The ABCDEs of Cover
Threats may choose to take you in the open. Here are some field expedient things you…
Intel
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The Byrna HD PepperBall Handgun
Weapons and tactics being mutually dependent, this article addresses both the Byrna pepperball launcher and the…
Kalashnikov Selector Manipulations
This article explains the whys and wherefores of everyone’s favorite part of the Kalashnikov series: the…
Glossary of Gunspeak
Here are definitions of some concepts we teach you about in our classes. Sometimes different trainers …
The Under-Practiced Art of Issuing a Challenge
Something like 16 out of 17 times, when an armed citizen draws a gun in self…
Firing the Stockless Shortie
Call it what you want. Some call them PDWs, personal defense weapons, after a unique brand …
IEDs: A Different Approach
Traditionally, training on improvised explosive devices (IEDs) has focused on how to recognize one, or how …
Grip, Hold, and Stance
What’s the difference, when they matter, when they don’t, and why you must have several in …
Alert Carry Conditions
Choosing a “carry condition” that fits your lifestyle and risk assessment well requires a thorough understanding …
The Lie: How Much Ammo Do You Need?
There is a misconception out there about the so-called “average” gunfight, that is often quoted as…