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Top Five Lessons Learned in Training

Top Five Lessons Learned in Training

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Loading up snap caps and starting from a self-induced malfunction allows you to get a feel for handling your gun when something goes wrong.

Don't Snub the Snub-Nose: Smith & Wesson Review

Revolver Revival: Resurgence in Wheelguns

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For several years, gun writers ignored revolvers. This is reasonable because there has been a renaissance of creativity in firearms design in this same period. There has been a steady, but declining market for wheelguns, but the surge of interest in defensive concealed carry has brought new interest to these simple and reliable guns.

Top Five Ways to Carry Off-Body

Top Five Ways to Carry Off-Body

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I hunted up some off-body carry solutions meeting those criteria. Here are my top five ways to carry off-body, with all kinds of caveats and warnings.

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 4 Lights and Lasers!

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 4 Lights and Lasers!

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For the first time in history, in Special Operations Forces at least, the majority of the killing was done in the dark — with lasers.

Stand Your Ground vs. Castle Doctrine: What’s the Difference?

Stand Your Ground vs. Castle Doctrine: What’s the Difference?

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Generally speaking, the difference between castle doctrine laws and stand your ground laws lies in the location in which you have a duty to retreat. We’ll start with the castle doctrine.

Top Five Modern Ways to Protect Hearing

Top Five Modern Ways to Protect Hearing

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Three sets of electronic ear muffs, one set of electronic ear buds and one set of custom molded ear plugs demonstrate how much hearing protection has improved in a short time and why you should consider one of my top five modern ways to protect your hearing.

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 3 Fighting with Edged Weapons

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 3 Fighting with Edged Weapons

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I tell my students, “There are no professionals left when it comes to knives, myself included. But plenty of amateurs get it right every day. Put the stabby part in the other guy. Don’t let him put the stabby part in you.”

Top Five Fixed-Blade Knives

Top Five Fixed-Blade Knives

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These might not be your top five fixed-blade knives. But, for now — and in no particular order — these are mine. Enjoy!

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 2 Revolver or Pistol for CCW?

9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 2 Revolver or Pistol for CCW?

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I have always carried autos, but that is as much a training scar as a lifestyle choice.

Everyday Essentials: Carrying In Non-Permissive Environments

Everyday Essentials: Carrying In Non-Permissive Environments

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There is a perception amongst some in our society that if there is no threat directly in front of them then there is no danger and therefore no reason to be prepared for what might happen. Everyday carry can mean different things to different people.