Armed self defense: 4 reasons to practice movement drills
No one wants to be involved in a violent confrontation, but if you do find yourself in a life-and-death struggle it’s important to have...
Top 5 home shotgun defense tips
Since the days of the American frontier, the defensive shotgun has been known as a dependable fight stopper. Today, we may not go about...
How to choose a concealed-carry pistol instructor
When beginning your quest for self-defense instruction, there’s a lot to keep in mind. First off, you are, out of necessity, going to be...
Self defense for women: Cultivate Condition Yellow
Ask any self-defense expert what you can do right now to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime, and chances are they’ll say...
Little Red Riding Hood (with a gun)
Illustration by Amy Hulse, Studio Coronado Once upon a time, there was a young lady who lived with her parents at the edge of a wood. Her...
Lessons for the ladies on self defense
Learning to shoot: fun. Having my own pistol or pistols: cool. Knowing how to use it: priceless. Most of us in the shooting community...
Top 2 myths about self defense for seniors
There are a lot of strange tropes floating around in American popular culture about self-defense, many of which are so counterintuitive...
Self-defense tips: Living in ‘Condition Yellow’
Some years ago, Col. Jeff Cooper began to use the “Color Code” to signify conditions of awareness as it pertains to potential threats....
New Year’s resolution: A defense plan for the whole family
By now you should know that you are responsible for your own safety and should have a personal defense plan of your own. An important...