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Are You Good Enough?: Measuring Defensive Handgun Accuracy

A discussion on how to measure your defensive handgun accuracy and precision skills.

Escalation Of Force And Self-Defense

A discussion on escalation of force and reasonable-use force when it comes to self-defense.

Lethal Force: When Less Is More

Debunking the flawed “shoot ‘em to the ground” concept when it comes to using lethal force for self-defense.

The 4-L Rule: Self-Defense Flashlight Techniques

Here are some top self-defense flashlight techniques for using a handheld light in conjunction with a pistol.

Living In An Active Shooter World

The skills, gear and legal considerations to keep you prepared for the possibility of encountering an active shooter.

Improving Defensive Semi-Automatic Handgun Skills

How to improve your defensive semi-automatic handgun skills by balancing speed, power and accuracy.

Dissecting The Texas Taqueria Shooting

A closer look at the Texas taqueria shooting reveals that when it comes to self-defense, sometimes the devil is in the details.

3 Top Defensive Handgun Drills

If you carry a pistol for personal protection, here are 3 top defensive handgun drills and skills that you need to master.

An Empty Gun Is Useless: Mastering Speed Reloads

If you don’t want to be caught with an empty gun, it’s time to master the administrative, tactical and speed reloads.

The CCW Basic Proficiency Test

A defensive handgun drill for testing your practical defensive shooting skills with a concealed carry pistol.

Nothing Beats Shot Placement

Shot placement, or where you put your bullets, will always be more important than the caliber or gun when it comes to self-defense.

Firearms Training For The Family

Private or open-enrollment firearms training courses make the perfect family bonding experience.

Banging Away With Range Time Targets

Range Time Targets ... full-throttle purveyors of that sweet, sweet PING! The sweet sound of PING! Once you’ve experienced it, you can’t get enough of...

Couples Counseling For Concealed Carriers

If you’re a concealed carrier and have a partner, you could both likely benefit from practicing more effective communication in high-stress environments.

1,000 Yards In Two Days

Update your long-range shooting skills in a short weekend.

The Defense Of Others

Knowing when to intervene with deadly force and when to not.

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