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Movement & Distance in Self-Defense

When fighting for your life, every advantage matters. Here's how the dynamics behind movement and...

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Using the OODA Loop for Self-Defense

We are constantly interacting with our environment, whether consciously or not. The OODA Loop explains...

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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Two-Gun Carry: Considerations & Carry Options

Rather than carrying a reload, having a second gun can be a benefit to the...

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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Practicing Safety: The Glock Striker Control Device

"The Gadget," a striker control device from Tau Development Group, is designed to provide Glock-pistol...

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Testing a CCW Gun: Todd Green & The 2,000-Round Challenge

Many of today's handgunners misunderstand the original 2,000-Round Challenge as developed by the late pistol...

Reloading 224 Valkyrie: Lessons Learned

With the launch of 224 Valkyrie, handloaders across the country began experimenting with this new...

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The Trigger Job: Tips & Tactics to Improve Trigger Pull

I’m new to shooting and just bought my first pistol. During my first trip to...

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Federal Air Marshal Qualification: Test Your CCW Skills

Created for the Federal Air Marshal Service, the Tactical Pistol Course is an excellent source...

Gaining the Defensive Advantage in a Home Invasion

A noise wakes you up in the middle of the night. You're ready to defend...

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Skills Check: Max Michel 7x7x7 Drill

The 7x7x7 Drill, inspired by SIG Sauer team captain Max Michel, will teach you how...

Finishes & Features from H&M Metal Processing

How can you ward off wear and corrosion without adding an extra dimension to your...

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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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Confident CCW: Overcoming Obstacles to Effective EDC

You’ll need determination as well as a gun to overcome all the obstacles to concealed...

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