How can you ensure your success while carrying a gun for self-defense? Practice, practice, practice. With a little mindset thrown in for good measure. Well it’s not that easy per se, but let’s walk through some ideas for helping you to be confident with a gun in concealed carry. The following drills can all prove
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We all think we can defend ourselves with a handgun of choice, as though we won’t panic—as if we will have a cool head, muscle memory, clear thinking, and a steady hand.  But when it comes to possibly taking another’s life and there isn’t time for deliberation, the most important decision you will make is
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Sadly, the world is not a perfect place.  Because of this fact, there are many people who do bad things to their neighbors.  It is important to keep yourself well defended against such people.  First, you must keep your loved ones and you safe from unfriendly visitors.  Second, this is a check against malicious behavior.  Thieves, murderers, and rapists must know that not everyone will submit and be a victim; someone will stand up.  Thus, in society, responsible citizen defense is critical for maintaining order.  This is one aspect that is at a disadvantage for
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When you read all the articles on the different types of guns and what’s recommended for self-defense and home defense, you come away with only one conclusion: there’s a differing opinion and rationale for each point of view presented. Of course opinions are like writers – there’s one around every corner! Being a woman, my
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We live in uncertain times and we all know that we can’t be dependent on the police or government to adequately protect us.  It’s best to stick to the method of self-defense that our ancestors used – Do It Yourself.  The absolutely most practical and useful tool for self-defense is the handgun. The key advantage
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Guys seem to have an instinct for modification. The vehicle looks boring? Customize it. The house doesn’t suit your needs? Knock out a wall and add on. Then knock out another wall if needed. That instinct extends to firearms as well. Just look at all the stuff you can buy to go along with your
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As long as handguns have existed, shooters have constantly searched for anything that would give them an edge. Training aids have come and gone and while some were quite effective, others have proven either ineffective or even harmful. However, we are fortunate enough to live in a time when truly effective training tools abound.In this
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If you’ve decided to take your personal or home defense seriously, you’re probably researching buying a few firearms, or perhaps you already own one or more. The world of firearms can be confusing, so I wanted to cover a few points every prospective gun owner should consider. First, you need to ask yourself what the
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