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I often scratch my head at the current state of combative firearms training in the United States.
Training

Firearms Training or Trends?

I often scratch my head at the current state of combative firearms training in the United States.

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The Mad Half Minute drill is the creation of Special Forces veteran Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions and is designed to test a shooter's ability to move, take an accurate shot and then move quickly again.
Training

Skill Drills: Mad Half Minute

The Mad Half Minute drill is the creation of Special Forces veteran Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions and is designed to test a shooter's ability to move, take an accurate shot and then move quickly again.

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The 15 in 10 Drill trains shooters to engage multiple targets at varying distances. Try it out at your next skill-building session at the range.
Training

15 in 10 Drill

The 15 in 10 Drill trains shooters to engage multiple targets at varying distances. Try it out at your next skill-building session at the range.

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Designed for military use, the HK Combat .45 ACP pistol uses a blend of proven design features; here's a full review.
Semi-Auto

HK Combat .45 ACP Pistol Review

Designed for military use, the HK Combat .45 ACP pistol uses a blend of proven design features; here's a full review.

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I read a story a year ago in The Salt Lake Tribune that really made me think—and made me once
Personal Defense

Gear Essentials: What You Need for Everyday Carry

I read a story a year ago in The Salt Lake Tribune that really made me think—and made me once

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I have said it before and will likely say it until I am pushing up daisies: The brain is the most
Training

Mind Games: How to Mentally Prepare for Danger

I have said it before and will likely say it until I am pushing up daisies: The brain is the most

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Americans are fairly predictable people. Our lifestyle requires a certainly level of
Personal Defense

Mobile Warriors: How to Defend Yourself in Your Vehicle

Americans are fairly predictable people. Our lifestyle requires a certainly level of

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I spent some time last week talking with a police officer working on the East Coast. I was headed
Training

Self-Defense Tactics For An Enraged Attacker

I spent some time last week talking with a police officer working on the East Coast. I was headed

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If there's an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?
Training

Active Shooter On The Loose...What Will You Do?

If there's an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?

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Combative handgun skills are not really complicated, regardless of what some want you to believe.
Training

Maintaining Handgun Skills

Combative handgun skills are not really complicated, regardless of what some want you to believe.

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A high-quality, concealed carry 1911
1911

Unertl UCCP

A high-quality, concealed carry 1911

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If there's an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?
Training

Active Shooter Response!

If there's an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?

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