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Would a less lethal salt handgun work?

by Jeffrey Denning

Do I think a spin off of the pepper ball guns used mainly in corrections facilities will work well against armed attackers on the street? No way

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7 things cops wished you knew

by Jeffrey Denning

Here are seven things that as a cop, I wish more people knew and understood.

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Why not shoot them in the leg?

by Jeffrey Denning

Amid all the recent police shootings, I’ve heard people ask why officers don’t just shoot to wound?

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Editorial: 20 rules for winning gun fights

by Jeffrey Denning

If you carry or own a gun for self protection, you should know that there may be times that you’ll have to make difficult decisions. Here are a few thoughts for tactical shooters to keep in mind that will help them make the right ones.

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Five misused shooting terms that annoy me

by Jeffrey Denning

There are a few things that make me cringe: getting struck by lightning, swimming naked with chum in shark-infested waters, and hearing or reading words that are just plain annoying or incorrect within the firearms and tactical community.

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