Why Conduct a 360-degree Scan
I just recently received a phone call and follow-up email from an individual who wanted to know if he could attend a CCW class here at ACT Personal Defense. I asked him to describe his shooting experience and why he wanted to take the class. His response to me was right on target. He […]
What’s the best distance to practice at for self-defense?
(It’s not what you think…) The debate of how far out do I put the target goes on. I see this almost every time I go to a public range. Put it too close and it doesn’t look very “cool.” Put it too far and it would be embarrassing to miss. Should I put it […]
WANTING TO PROTECT COMES NATURALLY – BEING ABLE TO DOESN’T
Typical Range Training normally includes shooting specific courses of fire… We’ve all heard these stereo typed quotes spewed as facts when it comes to defensive shooting scenarios! Shoot 2 hits center mass to the body that will neutralizes the target… It takes 3 hits to the body to neutralizes the target… I’ll shoot 2 to […]
I SURVIVED! My Defensive Encounter
Have you ever had a gun pointed straight at your head? I HAVE! Here’s my story. It began about 7 years ago when I met Wayne at ACT Personal Defense. I had shot a gun a couple of times but I wasn’t very good. So, I decided to take a “Learn to Shoot” training course […]
LADIES Look, Listen, Be aware!
LADIES Look, Listen, Be aware! Let me share with you a story from one of my lady students, I’ll change her name to Susan. Susan contacted me back in February wanting to begin her journey into the world of safe gun ownership and to conceal carry for personal protection. She and her husband attended a […]
FIREARM SAFETY AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE FIREARMS IN YOUR HOME
Every year, thousands of lives are shattered by preventable firearm accidents and thefts from homes and vehicles. Understanding and practicing firearm safety isn’t just responsible – it’s life-saving. At ACT Personal Defense, we equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to prevent these tragedies through our NRA Certified Training Courses and comprehensive Firearm Safety Classes […]
CHURCH SECURITY TEAM PREVENTS A MASSACRE
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, a horrifying scenario unfolded at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, where a heavily armed gunman launched an attack during a morning church service. This incident clearly underscores the urgent and critical need for well-trained voluntary security teams in every church service. Note; this wasn’t a mega church with dozens […]
Training for the Fight: What Real-World Data Reveals About Self-Defense Training and Shootings
When the subject of firearm training, particularly carrying a firearm for self-defense comes up, the discussion is often dominated by legal requirements. However, official data from the FBI in their annual report, provides a stark and critical look at the reality of deadly force encounters. This information suggests that much of the standard civilian certified […]