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Situational Awareness

Concealed Carry Practice can lead to better situational awareness

Concealed Carry Practice: Where Should You Sit in This Photo and Why?

Escaping a Knife Attack, UF PRO

WATCH: 4 Tactics for Avoiding & Escaping a Knife Attack

Des Moines Father Stops Car Thief

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

Alabama Store Manager Thwarts Robbery

WATCH: Alabama Store Manager Thwarts Robbery by Woman in Elephant Hat

Argument in Florida Leads to Shooting

Argument In Florida Forces One Neighbor to Shoot, Kill Another

Virginia Gas Station Customer Shoots Robber

Gas Station Customer Wins Shootout With Alleged Armed Robber

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Officers Used Training and Awareness to Defeat Attackers

Watch How Effective Training and Awareness Can Be on the Street

A military police officer in Brazil defeated multiple attackers, and while he was also wounded, it shows the importance of training and awareness.

Knife vs Gun, UF PRO

Knife vs Gun: At What Distance Could You Defeat a Knife Attack?

The UF PRO Research Department pitted two experts against one another in various knife vs gun situations to determine the realities of these attacks.

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We tested three of the most popular 8-shot revolvers on the market today.
8-Shot Revolver Showdown With S&W, Ruger, and Taurus
Background check bills, Congress recently allocated $25 million to CDC gun violence research.
REPORT: House to Vote on 2 Background Check Bills, HR 8 & HR 1446
The SIG 1911 Equinox, a Custom Works offering, will only produce 500 pistols.
SIG 1911 Equinox: SIG Custom Works Unveils Limited Full-Size in .45 ACP
Anti-gun Congress, Democrat Gun bill, Gun Background Check System, SIG P239
REPORT: Democrats Attempting to Fast Track Anti-Gun Bills in Congress
Pennsylvania Permit Holder Thwarts Robbery

Pennsylvania Permit Holder With Gun Thwarts Coatesville Robbery

A Pennsylvania permit holder noticed a robbery in progress via situational awareness, so he thwarted the attempt with a few well-placed shots.

Armed Store Employee Shoots Robber, shooting

WATCH: Armed Store Employee Drops Robber as He Grabs for Gun

An armed store employee used situational awareness to notice pre-attack cues, which allowed him to shoot an armed robber as he tried to draw his gun.

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Transitional Zones

Why You Should Raise Your Awareness Level in Transitional Zones

Transitional zones are areas where there is a higher chance of an attack, and include any place that provides an element of surprise and escape.

Armed Chicago Driver Shoots, Kills Alleged Carjacker

Armed Chicago Driver Shoots, Kills Alleged Carjacker on Loop

After being rear ended and pulling over to check the damage, an armed Chicago driver had to defend himself against an alleged carjacker on the South Side.

Chicago Gunfight Results in Two Deaths

Chicago Gunfight Leads to Deaths of Family Man, Career Criminal

A Chicago gunfight ended in the deaths of two men; one was a legal concealed carrier and family man, while the other was a career criminal.

Puerto Rico Guard Defeats Multiple Suspects

WATCH: Security Guard Triumphs in Puerto Rican Gas Station Shootout

Thanks to his situational awareness, a guard at a Puerto Rican gas station was able to draw his gun and repel multiple attackers during a robbery attempt.

Tueller Drill

The Tueller Drill: Why the 21-foot Rule is Important for Self Defense

While most shooters have heard of the Tueller drill, many misinterpret its purpose, which is to help folks understand awareness and draw speed.

Holster Draw, Brazil, officer

WATCH: Off-Duty Brazilian Cop Kills Attacker Despite Slow Holster Draw

An off-duty Brazilian police officer looked like an easy target for an attacker, but she won the encounter, despite her pack encumbering her holster draw.

Indiana Spring Breakers, Armed Robbery, gun

WATCH: Indiana Spring Breakers Overpower Armed Robber in Florida

While visiting the Sunshine State, four Indiana spring breakers became victims of an attempted robbery, but they overpowered the suspects and took the gun.

Axe Wielding Suspect

Axe Wielding Suspect Threatens Resident, Runs When Gun is Produced

A Utah resident woke up to discover an axe wielding suspect in his front yard yelling threats, but he took off when the resident revealed he had a gun.

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