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The Principals of Personal Defense: Aggressiveness

by Gary Evens

3:00pm Tuesday, July 05, 2016

Jeff Cooper’s third principal of personal defense is “Aggressiveness”. As responsible, law-abiding citizens, we do not initiate violent attacks on others. But, we need to be able to respond to a violent attack on us (or someone else we wish to defend) when necessary. Because we do not initiate the attack, we must wait for the attacker to strike (or attempt to strike) the first blow. In the vast...

BFA’s Sean Maloney Elected to NRA Board of Directors

by Sean Maloney

7:00am Tuesday, July 05, 2016

I am honored and humbled to have received notice that I have been elected to the NRA Board of Directors for 2016. When the election results were first announced, I was a few votes short of the top 25 vote-getters to win a three year term (I came in #26). However, I was recently informed that because of an immediate vacancy on the Board, I have been elected to the NRA Board of Directors for a one...

Independence Day 2016

by Rick Jones

7:00am Monday, July 04, 2016

With the upcoming holiday, let's look at what it might mean to some people…a day off with pay, just a day off, family, friends, cookouts, reunions or just a day to lounge and watch the fireworks. As for me, I think of our Constitution, our founding fathers, our Bill of Rights, our military men and women who are performing their duties to protect our freedom. “FREEDOM”. We say it often, exclaiming...

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Use "4-square breathing" to calm down after a shooting

3:00pm Friday, July 01, 2016

Surviving a life-or-death encounter is the most intense emotional experience you will ever have. The physical effects are well documented. Your body will release a massive dose of adrenaline to give you the strength to fight and survive. But like any chemical, it also has negative side effects, including time distortion, tunnel vision, hearing loss, and emotional detachment. Even after you...

A Legal Double Standard: The Media, and the Rest of Us

by Jim Shepherd

7:00am Friday, July 01, 2016

It's becoming more and more apparent that when it comes to guns- and especially gun rights- there's a legal double standard. For instance, if you're an "average" Washington, DC resident who happens to own a "high capacity" magazine for a modern sporting rifle, you can expect to find yourself in legal trouble. If, however, you're an NBC news reporter trying to make a point - on television- by...

CMP Observes 20th Year During 2016 National Trophy Matches at Camp Perry

by Ashley Brugnone

3:00pm Thursday, June 30, 2016

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Join the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the 2016 National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches – fired in July and August at historic Camp Perry, Ohio. Register now on the CMP website to claim your spot at this commemorative event! The 2016 Match Schedule returns to its original format after a two-year alteration in 2014 and 2015. The...

Weapon Handling in an Active Killer Event

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Thursday, June 30, 2016

[Recently,] I taught an Active Shooter/ Active Killer response class at The Tactical Defense Institute in southern Ohio. Myself and several other instructors presented three days of material for 27 eager students. One of the key learning points we discussed all weekend was how to avoid being mistaken for the killer if you choose to draw your pistol and respond during an active killer event. With...

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How to choose a defensive handgun

3:00pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Selecting a handgun for home defense or concealed carry can be a daunting task for many people. Revolver or semi-auto? Which caliber? Which make and model? What ammo capacity? There are many considerations. It can easily become overwhelming and result in "analysis paralysis." Here's a video that gives you a simple overview of handgun choices and how to narrow down your choice to the firearm that'...