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Knowing how to manipulate a malfunctioned firearm under pressure is an important self-defense skill. Regular practice at the range, if allowed, is the best way to become proficient at fixing stoppages such as a stove-pipe, double-feed jam or other problems. However, before heading to the range to gain confidence, malfunction drills should be practiced slowly at first with inert ammunition.
September 01, 2010
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I recently interviewed exhibition shooter Bob Munden for the article Best Shooting Advice I’ve Ever Received, but we also spoke about firearms, self-defense and the legendary Col. Jeff Cooper.
August 30, 2010
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There are many scenarios where there might be a reason to defend life and family, but there are just as many where the smartest move is to conduct a strategic retreat.
August 24, 2010
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While I don’t consider myself to be old, I do remember the onset of gun-mounted lasers, especially since one of the very first wasn’t even mounted on a real gun, but rather on a movie prop. Have any of us forgotten when Schwarzenegger brought the idea of gun-mounted lasers to the masses with a SureFire, then known as Laser Products Corp., laser as the Terminator?
August 19, 2010
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Over the weekend, I took another look at “Principles of Self-Defense,” and, as often happens, a section got my attention. This time, I was struck by the chapter on ruthlessness.
August 17, 2010
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Nothing will put you out of a fight faster than panic, which can quickly be caused by a stoppage or malfunction if you don’t know what you’re doing and haven’t practiced clearing your handgun under pressure. While there are numerous drills for practicing malfunctions and stoppages, a basic stovepipe—when an empty case fails to fully eject—is a great starting point.
August 12, 2010
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Ankle carry is a good option for both backup and primary carry.
August 11, 2010
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S&W performs polymer magic with its SD series.
August 10, 2010
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Everyone has his or her own theory about what gun to carry. Some people prefer semi-autos because of speed and capacity, while others favor the reliability of revolvers. As a section of society, we can’t even agree on what caliber is best for self-defense with some people believing that there are many good self-defense calibers while others think that the only round for self-defense begins with a four and ends with a five. Nothing I do will ever end this argument, but I can explain my reasoning behind what and how I carry.
August 09, 2010
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There has been a lot of fussing lately about lead bullets. The State of California has banned lead bullets for hunting in certain areas because the endangered California condor was supposedly eating carcass remains, digesting lead fragments and dying.
August 04, 2010
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There are many ways to prevent crime: alarms, unfriendly plants around your home, staying aware and the 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms. One simple way that requires very little effort is by getting to know your neighbors.
August 03, 2010
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I love going to the range and putting really small groups on paper. Shooting bullseyes makes me believe that I’m a pretty decent shot, which we all want to be.
July 28, 2010
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Col. Jeff Cooper was a legend in the shooting and self-defense worlds. In addition to being instrumental in refining and popularizing many modern pistol and self-defense techniques, Col. Cooper was an advocate of a prepared armed citizenry. He believed that the most important survival tool was the mind, and to help prepare the mind for danger, he created the Cooper Color Code.
July 23, 2010
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Welcome to the RackAttack. AmericanRifleman.org’s newest blog is about firearms, shooting and everything interesting, useful or funny in the outdoor and firearms industry.
July 21, 2010
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When Taurus bought the rights to Rossi, their legacies united and opened the future for both.
June 14, 2010
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