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RECOMMENDED READING

 

Articles, guides, and educational resources worth sharing.

 

There is a lot of firearms and personal-safety information online, and it can be hard to know where to start.

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This page is a collection of articles, guides, and other educational resources from instructors, organizations, and professionals whose work we know, trust, or believe offers something valuable to our students.

 

Sharing a resource does not necessarily mean B2 Defense Training agrees with every opinion or conclusion presented. We encourage readers to use good judgment, ask questions, and continue learning from multiple credible sources.

FIREARMS SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP

Safe handling, storage, maintenance, family safety, and responsible firearm ownership.

NRA Gun Safety Rules

NRA

A foundational overview of firearm safety rules, responsible handling, storage, maintenance, and other basic ownership considerations.

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Securely Storing Firearms in the Home

NSSF

A practical look at secure firearm storage options and the responsibility to help prevent unauthorized access.

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TRAINING & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Practice strategies, shooting fundamentals, dry fire, skill development, and continuing education.

Faster Target Transitions: 3 Ways to Improve Shooting Efficiency

Tatiana Whitlock / A Girl & A Gun

Practical guidance for improving target transitions through better visual processing, efficient movement, and reducing unnecessary motion.

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Dry Fire Training: The Complete Guide to Practicing at Home and Choosing the Right Training Aids

Theresa Schneider / A Girl & A Gun

Practical guidance for using dry-fire practice to build familiarity, reinforce fundamentals, and make live-fire training more productive.

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CONCEALED CARRY & PERSONAL PROTECTION

Everyday carry, equipment, mindset, decision-making, defensive considerations, and personal protection.

Carrying Isn’t Enough: What Our Data Reveals About the Gap Between Carry and Capability

Robyn Sandoval / A Girl & A Gun

A look at the gap between carrying regularly and maintaining the practical skills needed to access and use a firearm effectively.

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Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters and Accessories

Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training

A detailed look at holsters, belts, retention, carry methods, and other equipment considerations for concealed carry.

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PERSONAL SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS

Situational awareness, crime prevention, home safety, travel safety, emergency preparedness, and related topics.

Basic Principles of Crime Prevention

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim®

Practical personal-safety guidance centered on awareness, avoiding distractions, trusting instincts, and developing a safety strategy.

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Pepper Spray: How to Choose It and How to Use It

Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training

A practical discussion of choosing, carrying, and using pepper spray as another personal-safety option.

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LIFESAVING & MEDICAL

Bleeding control, trauma response, emergency preparedness, and practical medical information.

Stop the Bleed Videos

American College of Surgeons

Instructional videos demonstrating lifesaving bleeding-control techniques, including direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use.

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Bystander CPR Can Make a Life-Saving Difference

American Red Cross

A plain-language overview of bystander CPR, including why immediate action matters and the difference between Hands-Only and conventional CPR.

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