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Ichiro Nagata photo The headlines remind us constantly. The massacre in the movie theater in Colorado. The massacre in the Sikh temple in Wisconsin. An incident might even happen in…

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CARRY THE MOST GUN POSSIBLE

While many of today’s pocket pistols are reliable and can get the job done when you’re off-duty, it makes sense to carry the full-size gun you’ve trained with the most…

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DEADLY BUDGET CUTS

Some politicians defend cutting police budgets with the claim that crime is down. Those words would probably have rung rather hollow to NYPD Officer Brian Groves when a would-be cop-killer…

HERO OR VIGILANTE?

Our country has a long and conflicting history of “people taking the law into their own hands.” In California, before there was organized law enforcement, communities evolved their own “vigilance…

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A struggle for the gun greatly increases the chances of an unintended discharge. Alfredo Rico Photo “A good shoot is a good shoot,” or so the saying goes on the…

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Multi-Gun Counterstrikes

In a fast-breaking felony stop, you never know if you’ll have time to access a long gun. Train with your duty pistol and use the door of your cruiser, as…

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TOTAL SUSPECT CONTROL

Handcuffing a suspect is no easy task. Always keep an eye on suspects during an arrest, and if possible, provide backup in case the suspect tries to resist or becomes…

Warning Shot Misconceptions

Warning shots send a bullet out of the barrel, and that bullet will land somewhere. If you’re watching the suspect, how can you be sure your warning shot won’t land…

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HIDDEN DANGERS

Safety should be a non-negotiable imperative in all situations—even getting to and from training can be hazardous. Sean Utley photo According to a report by the prestigious National Tactical Officers…

PERCEPTION VS. REALITY

Just because the assailant is down and out doesn’t mean the incident is over. Contacting authorities and explaining the scenario is an essential part of any personal defense situation. Alfredo…

UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE RISKS

A revolver in double-action mode is an excellent defensive firearm. However, a cocked hammer could land you in serious legal trouble. A light trigger takes less effort to pull. In…

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Tucking the shotgun’s buttstock under the arm allows the shooter to fire if one arm is disabled and prevents the shooter from using both hands. The wail of the sirens…

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