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Brian Armstrong grew up in a small farm town in rural Indiana and learned to shoot before he learned to drive. His career began as a firefighter and medic in Ft Wayne, IN. Throughout the years, he has owned multiple businesses, from construction to technology. His life has come full circle, and he is back to his emergency services roots -teaching emergency first aid and firearms courses. Brian believes that the best way to learn “HOW” to do something is to first answer “WHY” you do something. He is an average guy with views like yours and is now sharing the knowledge gained from teaching, learning from others, and researching the topics you don’t have time to explore yourself. You can follow him at letstalkdefensivegunuse.com
May 31, 2023 Concealed Carry

A Handgun’s Frame Size and Tips On Picking One – Part 2

Part one covered full-size and compact handgun frame sizes, along with some ways to carry those guns. Now we will round out the main four frame sizes and discuss subcompact and micro frames. Subcompact Frames They designed subcompact frames for maximum concealment. Because they are light and easy to hide, people often use them...

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May 30, 2023 Concealed Carry

A Handgun’s Frame Size and Tips On Picking One – Part 1

Handgun-Frame-Size-Comparison

I’ve shot a gun or two, so I know from experience that your handgun’s frame size can make an enormous difference in how accurately you can shoot and how comfortable it is to carry. We will look at the main handgun frame sizes and their differences. Different companies seem to have their own set...

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May 24, 2023 Concealed Carry, Situational Awareness, Training

Situational Awareness and Risk Levels

Situational Awareness Crowd

As society has progressed, the number of crimes, accidents, and other mishaps that happen every day has increased. Situational awareness and knowing the risk levels have become more important now than ever before. In addition to being a critical component of concealed carry, situational awareness can help individuals stay safe in various situations, such...

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May 19, 2023 Product Review

Bond Arms Bullpup – A Really Small 8 Round 9mm

Bond Bullpup 9mm

The Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is an innovative and unique design. The Bullpup is a small micro-frame semi-automatic 9mm handgun. It combines the classic look of a traditional semi-auto pistol with a unique bullpup design. Bond Arms is a gun company based in Granbury, Texas. Their high-quality derringer pistols are probably what they are...

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May 10, 2023 Concealed Carry, Situational Awareness, Training

The Importance of Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry

Situational Awareness

As a firearms instructor, I cannot stress enough the importance of acting responsibly when you are carrying a firearm. Being able to act responsibly requires proper training, education, and situational awareness. You need to be aware of your surroundings and the potential threats that exist. This is where situational awareness comes into play. Situational...

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April 21, 2023 Concealed Carry, Personal Protection, Situational Awareness

The Risk of Using Your Gun for Self-Defense in a Crowd – Part 2

In part 1, I covered some conditions to be aware of if you must use your gun for self-defense in a crowd before engaging in a threat. It’s critical to make sure it’s safe to shoot. That includes looking at the intended target and what is beyond, around, and along the path. Here are...

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