Tag Archives: self-defense

Staying Alert: The Key for Personal Defense

Posted on 9 November 2022

Maintaining one’s alertness involves monitoring not only what’s happening, but also any person or object that appears to be out of place. In personal-defense classes, we talk to the students about awareness. Some instructors love to use the term “keep … Continue reading →

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What Does the 21-Foot Rule Really Mean?

Posted on 26 October 2020

Above: A popular drill in defensive-training classes is to have instructors run perpendicular to the shooter in a measured space of 21′. The goal is for the shooter on the line to draw and engage a paper target before the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe Your Own Myths

Posted on 3 August 2020

One of my favorite myths is, “I use my handgun to fight my way to my rifle.” Now I am sure that that has been successfully accomplished, but I submit to you that those times are very rare. Researching actual … Continue reading →

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Short-Range Confrontations: Defending Yourself at Close Quarters

Posted on 29 June 2020

The next time you are downtown or at the shopping mall, take a minute and notice how close people stand to each other when they talk. We even allow total strangers to stand that close to use during a conversation. … Continue reading →

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