Archive for self defense

Beyond the Target

The Fundamental Rules of Safe Gun Handling are often called the three ALWAYS.

March 21, 2012

Retractable Baton

My recent discussions on Unarmed Defense and Pepper Spray got me to thinking about other useful items that can be carried for self-defense in lieu of, or in conjunction with, a handgun. One that seems particularly useful is a retractable baton.

March 16, 2012

The Armed Citizen® February 23, 2012

Food

February 23, 2012

Unarmed Defense

Regardless of intention, there are times when carrying a handgun for self-defense is difficult, if not impossible. This might be because you’re somewhere it is illegal to carry, or because it is too much of a hassle. I didn’t carry my Kimber with me to SHOT Show, which was a difficult decision, but even without it, I still considered myself safe because I also practice unarmed defense.

February 14, 2012

The Armed Citizen® February 6, 2012

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February 06, 2012

The Armed Citizen® January 11, 2012

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January 11, 2012

Changes in Style

Carrying a handgun might require that you change some of your everyday habits, like possibly eating at different restaurants, not entering certain stores and, if you’re really serious about always carrying refraining from traveling to or within states that have unfriendly gun laws. It can also change the way you dress.

January 11, 2012

The Armed Citizen® January 6, 2012

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January 06, 2012

The Armed Citizen® December 29, 2011

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December 29, 2011

The Armed Citizen® December 15, 2011

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December 15, 2011

Close Encounters

Distance is a friend, especially in self-defense situations. The more distance between you and a bad guy, the more you control the outcome of the situation. Unfortunately, since the attacker usually picks the location, distance is not always under your control. For this reason, you should consider in-your-face situations during training.

December 07, 2011