Self-Defense
A place to look for answers to your questions about self-defense, the appropriate use of force, the tactics and techniques for keeping yourself safe, and the martial art of self-defense both armed and unarmed.
Homeowner Fights Off Would-Be Truck Thief With Bat, Then Gunshot After Suspect Threatens to Kill Him
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes TULSA COUNTY, OKLA. — A Tulsa County homeowner fought back with a baseball bat and...
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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Semiautomatic Rifle and 10-Round Magazine Bans as Unconstitutional
The en banc Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's semiautomatic rifle ban and 10-round magazine limit as unconstitutional.
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FPC and SAF Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down New York City’s Stun Gun Ban, Call Second Circuit Ruling “Caetano 2.0”
Key Takeaways The Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation challenged New York City's ban on stun guns and...
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Tactical Anatomy & Accuracy Standards
The saying, “mission drives the gear train”, is a reference to the objective having ruling authority over gear choices. We...
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A Relative Was Stabbing Children When a Texas Woman Grabbed a Gun and Stopped Him Cold
A pre-dawn attack in Marlin, Texas left three people stabbed and one suspect dead after a family member intervened with...
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Neighbors Say the Man Had Alzheimer’s. It Doesn’t Change What the Homeowner Faced.
Key Takeaways A homeowner shot an intruder who assaulted him in his home, with police confirming no public threat exists....
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Las Vegas Bystanders Tackle Shooter After He Ambushed Ex-Girlfriend and Her New Husband Inside Smith’s
Key Takeaways A man shot and killed a married couple at a Las Vegas grocery store after ambushing them. Two...
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Your Church Has a Safety Team — But Have They Actually Prepared?
On a quiet Sunday morning, the sanctuary is full. Children shuffle into pews. A greeter smiles at the door. The...
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Oklahoma Principal Shot While Tackling Armed Intruder Inside High School, Hailed as Hero
Key Takeaways Principal Kirk Moore tackled an armed intruder at Pauls Valley High School, sustaining a leg injury but preventing...
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Your Car or Your Life? Why Confronting Suspects Outside Can Get You Killed
Key Takeaways Confronting criminals outside can lead to serious injury or death, as numerous reported cases show. Stepping outside exposes...
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Why “Reasonable Belief” Can Decide a Self-Defense Case
Key Takeaways Fear alone can't justify deadly force in self-defense; belief in imminent danger must be reasonable. Lesson 5 of...
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Why Quality JHP Ammunition Is the Standard for Defensive Carry
Key Takeaways Quality, jacketed hollow point (JHP) ammunition is essential for reliable performance in defensive firearms. JHPs expand upon impact,...
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