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Before trusting your life to defensive ammunition, you need to verify it functions reliably in your specific pistol and magazines. This simple, 50-round test protocol evaluates compatibility through three phases: administrative function checks, precision testing and high-speed reliability drills. The investment is just one extra box of ammo. In return, […]

Low light shooting is one of the most important skill sets you can develop for real-world defensive situations. Why? Because most violent encounters happen in low light. You’re not just aiming in the dark. You have to be able to make good decisions when your vision is compromised, your brain […]

“How much ammo do you keep on hand?” It’s a question I get asked all the time. Sometimes it’s from a student trying to get into better training habits. Other times it’s from someone watching the market get shaky—again—and wanting to be prepared. My answer is always the same: “It […]

There’s an old saying: “I carry a handgun to fight to my rifle.” Rifles are considered fight stoppers for a reason. They hit harder, farther, and faster than any handgun on the planet. But why exactly are they so effective? It’s not just raw power—it’s how that power gets transferred […]

Is there a better way to test ammunition for civilian self-defense? It’s a fair question, and one that deserves real scrutiny, not just blind acceptance of legacy standards. For decades, the FBI’s ballistic testing protocol has been the dominant benchmark for determining bullet ability and performance. But that doesn’t mean […]

Over the last 20 plus years of providing high quality firearms training all over the world I’ve learned a few things about traveling with firearms. The first thing I will say is that it is not as difficult as you might think. There are some hard and fast rules to […]

As we get closer and closer to the elections, many are becoming more concerned for their personal safety. Crime is on the rise. Illegal immigrants are pouring through our borders. Civil liberties and constitutional rights are being challenged. In these trying times, self-defense, marksmanship and concealed carry training are popular, […]

Most criminals are opportunistic predators. They select their victims based on several cues from their vast experience of perpetrating crimes. But it is nearly impossible to be on “high alert” all the time. If you are well versed in staying in tune with your environment, the opportunity to pick up […]

The year 2024 has seen pretty harsh weather. Billions of dollars in damage has been amassed this year alone. While somewhat unpredictable, planning for natural disasters and other emergencies is well within our control. The first and most important step is planning. Creating and implementing effective emergency action plans (EAPs) […]

A growing number of Americans believe reducing crime should be a top priority for law makers. The available sources don’t always paint an accurate picture and in some cases the data shows crime is reducing. Certain types of crime have decreased, but certain types of crimes have increased. Property crime […]