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Training with Kris Paronto

When ‘Tanto’s’ Battleline Tactical recently teamed up with Ammo Manufacturer Fort Scott Munitions, some serious Home Defense and Close-Quarter Battle training ensued.

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Lessons from Black Hawk Down – Pt2

Part II: One instructor’s perspective on translating combat lessons into civilian safety tips. Story and Photos by Paul Pawela Author’s notes: In the first half of this two-part series last issue, I referenced nine key lessons learned from Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down, and applied them to civilian defense

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Lessons from Black Hawk Down

Part I: Nine personal defense truths through the lens of the Battle of Mogadishu. Story and photos by Paul Pawela Editor’s note: As the 28th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu between US forces and Somali militiamen took place early last month, the author, having many close personal friends who

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What OK Corral Gunfight taught Me

Deadly-force Encounter Training Lessons through the Lens of Famous Old West clash. Story and Photos by Paul Pawela No other gunfight has received more attention in America than the one that happened in Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881, at 3 pm. And while the gunfight at the OK Corral

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Common Denominators of Self-Defense Training

From mindset to situational awareness, mental to physical health, here’s what it boils down to. Story and Photos by Paul Pawela When it comes to self-defense training, there are many different philosophies, some dating back thousands of years. But ultimately, the outcome of any encounter is determined by who is

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