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You always hear self-defense experts say that you should train to hit the center-of-mass so that it will be instinctive during a confrontation. I’ve said this myself many times, both written and verbally. But, what exactly is center-of-mass in a self-defense situation?
October 18, 2011
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I can’t believe number the times I’ve been accused of being paranoid because I carry a gun for self-defense, and train with that gun in case I’m every required to draw in defense of life. And I’m not talking about people who discover my career and have questions about firearms and self-defense. I’m talking family. In fact, I’m not even sure my father understands my reasoning.
October 13, 2011
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So much emphasis is put on accuracy in the shooting world. We all want to put small, hole-touching groups in our targets when at the range. As a gunwriter, I spend hours at the range trying to wring out the best possible groups to learn the true accuracy of a firearm, whether rifle or handgun, by eliminating as many human factors as possible. However, tiny groups won’t save your life if you can’t do it with speed.
October 06, 2011
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There is so much for which we have to compromise when carrying concealed. We have to compromise in clothing selection and where we carry while following laws, and even what we carry.
September 19, 2011
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Over the weekend, I competed in a charity trap tournament to benefit Patriots’ Path Foundation, which raises funds to help veterans settle back into normal life.
September 13, 2011
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The Bill Drill is intended to improve speed and accuracy in self-defense shooting by teaching trigger control, sight tracking, recoil management and sight picture. There is some controversy as to who actually developed the Bill Drill, but it we’re pretty sure it was one of the Bills, as in Jordan, Rogers, or Wilson.
September 09, 2011
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In my blog on light discipline, a reader commented that advising someone to search with a light is wrong and unsafe, and in many situations he is right. However, I personally think that each person must make that decision for himself. I cannot tell someone exactly how to protect his or her family and home because I don’t have enough information about the person’s home or skill level. My job is to provide hints, strategies and training tips to make you think so you can survive a deadly encounter.
August 24, 2011
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While many know that it is unwise to flip on the lights when going to investigate a potential burglar in the home, many these same people will continuously run a flashlight when searching their homes. This is bad light discipline.
August 22, 2011
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We have received many, many comments on AmericanRifleman.org since implementing comments on article, blogs and videos. Some have been stimulating, some have been questionable and some have made us rethink ideas that we believed were clear.
August 16, 2011
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With the current riots in England being featured nightly on the news, flash mobs are quickly becoming a real safety concern. It is even becoming an issue here with attacks at the Wisconsin State Fair last week, among other criminal acts committed by large groups of people.
August 11, 2011
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The Failure Drill consists of three shots designed to ensure that an attacker is stopped by putting two shots into center of mass with a final shot to the head.
July 14, 2011
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I recently attended Nikon’s Invitational Shootout, where contestants from across the country—mostly sales reps and behind-the-counter dealers—competed for the first Nikon Cup.
June 21, 2011
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There are lot things I do and don’t do because of my self-defense philosophy. I don’t wear earphones when exercising. I always look in the backseat of my car before entering. I always observe a store before walking in to make a purchase, and I’m always aware of my surroundings and am constantly planning for situations that can occur in the location where I’m at.
June 10, 2011
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I’ve often wondered why the TV self-defense experts always rack the slide when performing a speed reload on a semi-auto handgun rather than releasing the slide via the slide stop. I always though it was to provide that extra eighth-of-an-inch of spring power to ensure the gun went fully into battery.
June 06, 2011
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There is one sure fire way to always survive an attack on the streets—avoidance. If you can avoid a confrontation, you will survive a confrontation. While carrying a concealed handgun means you can probably go anywhere with confidence, it doesn’t mean you should.
June 01, 2011
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