Archive for self defense

The Armed Citizen® October 2, 2012

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October 02, 2012

The Armed Citizen® September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012

Do You Have to Fire?

When I can, I read the comments of the RackAttack to discover any questions that readers might have, and to better understand what people are interested in learning about self-defense and firearms. Unfortunately, I sometimes overlook a question, but run across it later when trying to come up with fresh ideas, which is what this piece is about.

September 18, 2012

The Armed Citizen® September 18, 2012

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September 18, 2012

The Armed Citizen® September 11, 2012

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September 11, 2012

The Armed Citizen® September 4, 2012

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September 04, 2012

Breaking in a Gun

As a gunwriter, my ear is often bent with complaints about firearms not working straight out of the box, especially handguns, specifically high-quality 1911 handguns.

August 30, 2012

Think Like a Criminal

One of the best ways to protect your home and family is by thinking like a criminal. Criminals don’t think like honest people; if they did, they wouldn’t be criminals. In most cases, they are looking for what they think is an easy way of life—living off the efforts of others—and they are usually quite lazy. They are looking for an easy way to make a quick buck, rather than working for it. The harder you make it for them, the more likely they will move on to the next victim.

August 15, 2012

Point Shooting

Point shooting can be effective if practiced regularly.

August 07, 2012

The Armed Citizen® August 7, 2012

When

August 07, 2012

Aiming

This question came up in a combat range discussion not long ago. Indeed, when does the aiming process begin? Most present said something about aiming beginning when the gun is at the full extension of the arm and the front sight is visible. Possibly, but I think it happens earlier in the sequence. As a matter of fact, I can make a pretty good argument for aiming beginning at the moment you realize you need to shoot. 

August 06, 2012