A firearm isn’t the only self-defense option. Americans are frightened for their safety. There have been a historic number of firearms and ammunition sales in the past year. However, many people can not bring themself to use deadly force to respond to a threat. This may be because of religious reasons or the fear of …
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Just why are you using a red dot? We are increasingly mounting red dot sights to our pistols and long guns. Sometimes it is because we need quick accuracy for completion. In my case, it is because my eyesight makes using iron sight almost impossible. Sighting in your red dot made easy. Many of us …
Trigger Press – It is simple, right? We all have heard it. Align at the target. Touch the trigger. Apply a consent press, pressing the trigger to the rear. But what is the science behind making this happen? This video by Jon with Mantis explores the science behind a proper trigger pull. The SCIENCE Behind …
Real men don’t carry .380, so sayth the knuckle dragger. I am an RSO at a local range. Recently I had a conversation with an older gentleman. I am 72, so that gives you some idea of how old he was. In this conversation, he said his grandson had just switched from 9mm to 10 …
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Legal Disclaimer I am not a lawyer. I don’t even play on TV. I cannot give you legal advice on castle doctrine florida. The legal information provided in this post is based upon information provided by Ryan Katz of Katz and Phillips. PA, in his ‘Are You Protected by the Castle Doctrine Outside on Your …
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Rob Pincus discusses the Five Fundamentals of Home Defense tactics: Evade, Barricade, Arm, Communicate, Respond. Thinking ahead of time about these five steps will empower you to respond more efficiently if you ever do have a threat inside your home, or trying to get into your home. Rob goes over each concept and gives examples …
The Back Story In September 2013, a 30-year-old man named Nikhom Thephakaysone boarded a crowded commuter train in San Francisco. The man drew a large-frame pistol and pointed the weapon across thetrain’s aisle directly at the man. At one point, he even wiped his nosewith his weapon hand while holding the pistol. Even though there …
I am not a lawyer. I am not a lawyer. I don’t even play one on TV. Heck, I didn’t stay in a Holiday Inn last night. The content in blogs on this site does not constitute legal advice. It is my opinion based upon my research. Philip Vancil Freedom First Self Defense LLC
I recently reviewed a post from U.S. Concealed Carry Association discussing the topic of when you are justified in shooting an unarmed attacker. The highlight of the post is a video featuring U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski interviews criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve of Wisconsin-based Grieve Law, LLC. The two men …
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Growing up, I learned that when shooting a pistol, you should focus on the front sight; the rear signed and target would be blurry. That was great when I was in my twenties and thirties. Now as a seventy-something with progressive trifocals, it just doesn’t work. At a recent qualification event, I had to use …
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