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The Best Defense

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
Outdoor Channel
Episodes & Seasons

12 Seasons • 141 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

— – Present

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jul 5, 2023

Season 12, Episode 10: “Active Shooter - TBD - 2023”

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

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Michael Bane

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Defense

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What is The Best Defense about?

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.

How many seasons does The Best Defense have?

The Best Defense comprises 12 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Best Defense?

Key cast members in The Best Defense include Richard Nance, Jeremy Stafford.

Who created or directed The Best Defense?

The Best Defense was developed and directed by Not specified.