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The Importance Of The Press Check
If a semi-automatic is your defensive handgun of choice, you need to learn the press check.
I’m Almost Out!: Low-Round-Count Training
Some low-round-count drills and training tips for when ammo supplies get tight.
3 Exceptional Hunting Rifle Drills
These 3 exceptional hunting rifle drills will help you get ready for the field much better than practice from a benchrest ever will.
Evaluating Shooting Stances
An evaluation of common shooting stances that can help you shoot a handgun easier and more consistently.
Detectives, Gunslingers And Shadowland
The Shadowland firearms training center and a tribute to the one of the most storied lawmen to ever chase down a bad man.
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.
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