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Please Read:

Last post by anygunanywhere « Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:17 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:05 pm

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I'm going to try this again. Obviously, I've recreated the Books & Videos sub-forum, as it has the potential of being a very good resource. Anygun's...

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Thank you, Charles.

Anygun.

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Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:17 pm
Practical movie gun tricks for the common man

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by LSUTiger » Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:11 pm

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Prompted by a recent conversation with a new shooter I felt compelled to post this. Please feel free to add to the list.

Legal Disclaimer: Please do...

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Legal Disclaimer: Please do not try this at home, this is purely for entertainment purposes.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:15 pm
Delta Force Operator's Favorite Weapon for Home Defense

Last post by JRG « Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:01 am
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by Paladin » Sun Sep 22, 2024 1:03 pm

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WARNING LANGUAGE

John shrek Mcphee has a interesting discussion on home defense:

WARNING LANGUAGE

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Very good video. I learned some stuff. Of course, with it just being the wife and me, I don't have to worry about kids.

Joe

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Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:01 am
The Gray Radiance by Robert Gore

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by Grayling813 » Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:22 pm

I recently completed reading this book. It's a very good novel that will keep you captivated and make you think.
This is the second book in a...

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:22 pm
What Was The Omega Program?

Last post by Paladin « Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:26 am

by Paladin » Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:26 am

Very interesting discussion:

Apparently SOG is not gone, but apparently renamed. Also some interesting discussion of weapon effectiveness and...

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:26 am
Concrete Jungle: A Green Beret's guide to Urban Survival

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by Paladin » Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:25 am

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Early in the book it states To borrow a proverb from the Chinese: the best time to learn how to survive is five years ago and the second best time is...

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I click on the link to buy the book at Amazon....tells me I bought it over 3 years ago...must be in my stack of bought, not read books somewhere.

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Thu Aug 08, 2024 12:10 pm
5 Minutes with Rob Leatham

Last post by Paladin « Thu May 23, 2024 11:24 am
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by Rafe » Tue May 21, 2024 8:07 pm

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This one was posted over 7 years ago, and it's reminiscent of the way Vince Lombardi used to start off every new season by holding up a pigskin in...

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Solid info! Worth watching and re-watching.

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Thu May 23, 2024 11:24 am
Book Review: The Art Of Modern Gunfighting

Last post by Paladin « Tue May 07, 2024 11:56 am
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by Paladin » Fri May 03, 2024 7:50 pm

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This book was written by Scott Reitz, a 30 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police department. It came highly recommended to me. The author really...

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I got to the part of the Gunfighting book where the author discusses instinctive or point shooting .

Really interesting to read his training...

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Tue May 07, 2024 11:56 am
Executive Protection for Dads | Secret Service & Private Security Tips

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by Paladin » Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:49 pm

Nice discussion about protecting your family from former Secret Service agents:

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Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:49 pm
"The Reactive Gunfight"

Last post by Rafe « Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:35 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:29 pm

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After some twenty years teaching leading edge shooting techniques, Roger Phillips retired from teaching and is working to document his innovative...

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Thanks. Unobtainium. Got it. ;-)

I actually have that Suarez 2-DVD instructional, but it's packed away in a storage unit right now and I haven't...

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Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:35 pm
Using avoidance and de-escalation for self defense with Paul Howe

Last post by Paladin « Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:17 pm

by Paladin » Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:17 pm

Short, but solid video:

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Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:17 pm
Weapon lights on your EDC with Paul Howe

Last post by SpringerFan « Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:36 pm
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by Paladin » Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:23 am

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Some good discussion here regarding EDC lights:

I've got lights on my long guns, and have used them on home defense pistols in the past, but...

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I use a WML on my nightstand pistol. A high powered flashlight is also on the nightstand. No light on my carry pistol. Need to add a pocket light to...

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Last post by SpringerFan
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:36 pm
Paul Howe Video - CSAT 100-7 Rifle Drill

Last post by Jose_in_Dallas « Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:08 pm
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by Rafe » Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:11 pm

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Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:08 pm
One Nation Under Blackmail: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Crime that Gave Rise to Jeffrey Epstein

Last post by philip964 « Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:04 pm
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by Paladin » Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:29 pm

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Whitney Webb followed the trail of Epstein back to links with intelligence and organized crime:

Glenn Beck interviewed her earlier this month:

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Per Megan Kelly we may hear from Epstein himself.

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Last post by philip964
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:04 pm
Paul Howe has a new youtube channel

Last post by PriestTheRunner « Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:02 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:12 am

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The CSAT Way:

I'm subscribed :txflag:

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In case anyone scrolls across this thread and is interested, this is his calendar:

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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:02 pm
Video: How To Secure Our Schools With Better Training - Paul Howe & Ken Hackathorn

Last post by Paladin « Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 pm

by Paladin » Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 pm

Some deep discussion about school safety:

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Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 pm
instinctive shooting with daniel horner

Last post by C-dub « Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:09 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:36 am

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Good advice on grip, red dot shooting, and more:

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I found this after finally acquiring and handgun with a red dot. I took it to the range today for my first shots with it and it worked flawless, the...

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Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:09 pm
Waiting Your Turn In Robbery Situations

Last post by surprise_i'm_armed « Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:35 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:10 am
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Simple concept, but probably one of the most important tactical concepts:

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This BK incident ended somewhat better than another Florida BK incident from some years ago.

In that one a BG teenager with a Bryco .380 was robbing...
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Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:35 pm
Braintrust Assembled: Dustin Salomon, John Hearne, and John Holschen

Last post by Rafe « Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:01 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:39 am

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In depth discussion of firearms training by some of the smartest guys in the business:

1hr, 44 min

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That's a long one! Going to download it so I can stick it on a USB stick and watch it without streaming on the living room TV. ;-)

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Last post by Rafe
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:01 pm
Make Ready TV (Panteao)

Last post by Paladin « Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:10 pm

by Paladin » Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:10 pm

isn't new, but they do have an very impressive collection of training videos.

What is new is that a substantial amount of those videos are now...

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Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:10 pm
Beyond OODA: Developing the Orientation for Deception, Conflict and Violence

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:04 am
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by Paladin » Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:56 pm

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I haven't finished it yet, but so far it is just as good as the reviews suggest.

Matches very well with my experience and training.

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This reminds me of something that John Correia often says in his ASP videos. He says that we—the good, sane, moral, prudent people—need to remember...

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Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:04 am
Realistic De-Escalation Strategies For Private Citizens

Last post by Paladin « Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:55 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:37 am

Realistic De-Escalation Strategies For Private Citizens Part 1 (NRAAM 2023)

Great material from the Annual Meeting

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Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:55 pm
Should private citizens own Body Armor? Massad Ayoob on the benefits of kevlar vests.

Last post by AF-Odin « Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:47 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:43 pm

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Nice discussion about the usefulness of body armor.

I didn't realize the usefulness in traffic accidents.

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Good video and good points. When I am teaching my Intro To Pistol Shooting I have the student do a lot of dry-fire. I usually hang my Second Chance...

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Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:47 pm
Wyatt Earp speaks on gunfighting on the frontier

Last post by Tex1961 « Mon May 22, 2023 12:02 pm
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by Paladin » Sun May 21, 2023 9:50 pm

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Wyatt Earp speaks on gunfighting on the frontier Narration by Steve Berwick

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Wyatt Earp speaks on gunfighting on the frontier Narration by Steve Berwick

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Mon May 22, 2023 12:02 pm
John Holschen: Aligning Training with Reality

Last post by Paladin « Mon May 08, 2023 1:27 pm

by Paladin » Mon May 08, 2023 1:27 pm

Good video regarding the subject of training for the real fight:

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Mon May 08, 2023 1:27 pm
Top 5 Mistakes Concealed Carriers Make In Real Gunfights

Last post by Bolton Strid « Mon May 01, 2023 10:40 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:51 am

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John Correia's Top 5 Mistakes Concealed Carriers Make In Real Gunfights:

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Oblivious meaning Situational Awareness - there's a reason that's #1. Read the room, the parking lot, the area, constantly. If the situation is...

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Mon May 01, 2023 10:40 pm
Individual Tactics with John Holschen

Last post by Paladin « Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:52 pm

by Paladin » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:52 pm

Individual Tactics with John Holschen:

Training for the real fight is more than firearms training. John Holschen explains that tactics make...

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:52 pm
Tips for Shooting a Snub Nose Revolver

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:30 am
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by Paladin » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:40 am

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Nice short 12 min video about the classic pocket pistol:

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So, not counting my wife's 642, I have 2 J-frame snubbies: a S&W 640, and a M&P340…both in .357 magnum. Although the 22.4 oz heft (just 1.2 oz less...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:30 am
Burglary Realities

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:50 am
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by Paladin » Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:09 pm

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Panel discussion about the realities of burglary:

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:clapping: :txflag: :tiphat:

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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:50 am
The Primary Source: FBI Miami Firefight

Last post by Jose_in_Dallas « Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:32 pm
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by Paladin » Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:17 pm

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Ed Mireles himself discussing the FBI Miami Firefight:

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Good listen and background on what happened that day. Also, love Weem's podcast. Lots of good guests and very conversational.

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Last post by Jose_in_Dallas
Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:32 pm
INCREDIBLE WAYS TO STORE WEAPONS

Last post by powerboatr « Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:22 pm
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by Paladin » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:21 pm

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There are more options that I knew about:

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that setup using the drop down headboard on the bed...omg the way i sleep and toss around, i could see getting a few head bumps and black eyes from...

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Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:22 pm
No Second Place Winner - Bill Jordan

Last post by Paladin « Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:20 pm

by Paladin » Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:20 pm

The classic is now available for free download:

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Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:20 pm
How Does Your Body Physically React To Crisis

Last post by Paladin « Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:52 am
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by Paladin » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:29 pm

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I thought this was a great 8 min video from John Hearne about how people physically react to crisis:

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Rock Climbing was a requirement for all my best soldiers. We would train as a team.

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Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:52 am
Ben Stoeger on Target Focus with Irons

Last post by Paladin « Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:12 am

by Paladin » Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:12 am

Ben Stoeger lays a lot out here in this short video:

As Ben says its best to practice this stuff in order to understand it. It sounds very...

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Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:12 am
Hostile or Friendly? Target Discrimination - CSAT with Paul Howe

Last post by Paladin « Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:57 pm

by Paladin » Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:57 pm

Hostile or Friendly? Target Discrimination - CSAT with Paul Howe

This is a short 4 min. video on the vital topic of Target Discrimination:

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Last post by Paladin
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:57 pm
Bill Jordan shooting demo

Last post by mayor « Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:54 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:03 pm

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He also talks about about the RKBA

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:lol: Aluminum pie plate is defective.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:54 pm
Remington making good use of walnut and blue steel - A view from the past

Last post by Take Down Sicko « Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:36 pm
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by puma guy » Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:35 pm

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A video I ran across on another gun forum. I date it from the 70's to maybe 80's. These were the quality Remingtons I sold 1966 to 1971. Some of the...

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I still have my Remington 700adl in 30-06.

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Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:36 pm
Do not commit the 7 Shooter's Sins

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:14 pm
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by Paladin » Tue Sep 13, 2022 5:41 pm

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Ken Hackathorn & Bill Wilson with some great discussion:

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:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

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Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:14 pm
Stop the Bleeding

Last post by Paladin « Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:10 am

by Paladin » Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:10 am

Nice 51 minute review of Stop the Bleed for armed citizens:

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Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:10 am
Empire of the Summer Moon

Last post by Paladin « Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:09 pm
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by Paladin » Sun Jun 05, 2022 4:19 pm

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This book has 5 stars with over 12,000 ratings for a reason. Great read and its an amazing story that you might think you know, but there is so much...

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Thanks! :cheers2:

The book gave me so much more appreciation for Texas history and what the Anglo settlers, Cherokees, and other tribes went...

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Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:09 pm
John Daub’s ebook Drills, Qualifications, Standards, and Tests (FREE)

Last post by AF-Odin « Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:45 am
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by Paladin » Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:37 pm

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John Daub’s ebook is free. You do have to register for the KR Training mailing list.

It appears to have been released after Strategies and Standards...

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Paladin,

Thanks for the heads up. Downloaded last night.
Odin

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Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:45 am
Serious Mistakes Gunowners Make

Last post by Paladin « Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:00 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:15 am

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Karl Rehn wrote a good book review on a topic that should be of interest to all gun owners:

I have to agree that knowing the law, having adequate...

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Having bought the ebook, read, and digested it, I would say it is an excellent resource for instructors. NRA training already addresses the subjects...

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 8:00 pm
Three Second Fighter by Geoff Thompson

Last post by LTUME1978 « Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:34 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:42 pm

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This book is about fighting with your brain and/or your fists if you must, but much if it is equally applicable to concealed carriers. Geoff Thompson...

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CSAT Instructor Coy Harry has a very similar background as the folks mentioned. I took a close quarter class from him (others in the class) at CSAT...

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Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:34 pm
Paul Revere's Ride

Last post by anygunanywhere « Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:57 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:49 am

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You may think you know what happened in April 1775, but if you haven't read this book you probably know only some of the story.

There's a lot in...

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We have been to Revere’s house and the North Church. Paul Revere signaled from the church. The church is still active and the members give the talks...

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Last post by anygunanywhere
Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:57 pm
One of the best Xmas gifts ever

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:54 am
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by LDB415 » Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:40 am

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My best half got me Good Friends, Good Guns, Good Whiskey by Skeeter Skelton. One of the best gifts ever, after her.

:woohoo :thewave

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LOL... I have my home page set up for the most recent posts so I did not notice the forum this posted in. My first thought was that you received some...

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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:54 am
Retention Shooting with Craig Douglas

Last post by Paladin « Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:14 am
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by Paladin » Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:14 pm

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Classic ECQC Retention shooting training with Craig Douglas:

I train the same thing, but with different methods. As you can see in the video some...

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Another of the great benefits of airsoft is being able to safely work forward of the line if needed. I've found airsoft is especially helpful in...

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Last post by Paladin
Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:14 am
Free vid training clips

Last post by Rafe « Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:53 pm
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by Paladin » Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:45 am

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Panteao is now offering free training videos, with a login:

Larry Vickers has some very solid Pistol training info:

Lots of advertisements, but...

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Thanks. I hadn't heard of Panteao before.

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Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:53 pm
COL Rex Applegate video

Last post by Rafe « Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:16 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:38 am

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Rare video of COL Applegate describing his methods (both shooting and knife fighting):

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So Rex would have been 77 or 78, or thereabouts. Maybe it was just that the resolution wasn't great that I thought he was 10 years younger than that....

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Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:16 pm
Law of Self Defense - free book

Last post by oljames3 « Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:44 pm
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by rtschl » Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:19 pm

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Most here probably know who Andrew F. Branca is. If not, he is an attorney who is one of the few attorneys that is an expert on the laws of self...

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Branca is the acknowledged source for learning the law of self defense. Ayoob wrote the forward to Branca's book. His web page, , is worth a look....

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:44 pm
Dan Combs quickdraw demo in studio

Last post by Paladin « Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am

by Paladin » Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am

Classic B&W film of Oklahoma lawman Dan Combs:

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:58 am

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