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Judging Gun Owners

Judging Gun Owners

by | Feb 23, 2017 | Self Defense

Judging Gun Owners by Keith Coniglio As I opined in an earlier piece, there is no such thing as “the gun owner.” We’re a varied lot with differing opinions, motivations, and attitudes towards guns and our Second Amendment. But we have one unifying...
Criminal Interview

Criminal Interview

by | Feb 21, 2017 | Self Defense

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

by | Feb 16, 2017 | Self Defense

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

by | Feb 9, 2017 | Self Defense

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

by | Feb 7, 2017 | Self Defense

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

by | Feb 2, 2017 | Self Defense

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...