Michael Janich, Author at Personal Defense World

Against a close-range lethal threat, protecting yourself is even more important than drawing your gun. The Guarded Draw does both and protects while drawing a pistol.

Safely Drawing a Pistol During a Close Quarters Engagement

One of the greatest “disconnects” in firearms training has to do with defending against close-quarters attacks. Unless you are a...

A flashlight is, in many ways, the perfect self-defense weapon. Convenient, innocuous, and legal to carry virtually everywhere, it can be used in many different ways to keep you safer.

Flashlight Self-Defense Tactics to Show Your Attacker the Light

When most people think of flashlights and personal defense, their minds automatically gravitate towards low-light shooting. While that’s not necessarily...

Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight: Using Knives for Handgun Retention

Whether you are a duty-bound professional or a lawfully armed civilian, if you carry a firearm, you must maintain positive...

Firearm Retention is an Essential Skill for Civilians Who Carry Concealed

According to a Crime Prevention Research Center study, the number of concealed handgun permits increased dramatically in 2020. The total...

Bolstering the physical security of your home is one of the best ways to prevent a home invasion.

Stop Home Invasion Before It Happens By Taking Early Action to Prevent It

“Home invasion” is a terrifying crime that is distinctly different than burglary. Burglary involves unlawfully entering a private property with...

The Top 5 Tuckable IWB Holsters for Concealed Carry

There are plenty of tuckable IWB holsters for concealed carry out there in today's marketplace. In addition to the “big...

This Is What You Should Do When Your Home Alarm System Goes Off

Current data indicates that homes without security systems are 2.7 times more likely to be burglarized than homes with them....

Perfect Fitz: Col. Rex Applegate’s One-of-a-Kind Fitz Special

Col. Applegate's Fitz Special revolver is truly a one-of-a-kind firearm that sets the bar for what makes the ultimate carry...

Nighthawk-Korth Revolvers: The Wheelgun Has Landed

Nighthawk Custom, king of 1911s teams up with Korth, legendary German revolver craftsmen. Meet the Nighthawk-Korth revolvers.

Umarex PPK/S: An Extreme Air Trainer

The Umarex PPK/S airgun is a versatile training tool for pocket pistol carriers. With a MSRP under $100, you really...

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Neck Chain Holster: Stellar Rigs’ Travel-Friendly Carry Design

The Neck Chain Holster is designed to hang from a ball chain so the pistol rides on the upper chest...

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Armed & Ready: Using Improvised Weapons For Self Defense

Even if you do carry a purpose-designed weapon, improvised weapons can be a great adjunct to your tactics.

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Hard Target: Home Invasion Security Upgrades

A home invasion can happen in the best of neighborhoods. And because of this threat, we all need to take...

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4 Common Locations For Your Pocket Pistol

Find the best location to get your everyday-carry pocket pistol into the action fast.

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Balance of Power: Finding the Right Pocket Pistol

Finding a pocket pistol is easy, but finding the right one for you is serious business.

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5 Tips For Perfecting Your Pocket Pistol Draw

Here's how to get your pocket pistol into the fight when seconds count!

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6 Knife Attack Survival Tips

Lifesaving tactics to block the blade and get your gun into the fight!

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How To Choose The Right Pocket Pistol For Self-Defense

Choose the right pocket pistol to ensure you can defend yourself when the chips are down!

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6 Steps to Starting a Neighborhood Watch

Detect a threat early on to protect your family and community!

Pistol Punching: Turning Your Pistol Into a Close Quarters Fightstopper

Pistol punching is a very viable close-quarters tactic that separates gunfighters from shooters.