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The Best Defense

The Best Defense

Returning Series12 Seasons141 EpisodesTMDB
Outdoor Channel

The Best Defense teaches self defense through knowledge, preparation and awareness for men and women alike. The show features defense methods that involve both firearms and unarmed defensive situations. The series travels the United States, visiting law enforcement academies and military training facilities where guest hosts and experts, including veteran law enforcement trainers and published personal defense authors, demonstrate life-saving techniques for self-defense in the home, at the office, on a plane or even when lost in the woods.

Season 2 Episodes

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Episode 1: Who's at the Door?

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 2: Home Defense: Family Plan

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 3: He's Not Alone

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 4: Out on the Town

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 5: Out on the Town Part 2

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 7: Alone in the Dark

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 8: On the Road Again

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 9: Violence in the Workplace: Armed

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 10: Violence in the Workplace: Active

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 11: Fighting in Confined Spaces

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Episode 12: Danger in the Backcountry

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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?

Episode 13: With Friends Like This

Dec 31, 2009 · 22m

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.

Season 2 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Best Defense Season 2 premiere?

The Best Defense Season 2 premiered on December 31, 2009.

How many episodes are in The Best Defense Season 2?

The Best Defense Season 2 has 12 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Best Defense Season 2?

The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Who's at the Door?". It aired on December 31, 2009.

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