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Fred Mastison

Fred Mastison

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Fred Mastison is a professional instructor in the fields of defensive tactics, firearms, and executive protection. He is a reserve police officer and has been training in close quarter combatives for over three decades. He is recognized internationally as one of the top combatives and firearms instructors in the world. He also operates an executive protection division and provides services around the world.

He is a regular instructor at Write-Patterson AFB on OSEC and Personal Security for US embassy personel being deployed world-wide.


Pros & Cons of the 1911 Pistol: How to Avoid the 1911 Cliché

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The 1911 pistol has a bad reputation and is faulted for being unreliable. We unpack this opinion with a brief history of the pistol and a thorough discussion of manufacturing techniques, price, and maintenance requirements. See the pros & cons of 1911 ownership and find a local range or course to learn and practice your firearm.…

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