I would like to extend my best wishes to you and your families this holiday season. Have a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year…
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Modern Defensive Training Systems News & Updates for February 2013
It’s been a busy couple months so far in 2013. If you don’t know about it or haven’t heard there was a HUGE 2013 Lobby Day & Rally in Albany on Thursday Feb 28th 2013…
Modern Defensive Training Systems News & Updates for May 2012
Summer is almost here and MDTS has classes scheduled almost every weekend somewhere near you. Check out the schedule page for upcoming classes in your area.
MDTS Vertical Displacement Guide on Engaging Targets
It is well documented that movement is a life-saving tactic. Movement almost always helps us except maybe when attempting to engage a target with accurate gunfire.
VRI Tactical EDC Belt – Gear Review
Located in Cheektowaga NY, VRI Tactical is a fairly new (3 yrs or so) division of VRI Sharpening owned and run by Brian Benson.
Controlling Fear & Making Sound Decisions Under Stress
When a responsible person first begins going armed, he is usually haunted by two recurring questions, or self-doubts…
Movement & Survivability in a Gun Fight
Armies understand the value of movement, boxers spend as much time on footwork as they do on punching, and offline lateral movement during close-range gun battles has been proven to drastically increase survivability…
Small Self Defense Impact Tools
For years, I’ve carried one form or other of small impact tool as part of my everyday carry gear…
Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events for November
MDTS will be hosting Rob Pincus on Nov 4-6 for Intro to Combat Focus Shooting on Friday and Advanced Pistol Handling on Saturday & Sunday…
Optimizing the Every Day Carry Folding Knife
The everyday carry (EDC) folding knife has become a staple both in society and the modern personal protection community…
Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events October 2011
We are increasing our online efforts to provide more services and information to MDTS customers via the FB page…
Modern Defensive Training Systems August Update
Sixteen attendees learned a lot about themselves, their gear and most importantly their current skills and capabilities under extreme stress…
Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events August 2011
So far the summer is moving right along for us here at MDTS and fall will soon be upon us so get out and shoot while this good albeit extremely hot weather lasts…
Applicability, Methodology and Implementation of Combatives Training
Our ability to carry concealed is becoming more constricted on a daily basis, not only in location but in types of tools as well…
MDTS Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Memorial Day Weekend 2011
MDTS staff members, friends and strategic partners want to thank all of you who came out to support the MDTS Wounded Warrior steel shoot…
Dirty Tactics & Grappling
There IS a tiny window where dirty tactics can be useful, but not in the manner that most of the “combat experts” seem to believe is valid…
MDTS Combative Pistol Skills Class 1 & 2
In this 8 hr. course of instruction basic to intermediate skill sets will be presented and then drilled dry fire and live fire…
Small Impact Tool Self Defense Options
Small impact tools offer a force multiplier and option for carry of a tool in non-permissive environments such as municipal facilities, hosptials and airports…
The Combative Mindset
Defensive mindset is the foundation of my training and preparation. Sadly, I often find myself not utilizing these soft skills due to the minutia of daily life which occupy my thoughts…
Selecting a Folding Knife for Personal Protection
Tactical folding knife selection for personal protection requires as much thought as choosing a handgun for every day carry…
AR-15 Accessory Tips from Modern Defensive Training Systems
This months video tip focuses on Accessorizing the AR15 weapon platform an important step in owning any Ar-15 rifle…
Small Fixed Blade Knife Self Defense Option
When it comes to the legal carry of any personal protection tool, the obligation falls on you to follow these guidelines…
Carry a Gun Away From Home?
I understand having a gun at home in case an intruder breaks in, but why would I want to carry a gun in public???
Selecting a Handgun for Personal Protection
I am often asked what gun I recommend and will usually give suggestions or offer a few elements to consider, rarely suggesting a specific make, model or manufacturer…