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Hell on Wheels: How to Survive a Gunfight Around Your Car

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Why the Springfield Saint Is an AR Worthy of Home Protection

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Taken: Common Sense Tips & Tricks for Surviving an Abduction

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What You Need to Create a Home Defense Plan That Actually Works

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Personal & Home Defense #204

A Helpful Guide to Choosing Your First Gun for Self Defense

These are the myriad factors you must consider when choosing a first gun for concealed carry or for protecting your family inside your home.

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9 Emergencies & Natural Disasters You Need to Prepare For

These nine natural disasters and man-made emergencies can wreak havoc on you and your family if you fail to prepare for them.

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Way of the Fist: 5 Techniques for Delivering a Powerful Punch

Learn to use the one weapon you always have with you. Use the techniques covered here to start cultivating a stealthy and powerful punch.

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10 Must-Have Supplies in an Emergency or Natural Disaster

From food and water to fire and shelter, these are the 10 items you absolutely need in an emergency or natural disaster situation.

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Personal & Home Defense #204

.410 Defensive Duo: Henry Lever Action Shotgun & Taurus Judge

The Henry Lever Action .410 shotgun and Taurus Judge .410/.45 Colt revolver undergo range testing and team up for guard duty in a home invasion scenario.

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Gun Review: The Canik TP9SF Elite-S 9mm Pistol

The Canik TP9SF Elite-S 9mm pistol offers custom-grade firepower on a budget.

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Gun Review: The Trailblazer LifeCard .22 LR Pistol

The undeniably weird-but-cool Trailblazer LifeCard .22 LR pistol offers wallet-sized protection that you'll always have on hand.

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Gun Review: The Angstadt Arms UDP-9 AR Pistol

The light-recoiling Angstadt Arms UDP-9 AR pistol reliably feeds from Glock magazines and makes for a great home defense weapon.

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Gun Review: The Flint River Armory CSA45 Carbine

The Flint River Armory CSA45 carbine proves itself as the ultimate .45 ACP fight-stopper.

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Yes, You Can Use Surplus Guns for Home Defense

With the right combination of training, accessories and ammunition, these classic old surplus guns are still capable of saving lives.

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6 Personal Defense Products That Level the Playing Field for Women

A rundown of six personal defense products designed to get the fairer sex out of dangerous situations.

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All-American Boomstick: The Remington Model 870 Tac-14

Not to be outdone by Mossberg and its 590 Shockwave, Remington’s unveiled its own 12-gauge shorty: the Model 870 Tac-14.

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