Videos tagged with Close Range Defense

This review compares the Standard Manufacturing SSR and DP12 shotguns, highlighting their shared features like ambidextrous controls and high capacity. Key differences lie in barrel rifling (SSR's rifled barrels offer extended range over the DP12's smoothbore) and firing modes (SSR's simultaneous volley fire vs. DP12's individual barrel discharge). The SSR is positioned for longer ranges and simultaneous payload, while the DP12 excels at close-range stopping power.

This video, featuring Craig Douglas of ShivWorks, emphasizes critical objectives during a close-range assault: staying standing and conscious. It details the importance of maintaining a high guard, with hands near the head, to effectively block strikes. The 'fence' concept is introduced, illustrating how hands serve as a vital barrier against an aggressor.

This video tests DoubleTap's Snake Shot Defense ammunition specifically designed for semi-automatic pistols. The ammunition combines a hollow point with #9 shot for close-range defense scenarios. The testing includes performance evaluation on ballistic gel and various targets, aiming to provide unhyped, factual results for viewers interested in defensive ammunition options.

This video argues that shotguns are superior to handguns for home defense, demonstrating this through a side-by-side comparison. A single 12-gauge #00 buckshot shell, containing multiple pellets, shows significantly more immediate stopping power than five rounds of 9mm fired from a Glock 17. The visual evidence highlights the dramatic difference in target damage, supporting the claim that shotguns offer greater effectiveness in close-quarters defense scenarios.

This review covers the Bond Arms 9mm derringer, highlighting its effectiveness as a deep concealment backup gun for close-range self-defense. The video demonstrates its manual of arms, concealability in various pockets and clothing, and the stopping power of the 9mm caliber compared to smaller options. Accuracy at defensive distances is shown to be adequate despite the short barrel.

This video analyzes a critical incident involving a Clayton, GA officer. It highlights the extreme speed of deadly force encounters and the importance of effective movement while engaging a threat. The officer's tactical proficiency, including the use of a pistol-mounted light and accurate shooting under stress, is commended. The analysis also emphasizes the crucial role of clear communication and immediate post-incident medical aid.