Category Archives: Personal Defense

Self-Defense Tip: On-Body Carry or Nothing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

Have you ever watched a woman fishing through her bag for a bit of lippy? Imagine someone trying to get a gun out of a handbag in an emergency. If the gat’s not in a holster inside the bag, purse … Continue reading →

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Gear, Personal Defense | 42 Comments

Self-Defense Tip: Have A Destination in Mind

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Robert Farago

When it comes to staying alive during a defensive gun use, you must master two basic manuevers: moving and shooting. There are a number of situation specific variations on the theme. Shoot and move. Move and shoot. Shoot then move. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Personal Defense, Training & Technique | 9 Comments

Quote of the Day: Facing Reality in the Classroom Edition

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Robert Farago

“I can think of nothing worse than having to witness my students being killed or maimed without me being able to at least attempt some sort of intervention . . . I might even die in the process, but, in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Law and Order, Personal Defense | 32 Comments

It Should Have Been a DGU: Hofstra University Student Dies in Police Shootout Edition

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Robert Farago

“Andrea Rebello lived with her twin sister in an off-campus house in Uniondale, New York. A male suspect wearing a black ski mask forced his way into the residence, which the sisters shared with two other students,” cnn.com reports. “At … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Personal Defense | 36 Comments

OMG! He Shot a Snake! With a Pellet Gun! OMG!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dan Zimmerman

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis has animal lovers and gun haters all aflutter. According to bleacherreport.com, he announced to all the world that his property is now down one reptile thanks to some quick work with a pellet rifle. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Personal Defense, Rifles | 99 Comments

New from Surefire: E2D LED Defender Ultra

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Nick Leghorn

As an EMT, there are a couple things that I always carry on shift. One is a Benchmade Triage knife, another is a Littman stethoscope (because using the same one that’s been in everyone else’s ears is just disgusting), and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, EDC for CCW, Gear, Personal Defense | 30 Comments

Quote of the Day: Does This Count As A Mugging? Edition

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dan Zimmerman

“We have two dogs and they didn’t bark. And immediately my husband jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. And I ran to my son Jeffrey’s room. And I never wanted a gun in my house but the sight of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Media, Personal Defense | 47 Comments