‘The Best Defense’ Redux on Outdoor Channel Coming in Q2

DENVER (March 31, 2023) – The Best Defense, the popular Outdoor Channel show that ran for 11 seasons during its first run on television (2008-2019), is back for a redux – Season 12 – and will launch in Q2 2023 on Outdoor Channel on April 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The Best Defense (TBD) is dedicated to educating viewers on the essential tools and techniques needed for self-defense and survival. The highly-trained defensive advisors and show hosts, Richard Nance and Jeremy Stafford, will provide viewers with the latest developments in home security technologies, empty hand and grappling strategies, armed defensive skills, as well as valuable legal advice.

“The Best Defense is a show that offers viewers practical and highly-effective strategies for self-defense,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Head of Programming Tim Cremin said. “The hosts are self-defense experts with content featuring real-life examples. We are excited to have The Best Defense back in our programming lineup in the second quarter.”

Richard Nance is lifelong martial artist and recently retired Police Sergeant. During his 25-year career, Richard was a SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics Program Supervisor. He has taught Firearms, Active Shooter Response, Taser, Less Lethal Munitions, Impact Weapons and Emergency Vehicle Operations. Richard is the Technology Editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine, as well as a frequent contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Special Interest Publication Division. ?

Jeremy Stafford has been a Police Officer with the LAPD more than 24 years. During that time, he has worked multiple assignments, including Patrol, Narcotics, Counter-Terror operator, Training and Vice investigations. As a trainer, Jeremy has made his mark on the department by developing or helping to develop several of the departments more recent advanced training curricula, including the MACTAC (Multiple Attack Counter Terror Action Capabilities), which has become a national template for training Police Officers how to effectively counter a multiple location terror attack. ?

The Best Defense returns for Season 12 with a fresh, new format and 10 original episodes.?

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