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Shotgun Tips from Tactical Defense Institute's John Motil

3:00pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016

John Motil is General Manager and Instructor of Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) . John is at every shotgun class taught at TDI and put together a few notes based on past experience about what works and what doesn’t. It’s good advice! – Make sure your shotgun has a stock (either polymer or wood) and a nice soft recoil pad. The wire or metal AK style or no buttstock at all won’t work. – Please don...

How will YOU react when you're attacked?

7:00am Tuesday, April 19, 2016

When was the last time you were in a fight? We're talking about a real, physical altercation where someone was punching you in the face or wrestling with you on the ground and trying to hurt you. If you're like most men, your last fight was probably in grade school, assuming you've been in a fight at all. If you're a woman, you've probably never been in a fight. You can pat yourself on the back...

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Does Your Self- Defense Gun Work?

by Gary Evens

3:00pm Monday, April 18, 2016

Seriously, when was the last time you took your self-defense gun out for a functional check to make sure it is still working? Those of you that carry a concealed hand gun on a regular basis probably do check it to see that it is loaded, that there is a round in the chamber, and hopefully you are shooting it periodically. But, what about that pump shotgun you stuck in the back of the closet or...

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3 Concealed Carry Tips for "Experienced" Gun Owners

7:00am Monday, April 18, 2016

No one likes to be thought of as a "senior" these days. Maybe you use another word, such as "mature" or simply "experienced." But whatever you call it, the fact is we all get older. And just as we need to be practical in our approach to other things in life, we need to be equally practical in assessing our ability to carry and use a firearm in self defense as we age. So here are 3 simple tips to...

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Caught Red-Handed: Entertainment Industry Conspires to Condition the Public Against Gun Ownership

3:00pm Friday, April 15, 2016

Does it ever seem like the entertainment industry needlessly interjects biased and politically-charged content into otherwise entertaining television programs or films? If so, rest assured you’re not unreasonably suspicious. Aside from the biases already attendant to the industry, the truth is that Hollywood is engaged in a concerted effort to propagandize unsuspecting Americans on certain...

5 Serious CCW Mistakes to Avoid

7:00am Friday, April 15, 2016

The number one rule for winning a gunfight is to have a gun. But even if you do, you may be doing things wrong that put you at risk both physically and legally. If you carry concealed, here are five mistakes you definitely want to avoid. Warning Shots and Brandishing We've warned you about this before. But it's worth repeating, because this is more common than you think. And the idea probably...

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Your Tactical Training Scenario…Sudden Deadly Attack

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Thursday, April 14, 2016

Take a couple of minutes and watch the video in the link below. Even if you aren’t a police officer, it highlights a dangerous situation for which you should probably be prepared. If you are a cop, do you have a plan for dealing with a pursuit suspect who quickly jumps out of a moving car and advances on your patrol car while firing? If you aren’t a cop, imagine a similar scenario in the context...

CCW and Law Enforcement: First Impressions Matter

7:00am Thursday, April 14, 2016

What do you think when you see a man walking down the sidewalk in a nice suit, carrying a briefcase? You probably assume he's a businessperson, that he's professional and courteous, earns a good living, and presents no threat to you at all. Now what do you think when you see a man walking down the sidewalk in baggy pants with the waist down to his ankles, face hidden in a hoodie? You probably...