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Shooting in defense of others (as opposed to protecting ourselves) requires a higher degree of precision. shows some drills that help develop precise shooting in high-stress situations. Link in bio to watch this Premium video now. Direct link: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/precision-in-the-midst-of-a-defensive-shooting-situation-005289/

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PDN Holiday Weekend Read: Holiday weekend means time for a multi-part article. Holiday weekend also means range time, right? And maybe time to try some of the personal-defense-specific exercises recommended by instructor in Usable Power for Self Defense. This FREE two-part article is packed with useful info on upgrading the human weapon system. Find part 1 at the link in bio. Direct link for FB users: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/post/usable-power-for-personal-defense-part-1.

Welcome back, HiViz Shooting Systems ! HiViz has returned to the PDN Training Tour for their third year as the Tour’s official pistol sights sponsor. The HiViz FASTDOT™ H3 tritium and fiber-optic sight set provides 24-hour illumination and is available for several popular handguns. Student and instructor feedback on the FASTDOT H3 has been extremely positive.

Check out the FASTDOT™ H3 in action on the PDN Training Tour – class dates, locations and more at the link in bio, or here: https://www.pdntrainingtour.com. And follow here on IG.

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discusses the importance of thinking about when you would use your firearm BEFORE you find yourself in an actual defensive incident. Plus other things we need to know in order to be responsibly armed. They’re all in this FREE PDN video, Deciding When To Shoot. Link in bio to watch it now, or direct link: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/deciding-when-to-shoot-001541/

PDN Weekend Read: How do mindset, training, being armed, and being truly prepared to fight affect our actions during an active-shooter incident? PDN Contributor Joshua Gideon discusses how he improved his defensive readiness in this FREE PDN article, The Defensive Mindset. Link in bio to read it now. Direct link: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/article/the-defensive-mindset/

has three quick tips for presentation from concealment in this FREE PDN video. He also demonstrates why these will help make your handgun presentation safe, smooth and efficient. All in under four minutes! Link in bio to watch 3 Tips for Presentation from Concealment now. From Facebook, watch it here: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/uscca-3-tips-for-presentation-from-concealment-046937

discusses the staged position with a holstered defensive handgun. Many people think of the gun as either being in the holster and concealed or in the hand in an extended ready position, or even in the firing position. But Rob believes the staged position -- the gun is in the holster and the shooter has his hand on it -- is appropriate for certain situations. Find out where and when in this PDN Premium video, Staged Position. Link in bio to watch now. Direct link: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/staged-position-032656/

PDN Weekend Read: Whether it’s sun and high temps, snow and cold, or heavy rain, fi****ms training in extreme weather imposes limitations on what we can do, unless we take steps to mitigate the problems. Grant Cunningham discusses How Weather Affects Fi****ms Training and how to get the most out of it in any conditions in this FREE PDN article. Link in bio to read it now. Direct link: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/article/if-it-aint-rainin-it-aint-trainin-how-weather-affects-fi****ms-training/

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Now FREE on the PDN site, Counter Ambush Concepts: Preparing Your Response is an extensive PDN Academy Class with over two hours of video lessons plus supplemental PDFs and other materials. describes it as a highly progressive training class that helps you prepare to respond to the attacks you don’t see coming. This class teaches you to respond decisively amidst the surprise and chaos of a Dynamic Critical Incident. Link in bio to start learning now! Or access it here: https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/post/counter-ambush-concepts-preparing-your-response