The Best Defense

1. Safe at Home Part 1

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Personal defense instructor Mike Janich will talk about self defense techniques to protect your safety at home. Also, Combat Focus Shooting's lead instructor Rob Pincus teaches the basics of fundamental defensive pistol use.

2. Safe at Home Part 2

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Personal Defense Instructor Michael Janich shows us how to protect ourselves while in our homes. Also, Rob Pincus will take a look at what happens when you fire a weapon inside a house and you miss your intended target.

3. Safe on the Street

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This week we're demonstrating the awareness required to keep you safe on the streets.

4. Awareness

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This week we're learning tips on awareness, which could prevent dangerous situations from even happening.

5. De-escalation and Boundaries

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This week's show is about de-escalating the situation and setting boundaries between you and an attacker.

6. Car Jacking Part 1

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This week we're discussing techniques for staying aware and preventing a car jacking from even happening.

7. Car Jacking Part 2

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This week we're continuing our demonstration of defending yourself in a car jacking situation.

8. Prepare for the Unexpected

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Join us this week on The Best Defense as we discuss how to prepare for the unexpected.

9. Immediate Aftermath

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This week we've got tips and tactics for dealing with a violent situation, before and adfter.

10. Safe in the Backcountry

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This wee we've got tips and tactics for keeping you safe in the backcountry.

11. Acquaintance Dangers

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This week's show is about the dangers associated with a person you feel comfortable around, who has other intentions.

12. Dropped Gun - Active Shooter

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This week we're giving basic instructions for someone who may pick up a gun that has been dropped and using it to protect themselves and others during an active shooting situation.

13. Best of The Best Defense

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This week we're taking a look back at the best moments of the Best Defense.

1. Who's at the Door?

Air Date: 2009-12-31

You're at home watching TV, cleaning up or just reading a book. There's a knock at your door. It would seem the most logical thing to do would be to just open the door. Unfortunately, that may be the biggest mistake of your life.

2. Home Defense: Family Plan

Air Date: 2009-12-31

True home defense means keeping everyone safe & that means having a plan for every member of your family. Join Michael Bane, Rob Pincus & Michael Janich as they guide you through the strategy & tactics of family-based home defense.

3. He's Not Alone

Air Date: 2009-12-31

An intruder has entered your house. You've planned for this situation & are prepared to react... until you realize he's not alone. Find out what you can do to harden your home & adapt your tactics to cope with this terrifying threat.

4. Out on the Town

Air Date: 2009-12-31

The Best Defense team dispels the myths of the typical "bar fight" & teachers you what it really takes to keep yourself & your companions safe when you're out on the town.

5. Out on the Town Part 2

Air Date: 2009-12-31

Learn how to pit your skills of awareness, avoidance & de-escalation into practice to avoid a physical confrontation, & then learn how to "get physical" with brutal efficiency if needed when out on the town.

7. Alone in the Dark

Air Date: 2009-12-31

If the floor plan, your home or an intruder's actions make a traditional safe-room solution impossible, let us show you how to combine low-light tactics & advanced home-defense strategies to keep your family safe when things go bump in the night.

8. On the Road Again

Air Date: 2009-12-31

While traveling can be fun & exciting, it can also be dangerous. This episode of The Best Defense explores the strategies of keeping yourself safe when traveling & reveals simple measures that you can take to ensure that you don't become a victim.

9. Violence in the Workplace: Armed

Air Date: 2009-12-31

Concealed carry means a lot more than just having a gun. It means having the skills, tactics & judgment to employ a firearm in a dynamic environment. Bullets don't magically strike only the bad guys, so make sure that you have the knowledge & training.

10. Violence in the Workplace: Active

Air Date: 2009-12-31

In this groundbreaking episode of The Best Defense, Michael Bane, Rob Pincus & Michael Janich will teach you practical armed & unarmed options for surviving an active shooter incident.

11. Fighting in Confined Spaces

Air Date: 2009-12-31

In this episode of The Best Defense, Rob Pincus & Michael Janich teach you how to fight effectively in confined areas & how to adapt your skills & training to real-world environments.

12. Danger in the Backcountry

Air Date: 2009-12-31

Unfortunately, the freedom of the outdoors can leave you vulnerable to four-legged & two-legged predators. Imagine being in a tent tucked inside a warm sleeping bag when you are suddenly attacked by a knife-wielding maniac. What should you do?

13. With Friends Like This

Air Date: 2009-12-31

This powerful episode of The Best Defense will teach you how to manage & avoid potentially dangerous situations & provide some hard-hitting options for fighting your way out if you do become trapped & isolated.

1. Breaking & Entering

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week we're demonstrating the weakness of most doors found in your home and how they can be improved upon for home defense and security.

2. Aftermath Articulation

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense we're giving you a couple possible scenarios on how safely deal with the aftermath of a deadly armed encounter.

3. Road Rage

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're giving you the knowledge to understand how to respond to critical situations while out driving.

4. Concealed Carry

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're demonstrating several ways to deal with the public and law enforcement when it involves your rights to conceal carry.

5. Limited Mobility

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're discussing techniques to utilize when you are faced with limited mobility, whether it's a wheelchair or walking cane.

6. Stranded Motorist

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're demonstrating several approaches for dealing with a stranded motorist and your decision whether to stop and help or to keep on driving.

7. Open Carry

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're demonstrating several ways to deal with law enforcement when you're questioned about your open carry handgun.

8. Apartment Security

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we've got some tipis for beefing up the security around your apartment or condominium.

9. Parking Lot Confrontation

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're covering possible scenarios for dealing with parking lot confrontations.

10. Attack in the Elevator

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense, we're dealing with confrontations that may occur in the confined spaces of an elevator.

11. Active Shooter

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense we're dealing with an active shooter situation and how to keep yourself safe in the midst of chaos.

12. Parking Garage

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week on The Best Defense we're headed to the parking garage to demonstrate some possible confrontations you may encounter.

13. The Best Of

Air Date: 2010-12-31

This week we take a look at the areas of defense that are most important for you to remember.

1. Flash Mobs

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This week on The Best Defense, we're providing tactics to utilize when faced with a violent flash mob scenario.

2. Concealed Carry Gone Wrong

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This week we're sharing tips and tactics to make sure that your concealed carry weapon cannot be used against you.

3. Woman & Child Followed Home

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This week on the Best Defense, we're discussing tips to keep you aware of the person who may just follow you home from the store.

4. The Tueller Drill

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MidwayUSA's The Best Defense is an exciting show that teaches self defense through knowledge, preparation and awareness for men and women alike. This week, The Tueller Drill.

5. Husband & Wife Attacked

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This week we're demonstrating the dynamics of a situation where a husband and wife are attacked.

6. Bump & Rob

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This week we're dealing with a bump and rob scenario where an accident could leave you vulnerable to attack.

7. Split X Defense

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This week on The Best Defense, we're covering the Split X defense which can be utilized during a knife attack.

8. Home Defense

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This week on the Best Defense, we're discussing different methods for fortifying your home against intruders.

9. Rape Defense

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This week on The Best Defense, we're covering possible scenarios that are meant to prepare women to defend themselves during an attack.

10. Surreptitious Draw

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This week on the Best Defense, we're covering methods of surreptitious draws with a folding knife.

11. Multiple Attackers

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Bad guys seldom travel alone. This week learn how to defend yourself from multiple attackers.

12. Active Shooter

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This week on The Best Defense, we're preparing you for the possible active shooter scenario, and what actions you can take when in a corporate environment.

13. Best of Season Four

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This week we're taking a look back at several past Best Defense scenarios that deserve a second look in preparing you for your best defense.

1. Neighborhood Watch

Air Date: 2012-12-31

2. Intruder in the House

Air Date: 2012-12-31

3. Restaurant Attack

Air Date: 2012-12-31

4. Woman & Child

Air Date: 2012-12-31

5. Kidnap Express

Air Date: 2012-12-31

6. Hotel Safety

Air Date: 2012-12-31

7. Real Estate Agent

Air Date: 2012-12-31

8. Anti-Social Media

Air Date: 2012-12-31

9. Dark House

Air Date: 2012-12-31

10. Elderly Home Invasion

Air Date: 2012-12-31

11. Active Shooter

Air Date: 2012-12-31

12. Low Light

Air Date: 2012-12-31

13. Best Of Season 5

Air Date: 2012-12-31

1. Bank Robbery

Air Date: 2013-12-31

2. Active Shooter

Air Date: 2014-01-07

3. Trolley

Air Date: 2014-01-14

4. Garage

Air Date: 2014-01-21

5. Parking Garage

Air Date: 2014-01-28

6. Elevator

Air Date: 2014-02-04

7. Hitchhikers

Air Date: 2014-02-11

8. Rest Stop

Air Date: 2014-02-18

9. Home Invasion

Air Date: 2014-02-25

10. Elderly Couple

Air Date: 2014-03-04

11. Rape

Air Date: 2014-03-11

12. Bicycle

Air Date: 2014-03-18

13. Best of 2014

Air Date: 2014-03-25

1. Knockout Game

Air Date: 2014-12-30

2. Attacker in Home

Air Date: 2015-01-06

3. Child Abduction

Air Date: 2015-01-13

4. Known Stalker

Air Date: 2015-01-20

5. Convenience Store Robbery

Air Date: 2015-01-27

6. Active Shooter in Church

Air Date: 2015-02-03

7. Gas Pump Robbery

Air Date: 2015-02-10

8. Vehicle Attack

Air Date: 2015-02-17

9. Rural Home Invasion

Air Date: 2015-02-24

10. Motorcycle Attack

Air Date: 2015-03-03

11. Neighbor Altercation

Air Date: 2015-03-10

12. The Good, Bad & Ugly

Air Date: 2015-03-17

13. Best Of

Air Date: 2015-03-24

1. Extremist Attack at Work

Air Date: 2015-12-29

2. Home Invasion

Air Date: 2016-01-05

3. School Shooting

Air Date: 2016-01-12

4. Airplane Hijacking

Air Date: 2016-01-19

5. Gunshot Medical Treatment

Air Date: 2016-01-26

6. Hotel Room Attack

Air Date: 2016-02-02

7. Home Safety from Afar

Air Date: 2016-02-09

8. Elderly Against Multiple Attackers

Air Date: 2016-02-16

9. Intervening in a Violent Attack

Air Date: 2016-02-23

10. ATM Robbery

Air Date: 2016-03-01

11. Multiple Attackers with Pre Incident Indicators

Air Date: 2016-03-08

12. Disabled Defense

Air Date: 2016-03-15

13. Beyond Personal Safety

Air Date: 2016-03-22

1. Aftermath - Communication with Police

Air Date: 2016-12-27

2. Camping Attack

Air Date: 2017-01-03

3. Defensive Shooting with Compromised Vision

Air Date: 2017-01-17

4. Protestors Attack Vehicle

Air Date: 2017-01-24

5. Family Outing / Carjacking

Air Date: 2017-01-31

6. Choked from Behind

Air Date: 2017-02-07

7. Knife to Throat Mugging

Air Date: 2017-02-14

8. Defensive Skills Training

Air Date: 2017-02-21

9. Mass Casualties

Air Date: 2017-04-11

10. Mass Casualties - Extended Cut

Air Date: 2017-04-11

1. Home Invasion - Mistaken Identity

Air Date: 2018-01-02

2. Youth Violence - Initiation

Air Date: 2018-01-09

3. Parking Garage - Low Light

Air Date: 2018-01-23

4. Home Invasion - Response to Alarm

Air Date: 2018-01-30

5. Cyber Stalking

Air Date: 2018-02-06

6. Bus Stop - Attacked While Seated

Air Date: 2018-02-13

7. Wheelchair Self-Defense

Air Date: 2018-02-20

8. Airport Attack

Air Date: 2018-02-27

1. Café Shooting

Air Date: 2019-01-22

2. Carjacking

Air Date: 2019-01-29

3. Snub-Nose Revolver Defense

Air Date: 2019-02-05

4. Self-Defense Training

Air Date: 2019-02-12

5. Home Invasion - Police Response

Air Date: 2019-02-19

6. Kidnapping, "The Facts"

Air Date: 2019-02-26

7. Kidnapping, "You've been Grabbed!"

Air Date: 2019-03-05

8. Pre-Incident Indicators

Air Date: 2019-03-12

9. School Shooting, "Teacher Response"

Air Date: 2019-03-19

10. School Shooting, "Student Response"

Air Date: 2019-03-26

1. What Equipment do you Need?

Air Date: 2023-07-05

With millions of new gun owners, there has never been a greater need for authentic truthful and tested information on guns & gear shooting.

2. Training Regiment

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Acquire and hone your skills sets with a proper training regiment.

3. Home Invasion - TBD - 2023

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Protect yourself and your loved ones by developing a solid home defense plan.

4. Pros & Cons of Each Weapon Choice

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Depending on your environment, learn what weapon choice is right for you.

5. Mindset - Avoidance & De-Escalation

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Having the proper mindset can make all the difference in your ability to defend yourself.

6. Environmental Weapons

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Awareness of your environment and every opportunity to defend yourself is essential for survival.

7. Carjacking

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Minimize the chance of vehicle robbery and personal injury by taking some preventative precautions.

8. Movement

Air Date: 2023-07-05

The importance of considering deliberate movement for the best defensive position.

9. Kidnapping

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Kidnapping is more than predatory behavior, it's a business.

10. Active Shooter - TBD - 2023

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Things happen very quickly when the threat dynamic makes a severe shift