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Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness: The Most Important Safety Tool

The most important tool for staying safe is situational awareness, which puts your safety into your own hands, rather than chance.
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The Wizard Drill

The Wizard Drill (Realistic Test for Concealed Carriers)

There are lots of drills available for shooters to try, but few test real world skills like the Wizard drill. Be sure to try
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Defensive Ammo

Defensive Ammo for 2026 (Some for Training, too)

There are a few new defensive ammo lines coming out this year, as well as training rounds. A couple are price point lines for
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Gun Skills Test

Can You Pass These 3 Bare Minimum Gun Skills Tests? 

Training for an attack takes more than just shooting at the range. Run these 3 gun skills tests to see how you rate.
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John Wick Magazine Flick

John Wick Magazine Flick: Real or Theatrical? 

In the movies, the John Wick magazine flick during reloads is really cool and looks fast and efficient. But is it the best method?
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Home-Defense Gun (How and What to Choose)

Home-Defense Gun (How and What to Choose)

Choosing the make, model and type of home-defense gun can be overwhelming. Here are some options to consider.
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Defensive Lever Action

Defensive Lever Action: The Original Fighting Tool

The original multi-round fighting rifles were what we know today as defensive lever actions. They still get the job done.
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25 Years of Daily Carry

11 Tips Learned in 25 years of Daily Carry

In a quarter of a century, a person has to learn something, right? Even if that something involves the daily carry of a defensive
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Handguns for Home Defense

6 Top Handguns for Home Defense

To protect a home from burglary and robbery, folks need a plan and means. Here are six handguns for home defense to consider as
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Motorcycle Carry

4 Motorcycle Carry Methods that Work (2 that really don’t)

Riding with the wind in the face might be freeing, but folks still need to keep defense in mind with a good motorcycle carry
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Defensive Motorcycle Tactics

Staying Safe in the Wind (7 Defensive Motorcycle Tactics)

There are dangers involved in motorcycle riding beyond unaware drivers. Check out these defensive motorcycle tactics.
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Advanced gun training, Dave Boon

Advanced Gun Training; a Lifestyle Choice for Shooters

The best operators train constantly, which is why shooters should constantly seek advanced gun training to expand skills.
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Handgun Optics

Beyond Iron Sights: A Comprehensive Look at Handgun Optics

Those looking to increase speed and accuracy in potential self-defense situations should consider adding a handgun optic, such as a red dot.
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best concealed carry holsters

From Retention: Best Concealed-Carry Holsters Guide

Looking for a new holster? Check out the GunBroker best concealed-carry holsters guide for each of the carry positions.
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GLOCK 26

GLOCK 26: A Time-Proven & Tested Subcompact

While the GLOCK 26 has undergone some improvements over the years, it is still a proven entity in self-defense.
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Inexpensive Handguns

6 Reliable But Inexpensive Handguns for Self-Defense

Some people believe that inexpensive handguns are just cheap. Others know that they are affordable ways to defend oneself.
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Best Handguns for Women

Empowered Choices: Best Handguns for Women Guide

What is the best handgun for women? This GunBroker guide will walk you through what you need to know before buying your first handgun,
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Baer Standard Drill

Training Series; Baer Standard Drill 

The Baer Standard Drill helps determine skill levels and improvement zones with several important shooting fundamentals.
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Stoppage Drill

Stoppage Drill: Keeping Guns Running in a Fight

Shooters should train as realistically as possible, especially regarding the stoppage drill, as stress will be a factor in a situation.
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Daily Carry Guns

Daily Carry Guns: GunBroker Editor Picks

There are a lot of reasons behind the choices of daily carry guns. Here, the GunBroker Editor explains the what and why of his.
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Failure Drill

Summer Training Series: The Failure Drill

The failure drill is one of the best training exercises for shooters, as it is both relevant and adaptable in real life.
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Pistol Reloads

Skills Drills: Pistol Reloads; Tactical vs Speed

While avoidance is best regarding attackers, folks should train as if bad people are around every corner, including pistol reloads.
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Best Pistol Ammo for Self Defense & Target Shooting

Best Pistol Ammo for Target Shooting & Self Defense

You have done your homework and finally purchased your first handgun. You even found a spectacular holster from a world-renowned Kydex-bender and you are

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