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Is a rifle or carbine a good choice for home defense? Here’s how to decide.

I recently received an email asking about my thoughts on using a pistol-caliber carbine or a rifle for home defense. Sometimes it’s a viable idea, sometimes it’s not — and occasionally it’s only part of an overall solution. How can you know if it’s right for you? Self defense inside the home (which is a very […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On September 30, 2014
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How do you know what to prepare for?

Figuring out how to keep you and your family safe can seem overwhelming, but knowing what you face is a good way to gain the clarity you need to act. Today let’s look at some of the kinds of information might be valuable to you in your quest for personal safety! Part of the planning […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On August 26, 2014
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If you think wild animals are dangerous, take a good look at your neighbors.

    It doesn’t take much for civilized society to stop working, if only for a short time. Think your neighborhood is immune? Don’t bet on it! One of the personal security scenarios that everyone should consider is the prospect of civil unrest. Even if you don’t live in the immediately affected area, the danger […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On August 14, 2014
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Assault Analysis: The Ramos Family Home Invasion.

  A household is missing a husband and father at the hands of rampaging criminals. Did it need to end this way? First, please read the news account of how Richard Ramos lost his life. Then come back for the rest of the discussion! Now that you’ve read the story, let’s look at this a […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On August 4, 2014
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How can YOU enhance your physical security?

As I’ve said countless times, both in print and in classes, your personal safety isn’t just about buying a gun. Here’s some discussion on how to look at security in a more holistic manner. I’m a “gun guy”. I don’t think I really started out to be one, but over the years it’s worked out […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On May 1, 2014
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Answer this question: why do you carry a concealed handgun?

A while back the blog When The Balloon Goes Up had an interesting article: “Why do you concealed carry?” That’s actually a more involved question than you might think, as the article showed, and I think I’ve identified one reason why that’s so. I’ve asked many students (and prospective students) why they carry or want to […]
  • Posted by Grant Cunningham
  • On February 7, 2014
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