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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.

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.

Don't Let Ego Get In the Way of Learning

Those who truly want to learn self-defense strategies and techniques need to learn quickly that egos are only an impediment, says Sheriff Jim.

Skills Check: 20-Round Defensive Pistol Drill

Shooting drills with a concealed-carry pistol is something that many shooters neglect to do. Here's a skill-building practice session that will improve your CCW gun handling.

Get Off the X: Exiting & Equalizing in a Fight

If you find yourself without your defensive firearm or unable to reach it, you are not out of the fight. Either exit the area or arm yourself with the next-available object.

Using Your Car for Cover: BSR's Training for Vehicle Defense

BSR, located in West Virginia, offers tactical training for defense around vehicles, giving citizens the skills they need to fight from an immobilized car.

EDC Gear: FAB Defense Scorpus Covert Holster

In 2017, FAB Defense rolled out its Scorpus Covert holster, designed to provide users with an inexpensive, low-profile IWB holster.

Skills Check: Concealed-Carry Pistol Drill

Shooting drills with a concealed-carry pistol is something that many shooters neglect to do. Here's a skill-building practice session that will improve your CCW gun handling.

Using Non-Ballistic Weapons for Self-Defense

If you find yourself without your defensive firearm or unable to reach it, you are not out of the fight. Non-ballistic weapons can be found anywhere and could save your life.

Don't Just Stand There.

It is human nature that when something happens that is totally unexpected (Condition White) people often freeze in place for a moment before jumping into action.

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