Progress in defensive handgun shooting comes in incremental steps. Initially, we may struggle to add these basic skills.

If you are wondering if you really have the aptitude to defend yourself with a firearm, the info below should give you some confidence.

Can we defend ourselves against a rifle with just our handgun? Video of the Fargo shootout with a terrorist shows some points.

Behind the Wyatt Earp legend is the real man who trained diligently to master the craft of gunfighting.

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.