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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...

Shotgun vs. Handgun for Personal Defense in the Home

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...

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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...

At the Range: Sights for Home Defense

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...

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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...

How to Create a Home Defense Plan

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...

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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....

Ruger Redhawk 8 Shot .357 Magnum: A Modern Personal Defense Revolver

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....

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“This is my BOOM STICK!” This classic movie line embodies much of what people see in shotguns. Few firearms conjure up as much folklore and cliché as the shotgun. It has been a long-time staple of those serious about home defense, but it shares an equal-sized crowd of uncertain or fearful onlookers. They are loud,...

Home Defense Shotguns: What You Need To Know

“This is my BOOM STICK!” This classic movie line embodies much of what people see in shotguns. Few firearms conjure up as much folklore and cliché as the shotgun. It has been a long-time staple of those serious about home defense, but it shares an equal-sized crowd of uncertain or fearful onlookers. They are loud,...

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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...

Top 3 Home Defense Shotguns

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...

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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...

The Byrna HD Does Not Disappoint

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...

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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...

Sootch00 Exclusive Review: Byrna HD Personal Security Device

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...

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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...

Emergency Home Illumination Strategies

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...

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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...

Sootch00 Pistol Review: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 9mm

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...

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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...

Springfield Armory’s Finding Fearless II: Episode 3 – Home Defense Training

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...

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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...

Mossberg 590M Shockwave: Home Defense Shotgun

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...

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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...

Springfield Armory’s Finding Fearless II: Episode 2 – Training A Real Estate Agent

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...

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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...

Binge Watch: Finding Fearless – A Women’s Self-Defense Training Series

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...

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We must be prepared for things that go bump in the night. This includes an action plan, discussions with family members and optimally a weapon to defend yourself should the need arise. While the options surrounding that weapon are plentiful and diverse, most people will rely on their trusty handgun to get the job done....

Home Defense Handgun: When Things Go Bump In The Night

We must be prepared for things that go bump in the night. This includes an action plan, discussions with family members and optimally a weapon to defend yourself should the need arise. While the options surrounding that weapon are plentiful and diverse, most people will rely on their trusty handgun to get the job done....

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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...

Video: New Critical Defense Rifle Ammunition from Hornady

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...

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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...

Training Video: Clearing a Building and Working as a Team – Distributed Security

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...

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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...

Training Video: How to Deal With Intruders – Distributed Security

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...

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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,...

Shooting Sports Industry Influencer Series: Massad Ayoob

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,...

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Tatiana Whitlock (Trainer) Paulo ‘GN’ Rubio interviews Tatiana Whitlock on the floor of the 2017 NRA Show. Tatiana talks about her focus on teaching personal and home defense so good people are properly trained and set up for success. Watch the Full Interview Series: Tatiana Whitlock, Steve Fisher, Julie Golob, Rob Leatham, Massad Ayoob, Chris Barrett, Ben ‘Mookie’ Thomas,...

Shooting Sports Industry Influencer Series: Tatiana Whitlock

Tatiana Whitlock (Trainer) Paulo ‘GN’ Rubio interviews Tatiana Whitlock on the floor of the 2017 NRA Show. Tatiana talks about her focus on teaching personal and home defense so good people are properly trained and set up for success. Watch the Full Interview Series: Tatiana Whitlock, Steve Fisher, Julie Golob, Rob Leatham, Massad Ayoob, Chris Barrett, Ben ‘Mookie’ Thomas,...

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John Correia (Trainer/Pastor) Paulo ‘GN’ Rubio interviews Active Self Protection’s John Correia on the floor of the 2017 NRA Show. John is a trainer but is best known for posting videos of real life events and breaking them down so others can learn from them. Watch the Full Interview Series: Tatiana Whitlock, Steve Fisher, Julie Golob, Rob Leatham,...

Shooting Sports Industry Influencer Series: John Correia Interview

John Correia (Trainer/Pastor) Paulo ‘GN’ Rubio interviews Active Self Protection’s John Correia on the floor of the 2017 NRA Show. John is a trainer but is best known for posting videos of real life events and breaking them down so others can learn from them. Watch the Full Interview Series: Tatiana Whitlock, Steve Fisher, Julie Golob, Rob Leatham,...

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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...

Video: How To Make Your Own Homemade Concealment Shelf

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...

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When it comes down to it, defending your home is a lot more than just having a gun, or even a gun and proper training. It means being ready for any events that could harm you or your family, especially natural disasters that could occur at any time. Preparedness should be the ultimate home defense...

Defending Your Home: The Full Plan

When it comes down to it, defending your home is a lot more than just having a gun, or even a gun and proper training. It means being ready for any events that could harm you or your family, especially natural disasters that could occur at any time. Preparedness should be the ultimate home defense...

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Looking for a Home Defense Carbine? Here’s why the M1 Carbine would be a great option. The Facts One effective, but often-overlooked, choice for home defense carbine is the classic M1 Carbine. This battle-proven rifle provides serious firepower in a light, handy, and easy-to-use package. The M1 Carbine is a traditional military “wood and Parkerized...

M1 Carbine: The Ultimate Home Defense Carbine?

Looking for a Home Defense Carbine? Here’s why the M1 Carbine would be a great option. The Facts One effective, but often-overlooked, choice for home defense carbine is the classic M1 Carbine. This battle-proven rifle provides serious firepower in a light, handy, and easy-to-use package. The M1 Carbine is a traditional military “wood and Parkerized...

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