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Personal Defense World June/July 2021

Tactics for Close Quarters Self-Defense when Hands go to Handguns

Common-sense concealed carry promotes a safer society.

Personal Defense World December/January 2022

Do This, Don’t Do That—Guide to Basic Common-Sense Concealed Carry

One of many blockaded intersections and entrances to what “protesters” declared to be the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) in Seattle, Washington during protests in 2020. The only way in or out was on foot.

Personal Defense World April/May 2021

Surviving Civil Unrest is an Unfortunate and Necessary Skill These Days

The author uses a wrapped jacket around his arm to protect himself from being cut. He uses a fighting stick as an equalizer for knife defense.

Survivor's Edge

Knife Defense and Survival Start with Mindset—A Roundtable Discussion

Cold Steel: The Price-Friendly AD-15 Lite Tactical Folder

pregnant woman shoots intruder, oklahoma city

Pregnant Woman Shoots, Scares Away Home Intruder in Oklahoma City

A Philly Gun Store Owner shot and killed a looter.

Philly Gun Store Owner Drops Armed Looter With Headshot

After one attempted break-in, a Philly gun store owner spent the night in his store, then took on a second group of looters, shooting and killing one.

Washington Cigar Shop, Cigar Land, George Floyd Riots

WATCH: Washington Cigar Shop Owner Pulls Gun, Chases Off Looters

With looters destroying his store, a Washington cigar shop owner took matters into his own hands and cleared house with a pistol and help from a friend.

Hostages Overpower Armed Suspect who executed bystander in Circle K

WATCH: Hostages Overpower Armed Suspect Who Executed Bystander

Moments after a gunman executed an innocent bystander, hostages fought back and overpowered the gunman inside a Circle K store in Arizona.

How to Find the Weakest Link in Your Gun Handling Skills

Get out of your comfort zone and train in multiple areas to improve your gun handling skills to where you can deliver on demand, when it really counts.

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Self-Defense Fitness Is Just as Important as Accuracy Training

Sure, a quick draw is important, as is accuracy, but those who truly want to be a sheepdog against the wolves need to also work on self-defense fitness.

WATCH: 4 Tactics for Avoiding & Escaping a Knife Attack

A gun trumps a knife, but sometimes situations happen when you can't carry your CCP; here are four tactics for fighting back and escaping a knife attack.

Fireworks Stand Employee Takes Robber’s Gun, Shoots Him in Face

When an armed robber walked up to a fireworks stand, an employee distracted him by dropping the money on the counter before grabbing the gun and firing.

Des Moines Father Saves 10-Year-Old Son From Alleged Car Thief

A Des Moines father saw a man trying to get inside his truck where his son was sitting in the passenger seat, so he drew his CCW and held him...

Mississippi Woman Shoots, Kills Ex-Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute

While inside a car arguing with her ex boyfriend, a Mississippi woman had to defend against a domestic assault; luckily, the she had the means for defense.

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Pat Mac on How to Use a Self-Defense Flashlight With Your Firearm

When it is dark, a self-defense flashlight is a great tool for finding keys, walking to the car and identifying potential targets; run it properly.

Armed Boyfriend Shoots Man Robbing Girlfriend at ATM Down in Florida

When a man walked up to a woman pulling money from an ATM, her armed boyfriend stopped the attack using quick and decisive action with a gun.

WATCH: Shooting Under Pressure in an Attack Requires Training

Most shooters don't just naturally handle shooting under pressure; it requires training to properly react to a quickly evolving self-defense situation.

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Tactics for Close Quarters Self-Defense when Hands go to Handguns

Do This, Don’t Do That—Guide to Basic Common-Sense Concealed Carry

Surviving Civil Unrest is an Unfortunate and Necessary Skill These Days

Knife Defense and Survival Start with Mindset—A Roundtable Discussion

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Do This, Don’t Do That—Guide to Basic Common-Sense Concealed Carry

Surviving Civil Unrest is an Unfortunate and Necessary Skill These Days

Knife Defense and Survival Start with Mindset—A Roundtable Discussion

Cold Steel: The Price-Friendly AD-15 Lite Tactical Folder

Pregnant Woman Shoots, Scares Away Home Intruder in Oklahoma City

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