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Training Tricks and Tips - July 25, 2019

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There are many aspects of training in the gun world and in this episode Kevin and Tom take a closer look at issues like reaction time, weapon and target focus, and moving targets. Gear topics are also covered such as using reloaded ammunition for self-defense and trigger and other gun modifications. Other important self-defense issues discussed include justified versus unjustified shooting, brandishing, and the use of 10mm for self-defense purposes. Discussion of some videos shown on Proving Ground which are relevant to the topics at hand also takes place.

Shownotes:

  • Discussion of a knife attack on an unarmed stranger video done on Proving Ground. (~0:26)
  • If the bad actor has some sort of advantage, such as a knife or gun out, do I still have time to draw my own gun? (~8:40)
  • Discussion of weapon focus. (~13:00)
  • What should I do when faced by multiple attackers? (~16:35)
  • How do you train to shoot moving targets? (~18:48)
  • As someone who is known as a serious reloader will being a reloader hurt me from a self-defense standpoint? (~19:55)
  • If my company has a no weapons policy can I carry to work and leave my gun in my vehicle? (~23:13)
  • Is it considered brandishing or displaying a firearm if it never leaves the holster? (~24:24)
  • What verbal commands should I give during a self-defense situation? (~26:20)
  • Is a 10mm too much for self-defense? (~27:50)
  • If the police ask why you got involved because you aren’t law enforcement, what should you say? (~32:35)
  • What if my attacker has accomplices? (~34:30)
  • Does psychological distraction work instead of basic commands during an assault? (~36:03)
  • If someone knows I have a gun and is confronting me what should I do? (~38:15)
  • What happens if I modify my carry gun’s trigger to make it lighter? (~40:42)
  • What if the attack or threat turns into a hostage situation? (~43:03)
  • What happens if an innocent bystander is injured because I did or did not act? (~45:07)
  • If someone sees my concealed gun at the grocery store and calls the police will I be in trouble? (~49:13)
  • Discussion of video where women fires 7 shots in a Walmart. Judge decided first 5 shots were justified and final 1 were not justified. (~54:22)

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      • self-defense, deadly force, knives, weapon focus, bad actor, target focus, moving targets, law enforcement, modifications, command voice, triggers, Proving Ground, multiple attackers, probable cause, resisting arrest


      *Tom lists G27 as a 10mm (it’s a .40 S and W)

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