This is a guest post by Andrew Betts A bright, dependable flashlight is probably the most important piece of self-defense gear, behind a gun and a phone. It is far more important than an optic or magazine pouch and it’s definitely more important than the flavor of ammo in your magazine.
Krav Maga for Home Defense
August 11, 2016 By
We’ve been asked about Krav Maga for home defense. Here’s the thing – Krav Maga is specifically designed to prepare people for defending themselves in real world situations and in as an excellent way of learning how to defend oneself in a real world situation.
Shotgun Drills
August 4, 2016 By
As with any firearm, if you are going to own a shotgun for home defense you are going to need to practice shotgun drills in order to get and stay proficient.
3 Crowdfunded Gadgets for Home Defense
July 24, 2016 By
This is a guest post by Lauren Ventosa My husband and I take home defense and safety pretty seriously. We’re the nerdy types that like to see what’s new or upcoming in the gun market. We’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for any new technology that enters the market that could benefit us. Whether it’s […]
Why a BB Gun Will Help You Shoot Better
June 7, 2016 By
This is a guest post by David Denholm BB Guns are good for teaching gun safety and learning to shoot well. Long before you let your child use a .22, have him start practicing with a BB gun. A BB gun is a fun gift for Christmas, a birthday party, or even the 4th of […]
Introducing a Newbie to Firearms
March 6, 2016 By
Girl Fires Machine Gun for the First Time. You Won’t Believe What Happens Next! This is a guest post by Andrew Betts Spoiler: She has a fun time and no one gets hurt or embarrassed because she was experienced with firearms and started with short bursts, having a reasonable expectation of what was to occur. […]
Everyday Combative Mind
January 2, 2016 By
This is a guest post by Cory Monroe I frequently find myself being asked by students in my pistol courses questions about equipment. What type of gun should I get? Is a revolver OK? Ammunition types etc. While these are all very good base questions that I’m glad to see any of my students asking, […]
What is Your Defensive Fitness Level?
January 2, 2016 By
This is a guest post by SSG Daniel Shiffler In the self-defense world, we scrutinize everything we feel is important. From what firearm to own to the locks on the doors and windows, we research everything. The one aspect that is often overlooked however is physical fitness or defensive fitness.
Home Defense Thoughts
November 12, 2015 By
This is a guest post by SOFAS_TACTICS Home Defense Thoughts Home is supposed to be the bastion of security, unfortunately that’s not always the case. Statistics have shown that most robberies take place during the day while you are at work.
Home Invasion Prevention – Weak Link?
August 9, 2015 By
It’s a bit scary. A weak link in your home invasion prevention is your children. Without training and practice, children are probably one of the easiest ways for home invaders to enter your home. Children are naturally helpful. Home invades know this and will exploit it to gain access. Take a look at this video.
Training Your Body for Home Defense
June 27, 2015 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Travis Being in the Fight Gun owners who take serious considerations about their safety and home defense often attempt to train in a dynamic way. To prepare and ready themselves for any violent event that may happen in their lives.
How to Prepare for a Concealed Carry Class
June 21, 2015 By
By Home Defense Gun staffer Shana Making the decision to pursue a concealed carry license is a big step, one that you need to make sure you’re ready for before you get to the classroom. Do you know what to bring to your concealed carry class? When should you bring your gun? Are there any […]
How to Safely Obtain Firearms Experience
June 1, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Tim Randolph Firearms Experience Home defense and proper handgun training, aren’t factors to be taken lightly. The possibility of home invasion is real regardless of where you live, and having a gun in the home, kept safe and secured but accessible in case of emergencies, can mean the difference […]
Range Tip for Women (and Everyone)
May 15, 2015 By
Range Tip for Women (and Everyone) When you ask a lot of women why they don’t like shooting, you’ll hear, “It’s too loud,” quite a bit.
Instinctive Shooting
February 4, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Instinctive Shooting or Point Shooting or Unsighted Fire Shooting a handgun without using your sights may seem like voodoo magic to a lot of shooters. While it is a difficult skill to master it is not really magic or difficult if you apply your fundamentals of handgun […]
One Handed Shooting
January 19, 2015 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester One Armed Man – One Handed Shooting Despite what I’m doing it always seems like I have something I need to carry. Be it a folder, grocery bag, holding a door, holding a phone or my daughter’s hand, I usually have something in my non-gun hand. If […]
Pistol Shooting from the Prone Position
January 4, 2015 By
Shooting from the prone position is a skill you should work on. You don’t see a lot of people on the range practicing it.
Introduction to Sight Alignment
December 25, 2014 By
Sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control are the keys to hitting what you are aiming at.
How to Make Good Cheap Shooting Targets
December 21, 2014 By
Going out to the range can be expensive enough with the cost of ammo and the range fees. You want some good cheap targets to bring along with you. We found a great video on how to make excellent silhouette type targets for about $0.20 instead of a dollar each.
A Good Source for Free Targets
December 2, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Andrew Betts If you train with your firearms for defense, you likely shoot at a lot of silhouette targets. It’s not like targets are particularly expensive, but free is always better, so here’s a way to score some free targets.
Teaching Others to Shoot Safely
November 15, 2014 By
You take on additional responsibility when you teach others to shoot. Part of that is learning how to shoot safely for both them, you and others on the range.
How to Be More Aware
October 17, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester Anticipation Behavior Your eyes feed a constant stream of data to your brain allowing you to perceive events that occurred micro seconds in the past. Yes, you are all living in the past and there is scientific proof! Your eyes gather the light reflecting off of objects […]
Training for Success
October 4, 2014 By
This is a guest post by Scott Sylvester The ability to respond to threats quickly and effectively is based on pattern recognition or schemas. A schema is a “scenario,” or a pattern of events your brain recognizes based on training, experience or pre-programmed mental rehearsals. Having a host of these developed patterns or schemas gives […]
Hearing Protection for Your Shooting
September 21, 2014 By
If you go out and don’t have hearing protection for shooting you are just being stupid. You are going to hurt you hearing, plain and simple.
