Category Archives: Personal Defense

Self-Defense Tip: Brandishing is a Question, Not An Answer

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Robert Farago

You might wonder what the above confrontation has to do with you. The obvious lesson: if someone draws a gun on you, it’s best to run, comply, de-escalate and/or attack. If you’re going to charge a guy with a gun, … Continue reading →

Posted in Handguns, Personal Defense | 38 Comments

Question of the Day: Are You Adapting Your Self-Defense Style to Your Diminished Capacities?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Robert Farago

TTAG’s team is preparing to head to the National Rifle Association’s OFWG hoe-down in St. Louis. Once again, it’s NRA convention time. We’ll be blogging the beJesus out of the world’s largest gathering of gun-loving Old Fat White Guys. Ahead … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, NRA, Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 29 Comments

College Students and the 2nd Amendment

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tim McNabb

Arizona is considering a “controversial” bill that would prevent state-run colleges from restricting students’ Second Amendment rights. Only not really. SB1474 will allow in-state campuses to ban guns within buildings—provided the campus has gun lockers and posts signage informing gun owners … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Control, Law and Order, Personal Defense | 25 Comments

Wisconsin goes Gun Crazy Following New CCW Law

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

I haven’t posted in over a week and it’s driving me crazy. I’m like a crack addict that hasn’t had a fix in a while. Considering my recent SHOT Show binge, the withdrawl’s pretty sucky. The reason for the hiatus: … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, Handguns, Personal Defense | 31 Comments

Outreach to Antis: Never Give Up

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Bruce W. Krafft

Kristen Lodge’s friend, Nathan Lyczak, lost his father to a drunken, stoned 19-year-old driver named Jason Sokorelis. Nathan’s dad Richard was driving the family home when Sokorelis rammed Lyczak’s car from behind—and then shot him as he drove past. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Gun Control, Personal Defense | 14 Comments

Self-Defense Tip: Charge A Gun

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robert Farago

One of the major themes of this series: DO SOMETHING! If you’re in a life-threatening situation, you have to overcome your initial, instinctive urge to freeze and take authoritative action. Hopefully, that means run. Avoidance should always be plan A. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Handguns, Personal Defense | 39 Comments