AGTV

     The NRA’s newest firearms show, “American Guardian Television,” debuts this month on Outdoor Channel. It airs Wednesday nights at 9:30 EST, just before “American Rifleman Television,” giving gun enthusiasts a solid one-hour block of NRA TV. “American Guardian” is totally dedicated to matters of personal protection, concealed carry and home defense.

     To cover this ever-important topic, “American Guardian,” hosted by former American Rifleman Managing Editor Chad Adams will travel to the elite military, law enforcement and civilian training academies to bring to light the latest firearms gear and tactics suitable for personal protection. With the motto “High Speed Television for the Armed Citizen,” this is a practical yet action-packed firearms show.

     “American Guardian” starts its inaugural season with a bang January 7 in “Tactical Shotgun, Part I,” as Adams highlights the basic fundamentals of defensive shotgunning at Blackwater. In the “Gun Locker” segment, the televised version of the department in this magazine, viewers will receive the breakdown on Sig Sauer’s revolutionary P250 semi-automatic pistol. And in “Sheriff’s Tip,” our own Sheriff Jim Wilson will teach viewers the proper steps for presentation from a holster.

     Subsequent episodes in January take the crew back to Blackwater for the conclusion of their smoothbore training in “Tactical Shotgun, Part II,” which is full of impressive footage, including night shooting, working from cover and awesome door-breaching footage you won’t want to miss. In “Gunsite Basics,” Adams travels to the famed Gunsite Academy to break down the building blocks that have made Jeff Cooper’s legacy transcend the famous gunner in “Gunsite Basics.” Finally, in “High-Speed Handgun,” Adams goes through advanced handgun fighting techniques with instruction from Crimson Trace’s Wes Doss and SureFire Institute’s Bill Murphy, a 30-year law enforcement veteran. From low-light work with lasers to taking on the robot, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

     The remaining “Gun Locker” segments detail the economical DPMS Sportical, the upgraded Springfield Armory XD(M) and the amazingly utilitarian Taurus Judge .45 Colt/.410 shotshell revolver. And of course, Sheriff Wilson continues to share his expertise in Sheriff’s Tips,” helping you avoid common presentation mistakes, teaching how to deal with police during routine contact, and offering potentially life-saving tips when on dealing with police after a shooting, should you become involved in an unavoidable self-defense scenario. With decades of law enforcement experience, when the Sheriff speaks, you need to listen.