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Criminal Interview

Criminal Interview

The Criminal Interview in Real Life by Drew Beatty After reading an excellent and informative blog post about how criminals use questions to set up an attack by Second Call Defense contributor Greg Ellifritz, I was reminded of an “interview” incident I...
Holster Retention

Holster Retention

Which Holster Retention Level is Best for You? by Drew Beatty To safely carry a pistol, whether open or concealed, you need a proper holster. There are numerous holster manufacturers selling nearly limitless styles and designs. One important key to having a proper...
4 Hard Truths

4 Hard Truths

4 Hard Truths of Defensive Shooting by Keith Coniglio “Defensive gun use.” It’s a pretty dry, almost clinical phrase, but with heavy connotations. While there are many reasons to own a gun, those of us who carry them do so as insurance against...
Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy

Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy

The Lethal Force Triad: Ability, Opportunity and Jeopardy by Drew Beatty Use of deadly force is determined to be justifiable or not in the eyes of the courts and/or a jury. Of the many factors that come into play regarding use of force, the determination whether the...
Negligent Discharges

Negligent Discharges

How to Avoid Negligent Discharges by Drew Beatty I’ve often heard it said in the firearms community that there are no accidental discharges, there are only negligent discharges. I tend to agree with this assessment. Negligence is legally defined as: Conduct that...
Essential Range Equipment

Essential Range Equipment

Essential Personal Protection Equipment for the Range by Drew Beatty Thousands of articles have been written about essential range safety equipment, but it is always worth reviewing again. If you spend any time shooting recreationally, ear protection and eye...