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Handgun Training Classes Sept. 29 & 30
Tagged with: combat marksmanship, concealed carry, defend, handgun, lethal force, malfunctions, PFC, Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts, shoot on the move, shooting exercises, training
Posted in armed defense, training
Posted in armed defense, training
Updated Review: Magpul B.A.D. Lever
The Magpul Battery Assist Device (B.A.D.) Lever is a small metal assembly designed to make locking and unlocking the bolt catch for the AR-15/M-16 easier and faster. Typically, locking the bolt open means you have to reach under the mag…
Tagged with: AR-15, Battery Assist Device, bolt catch, carbine, M-16, Magpul, PFC, product review, review
Posted in armed defense, review
Posted in armed defense, review
Beware the Armed Adversary Within 20 Feet
“…Department of Justice studies have proven that an adversary armed with only a knife can advance and defeat an individual armed with a handgun from distances up to 20 feet. By the time the armed individual recognizes the threat, determines…
Self-Defense Lessons from Concealed Handgun Carry Course
Assisting with a recent concealed handgun instructional module in a high level executive protection course revealed a number of items which apply to everyone carrying a concealed weapon for self-defense. This particular course had representatives from the military, law enforcement and the security…
Tagged with: armed, citizens, drawing from concealment, drawstroke, duty rig, executive protection, Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock 26, grip, gunfighter, handgun, holster, law enforcement, M4, military, operators, pistol, practice, security, self-defense, shooting, sight alignment, sight picture, skill, special forces, special warfare, stress, trigger press
Posted in armed defense, executive protection, shooting, training
Posted in armed defense, executive protection, shooting, training
Crime Lower in Pro-Gun States
“Additionally, according to the FBI, states with Right-to-Carry laws have a 22 percent lower total violent crime rate, a 30 percent lower murder rate, a 46 percent lower robbery rate and a 12 percent lower aggravated assault rate compared ot…
Tagged with: aggravated assault, FBI, murder, Rep. Cliff Stearns, Rep. Heath Schuler, Right-to-Carry, robbery, violent crime
Posted in armed defense, quote, self-defense
Posted in armed defense, quote, self-defense
Crime Rates Down to 70s Levels Due to Citizens with Guns?
When you take a look at these U.S. violent crime rates as presented by the Disaster Center, it would appear that the rate of violent crimes in many areas are slowly dropping to levels not seen since the 1970s. The…
Katrina Neighborhood Militia Protects Homes
I had heard rumors and stories about things like this post Hurricane Katrina, however I had only a fairly limited amount of hard evidence. This is an old article, but here’s a real-life example of how you might be forced…
Tagged with: firearms, Katrina, LEO, New Orleans, shotgun
Posted in armed defense, crime, mindset, self-defense
Posted in armed defense, crime, mindset, self-defense
The Modern Society Rules for Firearms Safety
The traditional rules for gun safety are generally expressed as: Treat all firearms as if they are loaded Never point the muzzle at anything you do not wish to destroy Keep your finger off the trigger until on target and…
Atlanta Woman Prevails Against Deadly Rapist
Sometimes I get questions from people who ask, “what’s the pattern for the typical rape?” or “what type of attack should I be ready for?” You can talk about statistics and patterns, but the real answer is that you can’t…
Tagged with: handgun, home invasion, rape, Women's Empowerment Series, women's self-defense
Posted in armed defense, rape, women's self-defense
Posted in armed defense, rape, women's self-defense
Don’t underestimate the juvenile criminal
Just because the kids who are giving you the hard stare are only 14, it doesn’t mean you should be any less wary of them as potential threats to your safety. Over the years, I’ve documented many shocking examples of…
Tagged with: .40 caliber, assault, crime rate, Heckler & Koch, home invasion, homeowner, juvenile crime, juveniles
Posted in armed defense, assault, mindset
Posted in armed defense, assault, mindset
