Videos tagged with Joyce Wilson

This short highlights the growing trend of women becoming first-time gun owners for personal safety, emphasizing self-reliance. It features insights from firearms experts Massad Ayoob and Joyce Wilson, who discuss the importance of defensive firearm skills and how competitive shooting disciplines like IDPA can serve as excellent training grounds for real-world self-defense scenarios.

This episode of Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob features a discussion with Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), about the growing trend of first-time gun ownership among women. Wilson, who started shooting in her mid-thirties and became an IDPA Champion, shares her experience of gaining confidence through training and competition. The video highlights the importance of training and encourages viewers to explore IDPA.com for involvement opportunities.

This video offers a personal glimpse into the lives of Bill and Joyce Wilson, the power couple behind Wilson Combat and the IDPA, respectively. It highlights their life on the Circle WC Ranch, detailing a typical day from morning coffee to Bill's nightly hog hunting excursions. The couple shares personal stories, including how they met, and discusses their future retirement plans. The content also touches upon Bill Wilson's extensive background in the firearms industry and the legacy of Wilson Combat.

This episode of Critical Mas(s) features Massad Ayoob in conversation with Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). They delve into the history and foundational principles of IDPA as a practical competitive shooting sport emphasizing defensive tactics with everyday carry gear. The discussion covers recent rule changes, including the integration of appendix carry (AIWB), and the process for implementing new rules. The importance of testing one's skills in competitive environments is highlighted, along with the increasing talent pool in the sport. The conversation also touches on the roles of Joyce and Bill Wilson in the sport and encourages viewers to find local IDPA matches.

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 is presented as a highly reliable and shootable compact 9mm pistol, suitable for concealed carry and self-defense. Its design emphasizes modularity for a custom fit across various hand sizes, including female shooters, while maintaining a high capacity (15+1). The pistol demonstrated exceptional performance with over 2,000 rounds fired without malfunction during testing.