premium Ammunition has paired a proven self-defense round trusted by law enforcement with one...
Sheriff Jim Wilson
Tips
Enhancing Your Shotgun Skills
A shotgun is a devastating fight stopper. And that is especially true when the shooter...
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