The Practical Guardian

03/28/2026

It doesn’t look like much, but in less than an hour this will transform into an experiential lab of awesome as Lou Hamblin starts to teach her “Responding to the Active Killer” class at TacCon! If you’re not here, consider trying to make it next year!

03/09/2026

Great weekend of training covering Rifle 2 and Pistol 2 classes! Indiana threw us for loops with weather, alternating between soggy rain and bright sun. Everyone pushed through and did an awesome job!
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02/15/2026

Chilly range with ice and snow didn’t stop this group from learning at Defensive Handgun 1 today!

02/03/2026

Join Us for an Exceptional training opportunity in June! We are working with Precision Defensive Solutions to put on a full weekend of training covering "The Defensive Pyramid"... empty-handed training, OC/Pepper Spray training and Defensive Pistol training!
Pick and choose your interest! Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 of the classes as you desire! The more you choose, the more of a discount you get!

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01/24/2026

Breakthrough Clean Technologies showcased some practical, affordable products at SHOT ‘26, including these cleaning mats with magnetic sections and diamond cut areas to help in picking up flat parts.

01/23/2026

Really Charter Arms?! Exactly where is that “rule”? Seriously, do better! 😒

01/21/2026

Evoke in the house at Shot ‘26!

01/21/2026

Solid practice pays off! 2nd attempt at Dara Holsters booth got my sub-second DTFS, which won me a cool patch and a mag pouch! Thanks to the guys at Dara for a fun skill check.

01/21/2026

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01/28/2025

I teased it, here's the reveal! Mantis Titan... check out this revolution! (And forgive the audio... I forgot my mics).

If interested in ordering, message me and I can give you an affiliate code.

We get the chance to talk with Nick from Mantis at SHOT Show 2025 about the game-changing Mantis TITAN and also sneak a peek at the Mantis Raven entertainmen...

01/23/2025

Friendly reminder… BE FRIENDLY! Work on that Attitude of Gratitude, it makes your life better! For those who don’t know this awesome lady, this is Ms Marsha! She is a friend we see annually at SHOT Show and she always goes out of her way to bless us! We’re so thankful for her!