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The Most Common Mistakes in Your Drawstroke

Carrying a firearm for self-defense is only part of the solution. An even bigger part of your defensive plan is knowing when to draw said firearm to protect life. Once the legal and moral requirements have been met, it is all about how you draw your firearm from the holster.

Why You Should Add Movement to Your Defensive Plan

Once the armed citizen has advanced to the point that he or she can draw and shoot their defensive handgun safely, accurately and quickly, it would be a very good idea to start adding movement to the defensive response. Movement has the potential to momentarily confuse and surprise an attacker, allowing the citizen to gain a bit of advantage.

Home-Defense Planning: Threat Response & Training

Developing a home-defense plan ahead of time will prevent mistakes, help you consider all options and work through the details before things get hairy.

Why You Need a Personal-Defense Plan

Developing a personal-defense plan ahead of time will prevent mistakes, help you consider all options and work through the details before things get hairy.

Home Security on a Budget

Professional home-security systems are a fine tool in your defensive plan, but they can be expensive. Here are six ways to build your own effective security system without breaking the bank.

Do the Unexpected

Do something an attacker would never expect can buy you precious time to defend yourself or call the authorities.

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