Home Defense

Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch training center, talks about why the comparative length of a handgun–when used properly–is insignificant to that of a shotgun and that length alone should not be a deterrent when choosing a firearm for home defense. You should ask yourself one question:If someone is running across the bedroom...

In this episode of At the Range, Eric Lewis discusses different sights and firearms for home defense. You have a couple different options for close range firearms. First off is the Beretta 1301 Tactical Semi-Automatic Shotgun. This firearm has a shorter barrel making it perfect for close quarters scenarios, like home defense. The great thing...

The number of firearm sales have skyrocketed given the current situation that’s taken over our lives. Many people are now first-time gun owners solely for protection purposes. To me, this correlates to a need for education. Just having a firearm in your home for protection in no way means you’re “suddenly safe”. Having a firearm...

Introducing the Ruger Redhawk that was originally released in 1980. The original release was chambered in .44 Mag, however, now it has been chambered in .357Mag and .41. Today we have a Ruger Redhawk 8 shot 357 Mag that features a red RAM front sight and a white outline rear sight for quicker target acquisition....

Karen Hunter, GetZone.com Contributor Choosing a shotgun for your home defense firearm will likely greet you with some heavy debate. From those who view it as “antiquated” and not quite up to par in comparison to an AR for example, to those who buy into every “Hollywood myth” they’ve seen or heard about shotguns. Discussions...

The Byrna HD is a non-lethal self-defense device, which the company calls a ‘personal security device’. It’s an interesting concept that shoots 68 caliber projectiles filled with something you don’t want to personally make contact with; a concoction of irritants. From the Byrna website: Byrna HD Self-Defense Rounds come in two variants: (1) Byrna Black...

Byrna HD Personal Security Device is a Launcher for OC & CS Pepper Balls. This is a Non-Lethal option for Self defense. The firearm is the main weapon for self defense protection. There are times where you need a non lethal option because of firearm restrictions or it just doesn’t warrant you shooting someone. Today...

One of the most important things that got me so motivated about preparedness, was learning about how fragile the power grid in the United States is, and what the effects of a prolonged outage would look like. There is a rather well known book in the preparedness community called “One Second After” by bestselling author...

The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 9mm is in service with the Czech Military as a sub machine gun so it’s built like a tank. The S3 semi-auto version is a great firearm for self defense or the range. Related Videos: Sootch00 Pistol Review: CMMG Banshee 45 ACP AR Pistol Scorpion EVO 3 Specifications: Product Name: CZ Scorpion...

Springfield Armory’s Finding Fearless II: Episode 3 – Training an Empty Nester The national average police response time is 10 minutes.* This 911 distress call made by a woman who is about to become a victim of a violent home invasion will last only 65 seconds…the last thing the 911 operator will hear is the sound...

There is a lot of chatter regarding what the best home defense gun is or should be. Everyone has an opinion — right, wrong or indifferent, people having an opinion is the only consistency regarding this topic. When it comes to choosing a good home defense gun it is imperative to understand all that it...

Seeking out realistic personal defense training is an absolute must in today’s society, but for most, it seems the training they seek is at the level they are comfortable at while never pushing themselves to expand their skills and gaining new tactics. You will not rise to the occasion…You will default to the highest level...

How prepared are you to survive a deadly encounter? That’s a question that we don’t ask at parties and around the dinner table yet every day thousands of citizens, just like you, are meeting evil in the streets, parking lots and even in their own homes. Unprepared and caught off guard, we can fall victim...

The best ammunition for personal defense just got better with the addition of Critical Defense Rifle. Critical Defense is engineered to deliver the pinnacle of threat-stopping power — even when environmental conditions aren’t on your side. Watch more videos of New Gear & Guns for 2018! The FTX — at the forefront of Critical Defense...

Does your team work together efficiently when clearing a building? Watch this training team as they enter a small school annex building in search of hostages who may be held there by armed attackers. They establish and maintain momentum from the point of entry onward. Without delay or compromising themselves by excessive talk, they communicate...

What actions should you take when intruders show up after work hours? Watch this training video from Distributed Security for tips on how to deal with intruders. Related Videos: Training Video: Clearing a Building and Working as a Team – Distributed Security Surprised by a suspicious individual in his building after work hours, the student confronts the...

Massad Ayoob (Trainer): Paulo ‘GN’ Rubio of Funker Tactical, interviews long time trainer and competitor Massad Ayoob on the floor of the2017 NRA Show. Check out what Mas has to say about the state of firearms training today. Watch the Full Interview Series: Tatiana Whitlock, Steve Fisher, Julie Golob, Rob Leatham, Massad Ayoob, Chris Barrett, Ben ‘Mookie’ Thomas,...

Grant Thompson – “The King of Random”, shows his step by step instructions for making your own homemade concealment shelf. If you’re asking yourself, why would I need one? There are a few reasons, but our #1 would be easy access to our home defense weapons/gear but still well hidden from common thieves.  Related articles: You...