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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

While life would be a lot easier if there was one right answer for every question, that just isn’t the case. When it comes to selecting the most optimal firearm for home defense, the number of variables that come into play can make what should be a simple decision tough as hell.

Can you blindly follow generalized advice and successfully defend your palace? Sure, but why not give yourself the best chance at success?

While most think about how to end a threat in the most effcient way, very few think about the potential liabilities associated with employing deadly force in an urban setting. You might stop a bad guy from harming your family physically, but choose your tool poorly and you might be facing financial ruin or worse should you miss and send a bullet into a neighbor’s bedroom.

LEARN TO SAVE, THEN TO SHOOT

Some of the best advice I can give you when it comes to home defense is to get quality instruction from a vetted training.

That means actually attending a class in person, not watching YouTube videos from your favorite instructors.

Start with the often-overlooked medical training, because

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