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Self Defense

Situational Awareness – Keep Your Head Up

There are certain places and times when it’s good to have an acute sense of what’s going on around you, in order to avoid potential risks to yourself and others. Situational awareness is a skill (and a habit) that helps to focus your attention on your surroundings and hopefully allows you to be better prepared for, or avoid, nasty encounters with those who may wish to do you harm. [Read more…] about Situational Awareness – Keep Your Head Up


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November 25, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense, Tactics, Uncategorized

Center Mass Targeting

I had a police officer buddy lament recently that there had been some public push back on a shooting where a man had been wounded in a gunfire exchange during a robbery. He’d been hit in the chest (and will survive), but the talk was centered around the old ‘why couldn’t you just shoot him in the leg’ question. Not the first time that this one has come up and it probably won’t be the last.

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November 19, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Op-ed, Pistols, Self Defense, Tactics

Don’t Be A Victim

Here’s the thing; I haven’t always been a gun advocate. After the school shooting at Columbine in 1999, I adopted the view most liberals still cling to; gun reform is necessary for our country, and long overdue. Then, during my senior year in college, something happened that altered my paradigm entirely.

I was out with fraternity brothers at a local bar celebrating the end of finals. There were eight of us drinking our problems away like countless Coeds before us. This night occurred in the early 2000s to give you a frame of reference. Nothing was out of the ordinary for the first few hours, but right around eleven, things went south and changed my lens forever.

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July 14, 2020

Filed Under: Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: 9mm, Gun Control, self-defence

Defensive Gun Use is Not a Myth

Anti-gun groups and organizations across America have been trying to tell us for years now that the use of guns for self-defense by private citizens is extremely rare. Groups such as the Violence Policy Center say that “…research has found a gun is far more likely to be used in a homicide or suicide than in a justifiable homicide. More guns are stolen each year than are used in self-defense.”

But is this true? Let’s take a look at the facts.

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May 22, 2020

Filed Under: Op-ed, Self Defense Tagged With: Defensive Gun Use, DGU, Self-Defense

ALWAYS PACK IN CASE

Imagine this scenario for a moment – you’re the son of a billionaire known for his philanthropy. One night, your parents take you to the Opera located in a seedy part of town. After the show, your old man elects to take a short-cut through a desolate alley. His decision proves fatal. Not a minute through, the three of you are confronted by a gunman in his twenties who demands valuables. Your father does his best to comply, but as the gunman reaches for pearls hanging around your mother’s neck, dad’s protective gene kicks in and he lunges at the man. What happens next is tragic; the gunman reacts, pulls the trigger twice, and like that, you’re the wealthiest orphan north of the Mississippi.

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May 18, 2020

Filed Under: Op-ed, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: 2nd Amendment, 9mm, Ammunition, Ankle Holsters, Armed Good Guys, Arsenal, Batman, CCW, Civil Liberties, Conceal and Carry, Fortify, gun owners, Gun Safety, Guns, handguns, K-Var, Nevada, Patriot, pistol, Rex Zero 1, self-defence, USA, Victim

Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most

How safe are your guns?

How safe do they need to be?

Currently, there are more guns in personal possession in the U.S. than there are people. That’s a lot of firepower. Let’s take a look at the numbers:

  • Less than half of all households claim to own any firearms at all – that means that more gun owners certainly have multiple weapons within their homes
  • 54% of those owners report that they do not take measures to store all of their guns safely
  • 20% of those households have small children in the home
  • 10% of owners indicate that they keep all of their weapons unlocked and loaded

For most people, the concept of gun safety really isn’t an issue. You’re not high-risk, you take care of your firearms and take reasonable steps to make sure that they’re secure after use. That’s probably why government intervention hasn’t really been all that necessary up to now. [Read more…] about Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most


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April 28, 2020

Filed Under: Gear, Industry, Politics, Second Amendment, Self Defense

WEAPON UP

The ongoing ​pandemic​​ continues to put a stranglehold on international economies. With each passing day, we are witnessing unprecedented events take place, as an invisible ​virus​ pummels many nations around the globe, our Union included.

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April 19, 2020

Filed Under: Ammunition, Arsenal, News, Op-ed, Politics, Savage, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Ammunition, Big Brother, chicom, Civil Liberties, Conspiracy, conspiracy theory, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deep State, FEMA camps, Fortify, Freedom, Less Government, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Pandemic, Patriot, Second Amendment, Trade War, US Constitution

Armed Good Guys: Rob the Gun Store?

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Rob the Gun Store?


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March 30, 2020

Filed Under: News, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Georgia, Oklahoma

Heavyweight Bullet Choices for Personal Defense

There is only one reason to fire at another human being. That is to stop a threat. The threat must be so great that the only means of stopping violent action is to fire. It must not matter morally or legally if the individual dies as a result of being shot. This is serious business that demands care when choosing the handgun and its ammunition for personal defense. [Read more…] about Heavyweight Bullet Choices for Personal Defense


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March 26, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: +P, Buffalo Bore, Federal, hollow points, Home Defense, Hornady, HST, Hydra Shock, PDX, personal defense, Speer, Winchester, XTP

SAF Filing 2A Lawsuits Over “Pandemic Panic”

The Second Amendment Foundation, filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy earlier in the week alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, indicated in a news release late Tuesday it is “working on lawsuits against Washington, Massachusetts, and jurisdictions in California and North Carolina, among others.” [Read more…] about SAF Filing 2A Lawsuits Over “Pandemic Panic”


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March 25, 2020

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: Gun Control, SAF, Second Amendment, Second Amendment Foundation, Self-Defense

Gun Safety for Quarantined New Gun Owners

Exact numbers from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System won’t be available for at least another week, but by all indications, there are potentially hundreds of thousands of new gun owners. Many could be owners who never held a gun until they stood in line, waited among the crowds and finally got their firearm. We want you all to know the tenets of gun safety. [Read more…] about Gun Safety for Quarantined New Gun Owners


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March 23, 2020

Filed Under: Industry, Self Defense Tagged With: Gun Safety, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF

Armed Good Guys: Rob the Pizza Man With a Fake Gun?

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Rob the Pizza Man With a Fake Gun?


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March 23, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, North Carolina

Armed Good Guys: Patrons Saving the Day

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Patrons Saving the Day


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March 16, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Kentucky, North Carolina

Review: Charles Daly Honcho Shotgun

The American-designed, pump-action shotgun is the most recommended home defense shotgun. It isn’t always made in America, but it defends the turf well. Recently, a new type of shotgun has been offered for home defense. While the Charles Daly Honcho is a different bird and requires attention to detail, the 14-inch barrel pump-action shotgun just may be a viable home defense shotgun for some and the ideal piece for a few. [Read more…] about Review: Charles Daly Honcho Shotgun


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March 10, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Self Defense, Shotguns Tagged With: animal defense, Birdshot, Buckshot, Charles Daly, Federal, Fiocchi, Home Defense, personal defense, Pump Action, SBS, Short Barrel Shotgun, shotguns, Winchester

Armed Good Guys: Arrested for Carrying Same Ammunition as Cops? Colion Noir Breaks it Down (Must Watch)

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Arrested for Carrying Same Ammunition as Cops? Colion Noir Breaks it Down (Must Watch)


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March 9, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Colion Noir, Missouri

Biden Endorses Forcible Seizure of Legal Guns

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has announced he would tap avowed gun grabber Robert “Beto” O’Rourke—who wants to forcibly seize legally owned firearms—as his Gun Control Czar. The disastrous result would be a roll back of our Second Amendment rights and a potential uprising from those targeted by the unconstitutional act. [Read more…] about Biden Endorses Forcible Seizure of Legal Guns


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March 5, 2020

Filed Under: News, Politics, Self Defense Tagged With: Beto O'Rourke, Gun Confiscation, Gun Control, Joe Biden, Second Amendment

Armed Good Guys: Shootout Video

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Shootout Video


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March 3, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Concealed Carry, Illinois, Self-Defense

Situational Awareness: Hardwired Instinct vs. Motivation

When recently asked for thoughts about situational awareness training, I became (quite honestly) puzzled. It seems to me, it’s not a skill that needs to be taught—it’s quite intuitive. I believe recognizing human predatory behavior is hardwired into our psyche. Over time, wild animals have been replaced by criminals as our main predators. Just as a dog raises its hackles in a confrontation, the hair standing up on the back of our neck is a sign—an instinctual warning that something is amiss. [Read more…] about Situational Awareness: Hardwired Instinct vs. Motivation


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February 28, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Reaction Time, Self-Defense, Situational Awareness, Tueller Drill

Armed Good Guys: Married Off-Duty Cops Pause Date Night to Stop Masked Robber

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Married Off-Duty Cops Pause Date Night to Stop Masked Robber


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February 24, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Kentucky, Texas

Warren Wants to Up Ammo Prices With New Tax

If there is one thing the Democrats are good at, and consistent about, it is lecturing the American people about thing while doing the exact opposite. Elizabeth Warren was recently interviewed by WMRU’s Adam Sexton. During the interview, Warren claimed that a huge tax on ammo would be “good for communities of color.” Wouldn’t a tax on the Second Amendment do exactly the opposite? [Read more…] about Warren Wants to Up Ammo Prices With New Tax


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February 19, 2020

Filed Under: News, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: Ammo Tax, Elizabeth Warren, Gun Control, Second Amendment

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