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Guides Self Defense

Choosing an Everyday Carry Handheld Flashlight

A handheld flashlight is an indispensable tool. Let’s break down what makes one not only suitable for general everyday use, but also for self defense.

by Uncle ZoMarch 12, 2023March 10, 2023
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Competition Guides Self Defense

A Structured Approach to Maximizing Draw Efficiency and Effectiveness

Practice doesn’t make perfect. Correct practice makes perfect. The problem is diagnosing and correcting problems in practice can be challenging, but certain practice methods can minimize the amount of diagnosis needed.

by Uncle ZoJanuary 19, 2023January 18, 2023
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What’s the Deal with My Thumb?

The grip is one of fundamental components of marksmanship. In terms of pistol shooting, it is arguably one of the top three components. This begs the question, is deviating from a textbook grip a bad thing?

by Uncle ZoDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022
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Competition Guides Handguns Self Defense

Backup Irons with Pistol Mounted Optics, Yea or Nay?

The more I work with pistol mounted optics, the more my opinions about them evolve. Experience is funny that way. One of those opinions that has evolved is my opinion on using back up irons with red dots.

by Uncle ZoDecember 14, 2022March 18, 2023
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Guides Handguns

Avoiding Red Dot Mounting Failures

Optic mounting failures are a real thing. However, steps can be taken to virtually eliminate the chance of this happening when depending on optics to work.

by Uncle ZoNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022
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Guides Self Defense

Qualities of a Defensive Handgun

Not all handguns are designed with self defense in mind and some that are aren’t particularly well suited for it. Knowing what qualities to look for in a defensive handgun helps discern the good from not so good.

by Uncle ZoAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022
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