Defensive Shooting & Tactical Training Articles

Expert training articles, gear guides, and practical advice for responsible gun owners, concealed carriers, and instructors. Learn how to train with realistic shooting targets, anatomical targets, CQB and hostage decision targets, and improve comfort with premium IWB holster pads for everyday carry.

Defensive MindsetUse-of-Force Decision Making: When You Should — and Should Not — Engage

Use-of-Force Decision Making: When You Should — and Should Not — Engage

Skill with a firearm is mechanical. Judgment is ethical. The true measure of a responsible armed citizen or professional is not how quickly they can shoot — it is how wisely they decide whether to ...

Defensive MindsetSituational Awareness in Public Spaces: How to Identify Threats Before They Escalate

Situational Awareness in Public Spaces: How to Identify Threats Before They Escalate

Situational awareness is not about living in fear. It is about living prepared. In public spaces — parking lots, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations — the ability to recognize potential dan...