Posted: 9/5/2026 8:40:08 AM EDT
| Don't know if this is the right spot for this q. I'm a mom of boys. I carry and practice with the handgun with my husband at the range. But I want to go further than that. I'm looking for Resources for where to begin on how to train to protect- ie: if my kids and I were in an active shooter situation, rules for self defense so I don't get locked up, best way to prepare myself physically to be fit to fight. Any podcasts, videos, books, class reccs would be very much appreciated. Thank you. |
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As a place to start, read "Violence of Mind" by Varg Freeborn. Take ECQC from Shivworks/Craig Douglas. You'll fill in the pieces from there. Other book recommendations off the top of my head: Sentinel - Pat McNamara Defensive Living - Lovette/Spaulding Principles of Personal Defense - Jeff Cooper Tons of others... Facing Violence, Left of Bang, Sheep No More, The Gift of Fear, Beyond the Gun, etc etc |
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Tom Givens Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics is a nice place to start for Concealed Carry NRA has a variety of classes from Refuse to be a Victim, to Personal Protection Inside/Outside the Home, to Defensive Pistol that are widely offered Find an NRA Training Course near you These are foundational courses. Andrew Branca and Massad Ayoob (Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense) are resources for understanding the laws of self defense. She Equips Herself got started discussing how a woman can conceal a firearm and has branched out to talk about other aspects of women's self defense. |
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