Here are some terms and concepts we use to describe your journey to improving your self-defense skills.

Home invasion video shows lessons for self-defense.

You are thinking about buying a gun for self-defense, but you don't know how to start. Here's some considerations and what to expect.

Article on woman forced to shoot a home intruder after firing a warning shot. Discussion on the use of force in this situation.

Criminals wear medical masks in home invasion in Arlington Heights.

Focus on the efforts you can take now to help your self-defense and personal protection.

Many cities, townships, and counties in the U.S. are changing how they are responding to calls for service from citizens.

Infographic on active shooter locations in the U.S. for 2016-2017 from FBI study.

How are active shooters stopped? Infographic shows the numbers from 2015-2017.

FBI study on active shootings show the value of citizens saving lives.

This news story about a disabled woman in Houston shooting and stopping an armed intruder has some implications for self-defense trainers.

Competition shooting can improve shooting skills, but playing the competition game can have negative effects for your self-defense shooting.

Infographic with information on crime, criminals, and armed citizens to see if having a gun makes you safer in America today.

Studies show criminals are more afraid of the armed citizen than police. Four of five criminals avoid a potential victim they think armed.

A young father defends his family from a home invader with his 9mm handgun. This scenario is one you could face.

Only the decisive action by a family member stops this deranged attacker from taking a young girl.

More information is coming out on the background of the heroic church security team which stopped a mass shooting in a Texas church. As...

Residents of the United States' largest territory will soon have better and more consistent firearms rights with benefits for CCW holders...

Increased lawlessness and pressure on law enforcement will increase the level of crime. You cannot count on the police in an emergency.

A couple looks to choose firearms for self-defense with recommendations for what to consider when buying a gun.