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So many self-defense advocates feel they up to the task of defending their homes in a home invasion, believing that they can handle the situation with cool determination. However, many forget how much stress levels increase in an unfamiliar situation.
February 06, 2013
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The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program works. I know this because a good friend of mine used it to teach his sons about firearms. I’m planning on using it to teach my kids about what to do if they come across an unsecured, unsupervised firearm.
February 01, 2013
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The reason that experts are constantly training is that repetition builds fundamentals, and fundamentals are the foundation of good marksmanship. Not having to think about how to line up the sights, reload or clear a malfunction, allow users to be faster at responding to a deadly threat, and can be the difference between winning and losing a fight.
January 25, 2013
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For years, when training and competing, I used the slide stop on my 1911s to return the slide to battery when conducting a speed reload. I had found that I could more quickly obtain my shooting grip in this way.
January 08, 2013
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There are many ways to conceal a handgun. Most of the best ways involve the handgun remaining on the person, but sometimes that is unfeasible for a variety of reasons. Women often carry in purses or bags, while some men also prefer to carry off their bodies in briefcases, day books, bags or even jackets.
January 04, 2013
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I’m always concerned that people have to be reminded to follow basic firearm safety rules. It seems like it should be common sense, especially rule 1: Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
January 02, 2013
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While in most circumstances of a home invasion, your best bet is to arm yourself, gather the family in a locked room and call the police, there are times and situations where you might have to clear your home. In those situations, you may have to go around a corner or through a doorway, and it’s better to practice those moves beforehand.
December 18, 2012
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Ken from North Carolina recently offered an excellent tip on deterring intruders; keep your car keys, with the automatic key fob attached, next to your bed. If you believe your home is being broken into, set off the panic button. The noise and lights should scare off a burglar and alert your neighbors, who you should know and have coordinated with to some degree.
December 17, 2012
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This time of year typically sees an increase in robberies, as there are more people out, it gets dark earlier and almost everyone is in a hurry. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. In other words: Slow down.
December 11, 2012
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A few weeks ago, my security system went off around midnight. My home-defense plan worked smoothly, as I quickly obtained my home gun, along with a flashlight, and took up post at the top of the stairs, while my wife grabbed our daughter and retreated to our bedroom and took up her gun. The incident ended up being nothing, thankfully, but it started me dissecting my plan for flaws.
December 03, 2012
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Most of us have experienced tunnel vision at some point in our lives, concentrating on one object so hard that everything else just sort of fades away. In most circumstances it’s only a minor annoyance or even a funny occurrence. But in a self-defense situation, it can be a major problem.
November 30, 2012
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I’m always amazed at how Hollywood seems to believe that couches, plank walls and interior doors can serve as cover for the hero and stop bullets. Don’t they have anyone who understands even the basics of ballistics, or the different between cover and concealment? I’m assuming not since heroes and heroines never get hit when hiding behind concealment, while the villain gets blown away when crouching behind cover.
November 21, 2012
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The step after developing a home-defense plan is testing that plan to determine if everyone understands assigned duties and will react in the proper manner. In fact, to truly test your defenses, multiple tests should be conducted, but the most illuminating is the one held in the middle of the night.
November 14, 2012
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I’ve long preached awareness as one of the most crucial elements of self-defense for the simple fact that if you don’t know that danger is near, you can’t defend against it, regardless of training. And since my primary objective is keeping me and mine safe, I want to be the first to recognize potential danger so I can make an informed decision for future actions.
November 02, 2012
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In the aftermath of Sandy, more people are realizing that there are many levels of preparedness. While many have supplies for a few days, long-term survival should also be considered.
November 01, 2012
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