Personal Defense Videos
Lights or Lasers for Personal Defense?
You no longer have to choose between a light or a laser on your personal defense handgun. Dick Metcalf demonstrates…»
Double-Action vs. Double- Action-Only Revolvers
Is one better than the other? Depends on your situation. Join Bart Skelton and Sheriff A.J. Louderback as they debate…»
Low Light Carbine Rifle Tactics II
From our hit show Personal Defense, see advanced flashlight techniques when transitioning between a carbine and a handgun.
Advanced Shotgun Techniques: Sights, Loads and Patterns
Have a shotgun for home defense? You won’t want to miss this information on sights, loads and patterns.
The El Presidente Shooting Drill
The El Presidente drill is an oldie but a goodie developed by the late Jeff Cooper that combines a number…»
Personal Defense: Handgun Combative Turns
A series of simple drills on how to engage a threat from different angles.
Low Light Carbine Rifle Tactics I
From our hit show Personal Defense, see both weapon-mounted and hand-held basic flashlight techniques you can use with a carbine…»
Advanced Shotgun Tactics: Moving Through a House
Tactics for moving through a house with a shotgun from Personal Defense TV.
Shooting Tips From Bed
Home invasions are on the increase so Massad Ayoob shows how to bring a gun into action if you don’t…»
Handgun Holster Purses
Fashion doesn’t always allow a woman to carry a gun on her body, so Il Ling New shares tactics and…»
Ruger LCP .380 Review
Ruger’s entry into the ultra small, lightweight, semi-auto concealed carry market.
Carbine Rifle vs. Shotgun for Home Defense
Dick Metcalf and Richard Venola square off over which is better for home defense, the carbine or shotgun.
Hornady Critical Defense Ammo
Hornady’s Critical Defense ammunition is aimed specifically at personal defense and its unique requirements.
.327 Federal Ammo Review
What makes Federal think it can break the curse of the .32 caliber with the new .327 Magnum round?
Smith & Wesson M&P45
Watch the range review of Smith & Wesson’s M&P semi-auto pistol now available in .45 ACP.
Springfield Armory EMP 40 Review
Rob Leatham explains the total re-engineering it took to create Springfield’s EMP pistol.
After a Real Shooting
What should you say, or what should you NOT say if you’re involved in a shooting? Massad Ayoob shares the…»
The Colt 1877 Thunder Revolver Review
Handguns have been used for decades for personal defense. Here’s a look back at a Colt 1877 Thunder Revolver carried…»
Springfield Armory XDM Review
Rob Leatham explains and demonstrates the features that raise the XD to the power of “M.”
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.357 Magnum for Personal Defense
The 125-grain .357 Magnum has a great history for stopping attackers.
Rifle Slings and Self Defense
Think of a sling for your carbine as you would a holster for your handgun.
The 9mm for Personal Defense: Is it Enough?
Is the 9mm worthy of being the most popular handgun cartridge in the world?
The 10mm Autoloader for Personal Defense
Magnum power and performance in an autopistol.
The .45 Colt for Personal Defense
Is the .45 Colt a viable round for self defense?
The .45 ACP for Personal Defense
Is the .45 ACP a good choice for personal defense?
Carrying a Knife for Personal Defense and Survival
Things to consider if carrying a knife.
The .44 Special for Personal Defense
Is the .44 Special worth considering as a personal defense round?
The .40 S&W for Personal Defense
There’s a reason so many law enforcement officers use the .40 S&W.
The .380 For Self Defense
With modern ammunition, the .380 Auto is a serious self-defense option.
How to Use What Guns You Find
How to take advantage of a “battlefield pickup” — using whatever gun you find in case you’re involved in a…»
How to Shoot from the Prone Position
Clint Smith from Thunder Ranch demonstrates effective methods of getting into, shooting from, and safely getting up from a prone…»
How to Shoot Under Stress
Lethal Force Institute’s Massad Ayoob gives some helpful tips in reducing stress commonly associated with participating in a gun fight.
Both Eyes Open during Aiming
High visibility sights for handguns and non-magnifying optics for long guns are key elements in having both eyes open during…»
Speed Loading Revolvers (part 1)
Thunder Ranch’s Clint Smith joins host Tom Gresham at Thunder Ranch to show some great tips and accessories for fast…»
Speed Loading Revolvers (part 2)
Thunder Ranch’s Clint Smith demonstrates the correct way to safely and accurately shoot a revolver.
Backup Methods
Clint Smith from Thunder Ranch demonstrates effective ways to carry small revolvers as a second or third backup gun.
Two-Hand Versus One-Hand Grip
Shooting Times Handgun Editor Jim Wilson demonstrates how the two-hand handgun grip provides greater accuracy over the one-hand
Best Handgun For Self-Defense
Technical Editor Dick Metcalf and Sheriff Jim Wilson discuss which handgun is best for self-defense, a revolver or auto-loader.