Defensive Handgun

ANNOUNCEMENT

by Dave January 28, 2011 Defensive Handgun

We’ve Moved! Our new blog address is www.defensiveforce.com/blog. Please update your links!Also, Defensive Force Instructors LLC has a new home on the web: www.defensiveforce.com. CLICK HERE for information about our upcoming courses and dates.*NOTE…

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ANNOUNCEMENT

by Dave January 28, 2011 Defensive Handgun

We’ve Moved! Our new blog address is www.defensiveforce.com/blog. Please update your links!Also, Defensive Force Instructors LLC has a new home on the web: www.defensiveforce.com. CLICK HERE for information about our upcoming courses and dates.*NOTE* We will no longer be regularly updating this site. Please visit our new home!

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CLE for Virginia Gun Law

by Dave September 28, 2010 Defensive Handgun

I am happy to announce that we are filling out the forms for CLE credit for Virginia. If you want to register for the October 23rd seminar, and want CLE credit for it, the fee is $125. We are submitting an application for 2.5 hours of CLE credit. Sorry…

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CLE for Virginia Gun Law

by Dave September 28, 2010 Defensive Handgun

I am happy to announce that we are filling out the forms for CLE credit for Virginia. If you want to register for the October 23rd seminar, and want CLE credit for it, the fee is $125. We are submitting an application for 2.5 hours of CLE credit. Sorry, no ethics hours. Non-attorneys are also [...]

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Where Even Prosecutors Can’t Carry

by Dave September 9, 2010 Concealed Carry

Uncle links to a story about a man who fires some warning shots because a gang of, well, gang members was threatening him. The comments discuss the wisdom of warning shots and legal implications.Here’s some additional background. The Nassau County DA’s…

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Where Even Prosecutors Can’t Carry

by Dave September 9, 2010 Concealed Carry

Uncle links to a story about a man who fires some warning shots because a gang of, well, gang members was threatening him. The comments discuss the wisdom of warning shots and legal implications.Here’s some additional background. The Nassau County DA’s Office is reeeaaaally anti-gun. The office has a policy of barring handgun ownership by [...]

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Required Reading for Concealed Carry

by Dave September 7, 2010 Concealed Carry

Here is a good write-up of a self-defense shooting that went to court twice. HT Snowflakes in HellThe defendant, Mr. Hickey, was involved in a self-defense shooting when he was attacked by three neighbors in his own driveway. He was charged with aggrav…

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Required Reading for Concealed Carry

by Dave September 7, 2010 Concealed Carry

Here is a good write-up of a self-defense shooting that went to court twice. HT Snowflakes in HellThe defendant, Mr. Hickey, was involved in a self-defense shooting when he was attacked by three neighbors in his own driveway. He was charged with aggravated assault and spent 71 days in jail. Massad Ayoob gave expert testimony [...]

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SIRT Pistol for Training

by Dave September 7, 2010 competition

Caleb has a post up on the SIRT pistol, a dedicated dry-fire handgun that shoots a laser out the barrel whenever the gun is “fired.”While this seems like a good way to train, I’d be afraid that it would make me look for the laser and not call my shots …

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SIRT Pistol for Training

by Dave September 7, 2010 competition

Caleb has a post up on the SIRT pistol, a dedicated dry-fire handgun that shoots a laser out the barrel whenever the gun is “fired.”While this seems like a good way to train, I’d be afraid that it would make me look for the laser and not call my shots – see the sights, take [...]

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Malum Prohibitum

by Dave September 1, 2010 civil liberties

The NY Times reports that Chicago’s gun ordinance, as well as state gun laws, aren’t successfully used to deter violent crime. HT Uncle.“We do bypass our ordinance because the penalties are more serious under state laws,” Ms. Hoyle said. “But the…

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Malum Prohibitum

by Dave September 1, 2010 civil liberties

The NY Times reports that Chicago’s gun ordinance, as well as state gun laws, aren’t successfully used to deter violent crime. HT Uncle.“We do bypass our ordinance because the penalties are more serious under state laws,” Ms. Hoyle said. “But there’s this idea that we didn’t really enforce the ordinance, and that’s just not true. [...]

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Chesapeake Shooting Ruled Justified

by Dave August 30, 2010 Concealed Carry

The shooting in Chesapeake earlier this month has been ruled justified. Decent coverage here and here. Sumdood fired shots at armed citizen while said citizen was standing outside his family’s home. Armed citizen, a concealed handgun permit holder, ret…

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Chesapeake Shooting Ruled Justified

by Dave August 30, 2010 Concealed Carry

The shooting in Chesapeake earlier this month has been ruled justified. Decent coverage here and here. Sumdood fired shots at armed citizen while said citizen was standing outside his family’s home. Armed citizen, a concealed handgun permit holder, returned fire and fatally wounded sumdood. Sumdood’s accomplice was picked up and charged with five counts of [...]

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Reloading Shotgun for 3-Gun Competition

by Dave August 28, 2010 3-gun

Here’s a good video from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit on speedloading your shotty for 3-gun. Looks like a good gig if you can get it.Here’s another good video with a breakdown of the shooter’s technique.Permalinked for future reference.

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Reloading Shotgun for 3-Gun Competition

by Dave August 28, 2010 3-gun

Here’s a good video from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit on speedloading your shotty for 3-gun. Looks like a good gig if you can get it.Here’s another good video with a breakdown of the shooter’s technique.Permalinked for future reference.

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Getting Out of Traffic Ticket by Carrying a Gun

by Dave August 27, 2010 Concealed Carry

Extreme Tolerance relates his story of getting out of a ticket by virtue of legally carrying a gun. The officer that pulls you over will know as soon as he looks up your license plate that you have a concealed carry permit, which with many cops is a “c…

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Getting Out of Traffic Ticket by Carrying a Gun

by Dave August 27, 2010 Concealed Carry

Extreme Tolerance relates his story of getting out of a ticket by virtue of legally carrying a gun. The officer that pulls you over will know as soon as he looks up your license plate that you have a concealed carry permit, which with many cops is a “certified upstanding citizen” indicator.I had a similar [...]

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Galil Ace and Krebs AK

by Dave August 26, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Galil Ace Rifle over at The Firearm Blog.As he puts it, “the consumer AK accessory industry is sure to start producing handguards, pistol grips and stocks for dressing up a AK-clone as an Galil Ace.”That already exists. Here is the Krebs Custom AK rifl…

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Galil Ace and Krebs AK

by Dave August 26, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Galil Ace Rifle over at The Firearm Blog.As he puts it, “the consumer AK accessory industry is sure to start producing handguards, pistol grips and stocks for dressing up a AK-clone as an Galil Ace.”That already exists. Here is the Krebs Custom AK rifle page, and the KTR-series rifle is at the top.It has M16-style [...]

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DEA Looking for Ebonics Translators

by Dave August 25, 2010 Defensive Handgun

That’s not a joke, that’s the headline at CNN. HT Tam. Another sign of our failing public school systems. Used to be lots of fluent Ebonics speakers around, and you could find one anywhere, even on an airplane.

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DEA Looking for Ebonics Translators

by Dave August 25, 2010 Defensive Handgun

That’s not a joke, that’s the headline at CNN. HT Tam. Another sign of our failing public school systems. Used to be lots of fluent Ebonics speakers around, and you could find one anywhere, even on an airplane.

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The Best Internet Thread You Will Ever Read

by Dave August 23, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Over at The High Road, I stumbled on a thread chronicling over a year’s worth of one man’s struggle to control the wild hog population on his property in East Texas. Well written, numerous pictures. It is now at 22 pages, and covers everything from cal…

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The Best Internet Thread You Will Ever Read

by Dave August 23, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Over at The High Road, I stumbled on a thread chronicling over a year’s worth of one man’s struggle to control the wild hog population on his property in East Texas. Well written, numerous pictures. It is now at 22 pages, and covers everything from caliber selection, wildlife cameras, traps, and the author’s purchase and [...]

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Value of a Quick Draw

by Dave August 20, 2010 Concealed Carry

In this post, Hell in a Handbasket says that a quick draw of your defensive tool may not be that big of a deal:I’ve never been very keen on developing fast draw skills. Though necessary forcompetition, they should be unneeded for defense as long as s…

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Value of a Quick Draw

by Dave August 20, 2010 Concealed Carry

In this post, Hell in a Handbasket says that a quick draw of your defensive tool may not be that big of a deal:I’ve never been very keen on developing fast draw skills. Though necessary forcompetition, they should be unneeded for defense as long as someone maintains adecent level of situational awareness.Caleb disagrees, and outlines [...]

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Zombie FAIL

by Dave August 20, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Great article at Cracked.com on why a zombie outbreak wouldn’t look like it does in the movies. I’ve long suspected that this was overblown, and now the internet has given us a real answer. (HT Sebastian)Bottom line: guns rule.Remember, the whole reaso…

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Zombie FAIL

by Dave August 20, 2010 Defensive Handgun

Great article at Cracked.com on why a zombie outbreak wouldn’t look like it does in the movies. I’ve long suspected that this was overblown, and now the internet has given us a real answer. (HT Sebastian)Bottom line: guns rule.Remember, the whole reason hunting licenses exist is to limit the number ofanimals you’re allowed to kill, [...]

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AR vs. Shotgun for Home Defense

by Dave August 19, 2010 caliber selection

James Rummel takes me to task for my first and second posts on whether an AR makes a good home defense firearm.As he puts it:In the second post, Dave devotes the very first paragraph to the issue of verpentration. After that it is rather pointedly igno…

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AR vs. Shotgun for Home Defense

by Dave August 19, 2010 caliber selection

James Rummel takes me to task for my first and second posts on whether an AR makes a good home defense firearm.As he puts it:In the second post, Dave devotes the very first paragraph to the issue of verpentration. After that it is rather pointedly ignored. Strange, as I thinkthat it is the one issue [...]

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Shoot Him to the Ground – and Yourself in the Foot

by Dave August 19, 2010 Concealed Carry

Matthew Temkin has a video out he calls “Shoot Him to the Ground.” I think that this is neither good shooting technique nor smart tactics, as Jason points out. Worse yet, it could help get you prosecuted. Here’s the YouTube of the promo:The tactical im…

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Shoot Him to the Ground – and Yourself in the Foot

by Dave August 19, 2010 Concealed Carry

Matthew Temkin has a video out he calls “Shoot Him to the Ground.” I think that this is neither good shooting technique nor smart tactics, as Jason points out. Worse yet, it could help get you prosecuted. Here’s the YouTube of the promo:The tactical implications of charging one-handed at your assailant are bad enough. Guns [...]

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Legal Seminar and CHP Course October 23rd

by Dave August 18, 2010 classes

We will be holding two legal seminars on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Marriott Courtyard near the NRA Range. Directions here.There will be two sessions – one at 10:00 am, one at 2:00 pm. If you want to get your Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP)…

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Legal Seminar and CHP Course October 23rd

by Dave August 18, 2010 classes

We will be holding two legal seminars on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Marriott Courtyard near the NRA Range. Directions here.There will be two sessions – one at 10:00 am, one at 2:00 pm. If you want to get your Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP), the legal seminar and some range time afterward qualifies you [...]

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More on the AR for Home Defense

by Dave August 18, 2010 criminal prosecution

My post yesterday on using an AR (or AK, I suppose) for home defense elicited a few comments worth discussion.Let me start by saying that I’m not making a recommendation one way or the other. If you can intelligently explain your choice of defensive to…

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