First Person Defender
11 Seasons
First Person Defender puts regular people into force-on-force, self-defense scenarios. FPD puts you inside the fight to defend your life, or the lives of your loved ones.
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02:12Episode 1
Shooting a Steady Revolver
Episode 1
Speed Shooting Champion Jerry Miculek demonstrates how to shoot a steady revolver using Smith & Wesson's 610 in 10mm.
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04:28Episode 2
Using a Flashlight for Self-Defense
Episode 2
Trainer Greg Lapin demonstrates different ways to utilize a flashlight as a defensive tool using SureFire's Stiletto rechargeable LED flashlight.
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03:40Episode 3
Sight Control
Episode 3
Trainer Greg Lapin discusses sight control, and uses Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield Performance Center firearm to demonstrate front sight manipulation.
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02:38Episode 4
What Does Trigger Control Really Mean?
Episode 4
Trainer Greg Lapin demonstrates what trigger control - AKA "Trigger Flick" - looks like using the Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield EZ.
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01:50Episode 5
Extended Mag Drop Technique
Episode 5
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates an extended magazine drop using Springfield's XD-S.
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03:27Episode 6
Training to Shoot a DASA Firearm
Episode 6
One of the fundamentals to focus on when training is the trigger. Using a Double-Action/Single-Action trigger is something you need to train on. Here, trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates his 'Sideways Gun' drill for using a DA/SA trigger using the Kimber K6S.
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01:25Episode 7
Snubby .22 for your Defense Toolbox
Episode 7
Ryan Gresham discusses why a snubby revolver like Ruger's LCR should be in your defensive toolbox.
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02:11Episode 8
Is the .40 S&W Dead?
Episode 8
Find out why Ryan Gresham considers the .40 S&W a sweet spot for self-defense guns.
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03:10Episode 9
Self-Defense Barricade Drill
Episode 9
Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin demonstrates a barricade drill and discusses how he outfitted his Sig M400 TREAD with accessories.
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02:15Episode 10
Snubnosed Revolvers for Concealed Carry
Episode 10
Ryan Gresham demonstrates the effectiveness of a short-barrel revolver in a self-defense situation at 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet.
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01:49Episode 11
Carry Guns for Animal Defense
Episode 11
What gun do you or would you carry for defense against bears, lions, wolves? Have you considered a 10mm? Ryan Gresham demonstrates with Springfield's XD(m) in 10mm.
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Is It Dangerous to Carry a 1911 Cocked and Locked?
Episode 12
Short answer, No! With the proper training and practice, the 1911 is a great option for self-defense, including the lightweight Ruger SR1911 Commander-Style in 9mm.
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02:27Episode 13
Precision Shots - Pistol vs. Carbine
Episode 13
Ryan Gresham tests his shooting skills for speed and accuracy pitting Ruger's American Pistol against Ruger's PCC.
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Yes, You Should Use a Silencer on your Home Defense Rifle
Episode 14
Ryan Gresham demonstrates why a silencer is needed for your home defense rifle, using Sig Sauer's TREAD.
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03:35Episode 15
10mm Ammo Recoil Test
Episode 15
Ryan Gresham demonstrates the difference in 10mm recoil using a hard cast 230-grain load, a 180-grain JHP load, and Inceptor's 90-grain (1700fps) copper-polymer blend ARX defense ammo.
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Choosing the Right Backstrap Size for Your Grip
Episode 16
Many defensive pistols come with a few interchangeable backstrap or grip options. How do you choose the right size? Ryan Gresham heads to the range to demonstrate how he chooses a backstrap, using the Smith & Wesson M&P.
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What Would You Do: Why Training is Important
Episode 17
Everyone has bad days, but that can lead to deadly consequences. Trainer Chris Cerino runs through a First Person Defender scenario that really upsets him. Then, Michelle Cerino joins Chris for a parking lot scenario that goes awry.
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What Would You Do: Approaching Suspicious People in Low-Light
Episode 18
Trainer Chris Cerino runs through a a few different low-light First Person Defender scenarios.
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What Would You Do: Bat-Wielding Man Tries to Attack
Episode 19
Trainers Chris and Michelle Cerino run through a First Person Defender scenario of an attacker with a bat. What's their plan for a situation like this?
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What Would You Do: Two Good Guys, Two Bad Guys
Episode 20
Trainers Chris and Michelle Cerino work together in this First Person Defender scenario entering a warehouse with an alarm sounding.
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What Would You Do: To Enter, or Not to Enter?
Episode 21
Trainer Chris Cerino runs through a First Person Defender scenario wherein he arrives home to an open front door. After playing it out, he heads to the range to practice shooting on the move.
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02:59Episode 22
What Would You Do: School Shooting
Episode 22
Trainer Michelle Cerino runs through a scenario of a shooting at school, and then trains to shoot through a barrier.
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03:00Episode 23
What Would You Do: ATM Robbery
Episode 23
Trainer Chris Cerino runs through a First Person Defender scenario of an attempted robbery while using an ATM. On the range, Chris demonstrates what to do when attacked in a small space.
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What Would You Do: Stranger at the Back Door - Action vs. Reaction
Episode 24
Trainer Michelle Cerino runs through a First Person Defender scenario of a stranger at the back door of her home, and then hits the range with trainer Chris Cerino to work on Action vs. Reaction.