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This Unconventional Trick Stumps Even The Most Seasoned “Gun-Grabbers” From Taking Your Legally-Owned Firearms During A Disaster Or Other Crisis

This could possibly be the sneakiest trick of all time for keeping your guns from being confiscated in a crisis!

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Fortify Your Fortress: The “3-Eyed Secret” To Creating Your Prepper Property Defense Plan!

When a crisis transforms everyday citizens into desperate predators, YOU are your family’s only defense! Here’s how to map out your plan step-by-step…

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Do Criminals Ever Practice With Their Firearms? This FBI Study May Shock You With What They Uncovered…

These statistics may shock you – but hopefully you’ll change your training to match the “bad guys”!

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[HOME INVASION] When Cops Arrive, Follow These 3 Tactical Home Defense Tips

I’m sure you’ve heard this before… … “when seconds count, the police are just minutes away”. In other words, if you’re ever attacked

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I’ll Bet Your Live-Fire Range Bag Does NOT Have These 10 Unusual Items Inside (And You’re REALLY Missing Out!)

These may sound a little “weird” to you… but they’ll DEFINITELY “up your game”!

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See If You Can Find These 7 Sneaky Hidden “Spy-Cam” Spots In Your Home

Home invaders are sneaky. YOU have to be sneakier!

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Reddit User Cracks “Gun Laser” Secret? (But Misses One Important Detail…)

I was looking at comments on Reddit late the other night and found one guy who’s definitely “cracked the code” when it comes to gun lasers (although he made one small mistake).

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Home Invasion Story: 64 y.o. Minn. “Victim” Heads To PRISON For Home Defense Mistake?

Think you wouldn’t make these same 3 mistakes when someone’s invading your home? Think again…

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These 3 “Gun Law” Cases Expose The Sneaky Traps Prosecutors Use To Put Armed Americans In JAIL!

Think you’d never fall for these 3 sneaky “legal traps” that put gun-owners in jail? You might be more at risk than you think…

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3 Handgun “Stopping Power” Myths Even The Experts Fall For (And The No B.S. Truth About What It REALLY Takes To Stop An Attacker In His Tracks!)

Think you know the scientific way to train for a real gunfight? These 3 common myths even “experts” get wrong cold change the way you train!

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The TRUTH About “Red Dot” Sights (And How To Fix The #1 Mistake Nearly Every Red Dot Shooter Makes…)

Nothing has revolutionized “combat shooting” more than red-dot sights. But there’s a HUGE problem you need to fix in order to be accurate…

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After 2 Failed Attempts To Fight Back, Unarmed Father Sends 3 Armed Home-Invaders Running For Their Lives With The Only Real Weapon He Could Find…

What’s the best home defense weapon to defeat violent home invaders? The one you can get to the fastest – and this one did the trick!

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Navy SEAL Reveals The Top 5 “Pistol Grip Mistakes” Even Experienced Shooters Make

It may seem so “basic”, but it’s one of the top questions I get as a former Navy SEAL instructor and firearms trainer…

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Building A Concealed Carry “Capsule Wardrobe” For The Warrior Woman

Are you a “Warrior Woman” who carries a concealed firearm for personal projection? Here’s how to pick the perfect outfit that screams both “chic” and “I can handle myself”

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How An Accidental “Strongman” Discovery Uncovered The Secret To Developing Bone-Crushing Grip-Strength For Self-Defense And Firearms Training

Could this simple tweak to an ancient training tool really be the secret to a vice-like grip for firearms and combatives training?

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How To Make Your Own “Secret Stash Can” To Hide Your Valuables From Criminals… Right In Plain Site!

Oh, this is SUPER sneaky! (And yet oh so easy for even the non-“do-it-yourselfers” out there!)

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How To Develop A “Modern Minuteman Mind-Set” For Self-Reliance And Self-Protection

Here’s how to think, train, and persevere like this patriotic class of “Warriors” from the days of our forefathers!

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“Strike Signals”: How To De-Code An Aggressor’s Silent Warning Signs Of An Attack

Discover Sean Grogan’s insider secrets for how to “read minds” and spot an aggressive individual’s subconscious warning signs that he’s about to attack!

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How To Build Self-Reliance To Survive Almost Anything! [Podcast #469]

When faced with a threat, YOU are the only one you can count on to keep safe. This is the #1 thing you need to be “Warrior-Ready” when crisis strikes!

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Self-Defense LIES (And A Better Way To Train For The Street!)

Does YOUR combatives training pass this “3-step test” for being street-ready?

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Is Your AR-15 Rifle “Collapse-Ready”? Or Is It Missing This One Feature That Could Save Your Life?

This one controversial AR-15 feature could mean the difference between life and death in a real SHTF firefight…

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Do This Weird 60-Second “Brain Drill” Before Shooting And See Instant Improvements At The Gun Range!

You’ll be amazed at how something so simple can have such crazy effects on your skill-development!

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7 Key Factors To Develop Your “Combat Mind-Set” For Extreme Survival Scenarios

Do you have what it takes to be “dangerous”? These 7 key factors will mentally prepare you for violence when needed.

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How To Stockpile Ammunition For Training & Long-Term Survival On A Budget (Podcast 465)

Does your “mountain” of ammo look more like a “mole hill”? Discover the insider secrets to stockpiling ammunition for training and long-term survival!

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Secrets Of Long-Range Rifle Shooting For Beginners (Podcast 463)

Getting started in long-range precision rifle shooting is MUCH easier than you think! Here’s how to get started even if you’re a total beginner…

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“Trigger Control” B.S.! Here’s The Scientific TRUTH About How To Be Deadly Accurate With Your Handgun…

A stronger grip will make for more accuracy, particularly in a real-life gunfight where you WILL be gripping at 100%.

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A Gun Trainer’s Gripping Showdown With A “Jacked” Road Rager (Podcast 458)

Florida gun instructor Ryan Thomas tells the gripping story of his encounter with a “jacked” road rager while walking with his young son.

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Why The FBI’s “Active Shooter” Data Is A Big Fat Lie – And The TRUTH About The “Good Guy With A Gun”

What the TRUTH about armed citizens stopping active shooters dead in their tracks means for your training.

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Podcast 454: 7 “Less Lethal” Personal Defense Weapons

Carrying a gun is NOT enough. Maybe you can’t carry some places or maybe you just can’t get to your gun. You need a “less lethal” backup!

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Staying Alive When Shooting From “Awkward” Positions In A Real Gunfight

Why you need to start training to shoot from “awkward” positions… and how you can start today!

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10 “NO B.S.” Reasons Why You “Need” An AR-15

10 solid answers to the question “what do you need an AR-15 for anyway?”

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The TRUTH About “Get Home Bags” In Your Survival Gear Plan

Your “get home bag” can make the difference between life and death. Here’s the TRUTH about what you need… and what you don’t.

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Long-Range Pistol Shooting Tactics To SAVE LIVES

Can you hit a target with a PISTOL at 500 yards? This former LAPD officer with over 30 years of experience on the force thinks you can!

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Mouse Guns: Can A .22 Or A .380 Pistol REALLY Work For Self-Defense?

Why “small” caliber weapons might be your best option for self-defense.

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“Girly” Fight Moves That Will SAVE YOUR LIFE

Hey guys! Turns out women may have known better all along… and it’s time for a little “reprogramming”!

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Here’s How They Will GET YOUR GUNS!

Your biggest 2nd Amendment threat may be closer than you think!

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Your Most Dangerous Enemy in a Real-Life Gunfight… and How to Defeat It Before the Shooting Starts!

If you own a handgun for personal defense, I’m afraid that there’s one key factor you’re probably missing from your training – but these 3 drills will help you “level up”!

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How To Add “Stress Shooting” Drills To Your Dry-Fire Training At Home

Here are some fun ways to add “simulated stress” to your dry-fire training drills to face a real threat!

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Father vs. 25 Gang Members (Guess Who Went To Jail Because Of These 3 Common “Castle Doctrine” Mistakes)

On a Sunday night, George Grier went to his car to find 5 MS13 gang members ready to invade his home. He didn’t expect what happened next.

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“What’s The Best Defensive Handgun For A New Shooter With Smaller Hands?”

Whether you’re a man or a women with “smaller hands” – or an older shooter with less hand strength – my advice on “the best handgun” may surprise you!

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What Police REALLY Want You To Say (And Do) After A Self-Defense Shooting [#432]

The fight’s only beginning when the bad guy goes down! Here’s what police wish you knew to protect yourself… and them!

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8 Scary Ways To “REMF” Your Tactical Training! [WL 427]

Add these cheap, realistic training tools to your training for more fun… and more effective skill-development!

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WL 416 – 9 Weird Dry-Fire Training Aids You Haven’t Thought Of

That’s right… tactical broccoli! Learn what I’m talking about, and more, in this week’s podcast.

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WL 414 – 3 Uvalde TX Shooting Lessons You Missed

There are some hard lessons we have to learn from the Uvalde shooting… and you’re not going to like some of them.

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You Can Skip Most Grip Secrets, But Not This One

Discover the one grip secret you MUST know – that works for EVERYONE – and instantly improves your combat shooting!

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Strange Symbol INSTANTLY Makes You A More Accurate Shooter

An ancient symbol can actually help make you a better shooter – instantly!

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3 Ways To Improve Your Shooting Speed And Accuracy Without Firing Your Gun

Everybody wants to be able to shoot faster and more accurately… but what if I told you there were 3 ways to do it that DIDN’T involve firing your gun?

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WL 397 – 8 Things You Aren’t Bringing To The Gun Range (But You Should)

In our podcast this week, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to explain the survival lessons he learned the hard way — by stabbing himself accidentally.

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My Team Member Tested Several Dry-Fire Targets And He Couldn’t Stop Raving About This One…

Your at-home dry fire training has to do a few things for you… and this product turned out to be just the thing for one of our Warrior Life staffers.

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3 TERRIBLE Pieces Of “Road Rage” Advice (And How To Fix Them)

There are 3 pieces of expert “road rage” advice that could actually make the situation worse… so here’s what they are and how to fix them.

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WL 388 – “Quiet Eye” Training For Defensive Shooting

It’s time to get the “secret code” to top-tier shooting… with the mad scientist of gunfight training, Mike Ox, in this week’s Warrior Life podcast.

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WL 387 – Dry-Fire Secrets To Make Your Firearms Training More Fun And Effective

I don’t have to be psychic to know you aren’t dry-fire training as much as you should… and I’m about to DESTROY the top 5 myths that are stopping you from doing that training.

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You Wouldn’t Shoot Your Child – But You MIGHT Make This Shoot/Don’t Shoot Mistake!

A horrible tragedy in Columbus Ohio didn’t have to happen… but EVERY gun owner is in danger of making a similar mistake.

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Should You Fire? The Tragic Lesson From The Burlington Shooting

Even cops can make a mistake like this — and if YOU make this mistake, it could be the end of your gun rights (and your freedom)!

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3 Reasons You DON’T Want A “Home Defense Bat”

I have a funny storey about civil rest in the United Kingdom… and a certain sporting item that isn’t the best home-defense weapon.

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How I Almost Shot Off My Big Toe On The Range (Major Fail)

Yes, I really did almost shoot off my own big toe… and here’s how the Praxis Gunfighting Method helped me FIX that problem!

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How To Prevent Your Holster From Getting You Killed

Your life depends on this… IF you can’t draw quickly and shoot accurately, under pressure, what’s the point of concealed carry? Because when

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WL 377 – 911 Mistakes: The Call That Saves Your Life Could Put You In Prison!

You’ve already been through a traumatic experience. When the cops show up, are they going to put YOU in handcuffs…because of something you said on the 911 call? Learn how to avoid the most common 911 mistakes in this week’s podcast.

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Google this word. . . & get ARRESTED?

It’s like something out of “1984” or “Brazil”… but our government is actually issuing warrants based on secret keyword searches… and Google is helping them do it.

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WL 371 – Bad Home Defense Weapons (And Some Better Options)

When you’re protecting your home with something that ISN’T a gun, you have a lot of options… but some of those options are BAD. We explain why in this week’s podcast.

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(Home Invasion) How A Warrior Life Employee Fought Off A “Home Invader” – With No Gun!

Not everybody gets to find out exactly how they’d do in a home invasion – but our fill-in podcast host, Buck Greene, find that out without warning!

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Stranger Caught With A Blade: What Would YOU Do?

You know this guy is armed. He knows he’s armed… but he doesn’t know YOU know he’s armed. What do you do?

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Possible Murderer Made 1 Move That Can Help YOU With Gun Confiscation

I hate to draw this type of connection, but it’s hard not to see how this move helps even a possible murderer, much less a law-abiding citizen.

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(Video) Cheap At-Home Gun Training Tip

This cheap gun training tip may give you a chuckle – it’s from 2014, but it still applies today. That’s our Wayback Machine edition of Warrior Life TV this week.

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No Vaccine, No Job? How To Stay Employed After COVID

The White House wants to force 2/3rds of the workforce to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs. Here’s what we should do about that.

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iPhones to start scanning for your GUNS?

Right now, you probably have something on your phone that could get you in trouble… and I know, because we’ve ALL done it…

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Freedom Friday: One Guy’s “Illegal Lunches” And Your Gun Rights

One of my employees told me a weird story that, believe it or not, actually connects to all our gun rights.

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What To Do If A “Fake Cop” Pulls You Over

People impersonating officers is nothing new… but it’s a bigger problem than you might realize. Here’s what to do if a suspicious “police officer” pulls you over.

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Freedom Friday: Why This “Dumb” Gun Accessory Still Matters

A lot of us choose to “live with” gun regulations that don’t directly affect us. Here’s why we can’t afford to do that.

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WL 362 – The “No B.S.” Truth About Stopping Power

I know, I know: Will this debate EVER be over? Well, we know some things now that we didn’t before… and it’s time to put this to bed once and for all.

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Taco Toolsday: 2-min review for BORING dry fire?

For Taco Toolsday this week, we review a product that makes “boring” dry fire fun and easy again! The video is just 2 minutes, so check it out now.

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WL 360 – How To Deal With Your Internet Enemies

Either you’ve got Internet enemies, or eventually you’ll make some. Here’s how to avoid doing that… and what to do if you can’t help it and someone comes after you online.

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[Freedom Friday] Is Open Carry Of Your Firearm A “Right”… Or Are You Sending The WRONG Message?

Constitutional carry is becoming more and more common, and there are more states than ever that permit “open carry,” too. But open carry is hotly debated even among gun owners. Where do YOU stand? I’d like to know.

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WL 359 – 10 More Tips For Concealed Carry

Previously I talked about the “10 commandments of concealed carry.” These aren’t “commandments,” but they are HIGHLY recommended… and sometimes VERY controversial tips for CCW.

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No vaccine = no GUNS for you!

There’s a disturbing trend when it comes to gun rights, one unique to the “post-pandemic” world… and we need to talk about it before it’s too late.

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WL 357 – The Arvada Shooting: What To Do When Cops Arrive & YOU Are Armed

This is a tragic story, but it’s one that EVERY armed protector can learn from. Hear all about it in this week’s Warrior Life Radio podcast.

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Don’t Put This On Your Gun (Unless You Can Change My Mind)

Should you put vinyl “gun skins” on your gun? What do they do for you? Are they dangerous? I have some thoughts (and I wonder if you can change my mind)…

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A Simple Trick To Defeat An Ambush Attack By A Criminal Asking For Change

Criminals use distractions to ambush you. Massad Ayoob has a tip to defeat their ambush!

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Former CIA Officer Says, “Don’t Use This In A Home Invasion”

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson had some interesting advice on a piece of home defense gear that, while popular and a fine idea in other cases, is NOT a good idea in a home invasion.

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WL 354 – Weapon-Mounted Flashlight SMACKDOWN

You know I like to challenge tradition… and in this case, the “tacticool” fanboys are WRONG about this CQC gunfighting accessory!

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The “Alpha Secret” Used By Spec-Ops Soldiers To Master Any Gun Skill TWICE As Fast!

Could going to the gun range with your pistol actually be WORSE than if you didn’t go at all? Here’s how to DOUBLE your shooting speed and pull your shot-groups in TWICE as tight… all without leaving your house!

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Survival Firearms: Hiding Your Guns From Thieves, Looters & Martial Law Confiscation

Survival firearms are very important, but gun confiscation (gun bans) as well as looters, thieves, and government gun control schemes are a big threat. Learn how to preserve your rights and survive martial law.

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Learn Any Gun Skill Faster and More Efficiently!

Brain Science to the rescue! Did you know that you can learn your firearm training skills MUCH faster, AND be more effective with

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Home Defense Shotgun: 3 Tactical Mistakes Even Experienced Shooters Forget About!

The late, great Louis Awerbuck had a LOT of opinions on shotguns. Our interview with him remains one of the most informative we done here at MCS. Here are some of Mr. Awerbuck’s thoughts on the topic. He is greatly missed in the tactical community.

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(Safe) Tueller Drill Alternative For Tactical Firearms Training At The Gun Range

The Tueller Drill is a popular tactical firearms exercise that famously established the “21-foot rule” – and most people get it all wrong!

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WL 352 – Tacticool Re-Load Myth Buster

The “tactical reload” is taken for granted by a lot of CCW carriers AND trainers. There’s just one problem: It almost NEVER works as advertised! We explain why in this week’s podcast.

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3 Riot Defense FAILS That Put People In Prison

Don’t make these mistakes if you find yourself staring down an angry mob!

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Best Home Defense / Home Invasion Defense: Son Comes Home, Starts SHOOTING

Home invasion is the worst case scenario for any family – especially now, with so many of us home all the time. Learn how one man saved his family from a violent home invasion… by going for his gun!

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10 Concealed Carry Commandments for Handgun Owners.

Missing even ONE of these 10 Concealed Carry Commandments could very well put you in prison… or even the morgue. It’s one thing

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Tricking Out Your AR-15 Rifle: 3 Things You Don’t Know About Pistol Grips

All pistol grips for AR15s are NOT created equal. Learn how to pick the pistol grip that’s right for you from our firearms expert and friend, Ox.

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[Gun Gear] Don’t Make These “Operator” Rifle Mistakes

Do you have a sling on your rifle? Not just any sling will do. To get the most out of your home defense rifle or carbine, you need a very SPECIFIC type of sling…

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WL 349 – The #1 Most Critical Skill Missing From Your Gun Training

I don’t see ANYBODY practicing this skill on the firing line, but it could be a deciding factor in 85% of real-life shooting scenarios!

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[RIOTS] The WORST Thing You Can Do About Looters

A lot of people are making a very significant mistake when trying to protect their homes from looting and rioting.

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5 Best Survival Guns For Prepping Your SHTF Bug Out Bag

Forget all the Doomsday Prepper fantasy B.S. when it comes to bug-out guns. Walking around like you’re in the apocalyptic wasteland, adorned in

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[Ammo Shortage] Cheap Gun Training Drill For “Mental Stress”

A real gunfight is nothing like plinking at paper targets at the range… but there’s a drill you can do with NO AMMO AT ALL that will better prepare you for the reality of a life-or-death shootout.

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[Freedom Friday] Gov’t makes this legal to trap YOUR guns

New York just made recreational marijuana legal. More and more states are doing so for the income it will bring in… but there’s a hidden trap that affects your gun rights, and you NEED to remember it!

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[Freedom Friday] Gun Rights Alert: Only 1 gun is “untrackable”

If you think the guns you bought through private transfers aren’t trackable, think again. For this week’s Freedom Friday alert, we take a hard look at the only way to get a legal off-grid firearm.

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AMMO SHORTAGE 2021: 4 Ways To Save On Ammunition Right Now!

Well, here we go again… yet ANOTHER freaking ammo crisis, and sky-high prices to go along with it. If you’re not looking to

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Kiss Your Guns Goodbye? 6 Real Ways To Defeat “Gun Control Crisis 2021”

It’s coming folks! The government gun-grabbers have 2 years to ramrod through as many gun-control laws as they can before the next election.

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Hate Cleaning Guns? Me Too! This Reader’s Tip Makes Gun Cleaning SUPER Easy…

If you hate cleaning guns as much as I do, then this reader’s tip is going to make your day!

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