PCC's or pistol caliber carbines are becoming very popular recently and for good reason. Sure, they don't have the energy that a rifle cartridge has nor the reach that a rifle cartridge has. Many defensive situations do not require the reach of a rifle cartridge. PCC's...

The Speed Shooting drill from Kyle Defoor has been around for a long time, only with less structured time standards. The Defoor version gives us a very specific set of standards to meet and pushes us to know and practice our failure point. 

Defoor Speed Shooting Drill: 

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When it comes to self defense, many folks have not considered how to use de-escalation. Talking to people is generally the most legally defensible use of force that is available to the general public. 

Talk it out: 

This article is written for medical personnel that...

Crimson Trace revolutionized the weapon laser market. Their innovative pressure switch technology has added useability to an otherwise awkward add on part. 

Crimson Trace has been creating grip integrated lasers for over 20 years. The product will usually replace your e...

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The holidays are a time for celebration and family. They are a time for fun and food. But they are also a time of high crime. From shoplifting and drunk driving to robbery and identity theft, we need to be aware of what if going on and how we can protect ourselves...

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When training for a violent encounter, remember that it is important to figure out how to improvise. Not just how to work around cover and barriers, but also how to work with a substandard grip or stance. 

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The Walkback Drill emphasizes your ability to use precision at increasing distances. The great part of this drill is that it requires only a 3 by 5 index card as a target. Its originator, Todd Green at pistol-training.com, developed many drills that we use a standard m...

Joe Navarro is a retired FBI agent who has been responsible for multiple interrogations/interviews. He is an expert on body language and how it relates to truth and deception. He is credited for catching the ice pick killer, master spies and numerous other criminals wi...