by Monarch Defense | Aug 5, 2016 | Self Defense Topics, Uncategorized
It’s simple, really. Here’s how in 5 steps: I regularly see newly minted pistol instructors who are full of idealism and enthusiasm, who hope to hang up a shingle and get rich while being awesome, yet who are absolutely clueless. Not long ago I was the...
by Monarch Defense | Jun 23, 2016 | Self Defense Topics, Uncategorized
A lot of students struggle in the beginning figuring out how to fill a double stack magazine. While it takes some dexterity, its easy once you get a rhythm. Use 3 fingers to support the round to be filled on all sides. Support thumb presses down on top round in...
by Monarch Defense | May 22, 2016 | Self Defense Topics, Uncategorized
0:00 Introduction 0:20 Why train left handed 1:02 Instructors need to know how to teach left handed students 2:00 1911 safety for left handed users 3:35 Manipulating the slide right and left hand 5:04 Single side decockers 5:43 Magazine release for left handed users...
by Monarch Defense | May 22, 2016 | Self Defense Topics
Experts in the United States agree that it is best to carry a round in the chamber if you carry a pistol for self-defense. Nonetheless, there are plenty of people who opt not to do so for a variety of reasons, and in the case of Israeli military technique, because of...
by Monarch Defense | May 10, 2016 | Self Defense Topics
The dogs and I walked passed my neighbor as he stood brushing his teeth in an open garage. When I smiled and say “Good Morning!” his reply was:”You’re not going to let your dogs shit on my lawn are you?”. I smiled even bigger and looked...
by Monarch Defense | Apr 30, 2016 | Self Defense Topics
My students will recognize a concept that I reference often: The state of Unconscious Incompetence. Ironically, of all of the curricula that I teach, pepper spray class is the cheapest, the most fun, and the most universally applicable. The problem? Given a...