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How to Become a Better Shooter with the 5x5x5x5 Drill
Let's take a look at a simple drill in the video on this page which can help set us up on the path for pistol skills success.

Brad Parker
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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You're Shot, You're Not Dead. Win the Fight Part 2
Brody Young was shot nine time. He survived, fought back, and won. What are the lessons we can learn from him?

Brad Parker
Aug 21, 20225 min read
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Chicago More Dangerous Than The Ukraine?
Are we as civilians more at risk of being killed in Chicago than as a civilian in the Ukraine? What can we do to stay safe?

Brad Parker
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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Lessons from Sgt. Alvin York
What are some of the self-defense lessons we can learn from Sgt. Alvin York's diary about his close combat efforts in World War 1.

Brad Parker
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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And the Survey Says...More Crime & Riots
Five major U.S. cities are on track to surpass their homicide totals from 2021, implying that the crime wave that began in 2020 will worsen.

Brad Parker
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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Self-Defense Against Knife on a Train
Joseph Lozito stopped a murderer armed with a knife while on a NYC subway. Here's what Lozito did for his self-defense.

Brad Parker
Jun 14, 20223 min read
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You Are Your Own First Responder
We've been taught to rely on the police to protect us. But they can't and they are not legally responsible for our safety. What do we do?

Brad Parker
Jun 8, 20221 min read
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Armed Woman Stops Mass Shooting
An armed woman in West Virginia used her handgun to stop a mass shooter with an AR-15.

Brad Parker
May 29, 20221 min read
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Border Patrol Agent Driven to Save Family at Uvalde
It makes more sense now why the off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent fearlessly rushed into Robb Elementary School.

Brad Parker
May 27, 20222 min read
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Violent Crime: Are We Even More at Risk Than Statistics Show?
Is the hidden rate of violence in the U.S. higher because the statistics focus on the murder rate? What can we do to stay safe?

Brad Parker
Feb 8, 20225 min read
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What Sort of Self-Defense Should We Be Training For?
We study and deploy the tactics, techniques, and procedures that are more consistent with the type of self-defense mission needed.

Brad Parker
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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Shooting and Parallel Parking
This is the same lesson we need to learn when we are training for defensive firearms use. We have to be masters of the elements of shooting,

Brad Parker
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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Self-Defense: Skateboards as Deadly Weapons
Don't dismiss the dangerous of common objects like skateboards. The reality is people are killed with skateboards.

Brad Parker
Nov 19, 20214 min read
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Self-Defense Lessons
From the well-publicized trial and in-depth analysis about Kyle Rittenhouse we can pull a number of items for our self-defense training.

Brad Parker
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Why We Can't Know Motive or Intent
Why we should forget about trying to determine an attacker's "motive" or "intent" when defending ourselves.

Brad Parker
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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No Ammo? Try This.
Despite the ammo shortage, here's what we can be doing now to increase our safety and security.

Brad Parker
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Handgun vs. 2 Rifles: What We Can Learn for Self-Defense?
You might never find yourself in this self-defense situation -- facing two rifles in a shootout with only your handgun.

Brad Parker
May 26, 20215 min read
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Self-Defense In Your Car Under Fire
Someone slams into your car, trapping you inside. Then they start shooting at you with a handgun. How do you defend yourself?

Brad Parker
May 9, 20212 min read
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UPDATED: B.J. Baldwin Dominates Parking Lot Shootout
UPDATE: A champion off-road racer and firearms competitor credits his training and attitude for saving two lives from two armed attackers.

Brad Parker
Aug 2, 20204 min read
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