This is an index of posts as they relate to specific InSights course material or curriculum. If you want to learn a little more about a course you are planning on taking, this is good way to get some more information ahead of time.
Combatives
Defensive Folding Knife The Spyderco Clip-It or similarly styled pocketknife is a superb stand-alone self defense tool and an excellent companion to firearms, pepper spray, and other defensive tools in your family's layered personal protection plan.
- Plain vs. serrated edge knives. A discussion of the assets and liabilities of plain vs. serrated edge knives and their value for self defense.
- The Color CodesAn introduction to Jeff Coopers color codes beginning with condition white.
Unarmed Self Defense This self defense class is an excellent choice for both those who are unwilling or cannot carry a firearm and for those that need to augment their firearms skills.
- Aggressors claiming self defense.A discussion of when an aggressor can claim self defense despite having initiated the hostilities.
- Devastating unarmed techniques.A discussion of devastating unarmed techniques that can't really be practiced and their applications within a combatives system.
Firearms – Handguns
General Defensive Handgun In this class, students learn to use their handgun safely, quickly, and reflexively as is required in close-range high-speed defensive situations, and to understand the legal responsibilities of handgun use.
- 9mm vs. .40 vs. .45A short explanation of handgun ballistics by John Holschen
- Additional Info on Handgun Designs
- Conceal Carry Magazine PouchesMagazine pouches and reloads for concealed carry.
- Concealed Carry IdentifiersAn explanation of why Concealed Carry badges and other identifiers are pointless.
- Handgun Designs
- Handgun Optics
- Handgun Sights
- Holding criminals at gun point.Some analysis of a case where a homeowner holds an intruder at gun point and ends up being shot by the police.
- Is 9mm really less effective than .45 ACP?A non-ballistic analysis of the difference between .45 and 9mm handguns.
- Point ShootingA cursory examination of point shooting and aimed fire.
- Recommended 9mm carry ammunitionRecommended ammunition for 9mm handguns.
- Selecting Equipment
- Subcompact Handguns
- The Color CodesAn introduction to Jeff Coopers color codes beginning with condition white.
- The Glock 19
- The handgun caliber debate.A reexamination of handgun wound ballistics and caliber debates.
- Universal Firearms Handling RulesA discussion of the applicability of the Universal Firearms Handling Rules. InSights believes that the UFHR apply at all times and under all circumstances.
- Use of force on behalf of a third party.An explanation of the InSights use of force policy as it applies to the defense of an unknown third party.
Intermediate Defensive Handgun The intent of this course is to teach the student to reflexively employ their handgun and to put fight stopping hits on their opponent regardless of the tactical environment, position, or injury they find themselves with.
- An IDPA Tueller drill video. An examination of a target system that simulates the Tueller drill, and the limitations of the drill.
- More about the Tueller drill.Another installment of the discussion of the Tueller drill, highlighting some of the shortcomings of the drill as it is normally constructed.
- The J-Hook.A short explanation of the "J-Hook" technique for charging opponents, this is related to the discussion of the Teuller drill.
- Universal Firearms Handling RulesA discussion of the applicability of the Universal Firearms Handling Rules. InSights believes that the UFHR apply at all times and under all circumstances.
Firearms – Shotguns
General Defensive Shotgun The intent of this course is to teach the student the use of the shotgun in close-range, high-speed scenarios as encountered in self-defense and hunting situations.
- Shotgun recommendations.This post answers a few questions about outfitting a shotgun for home defense.
- Universal Firearms Handling RulesA discussion of the applicability of the Universal Firearms Handling Rules. InSights believes that the UFHR apply at all times and under all circumstances.
Firearms – Rifles
General Defensive Rifle The intent of this course is to teach the student individual tactics and the use of the rifle in close range, high speed, defensive scenarios.
- Gelatin Studies and real world performance.Greg Hamilton explains why a rounds performance in gelatin studies might not match the real world results.
- M4 Stopping PowerSome points about the stopping power of the M4 carbine from John Holschen.
- Selecting Equipment
- Terminal Rifle Ballistics.Greg Hamilton explains some of the factors involved with high velocity wounding and the terminal ballistics of rifles.
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