Article: "Handgun Self-Defense: Move to Stay Alive"

Article from Buckeye Firearms Association. The article is primarily about a fire and movement class taken by the author. The problem with most ranges is that you can't practice such maneuvers, and so attending a class at a range set up for the training may be your best hope in some areas to learn how to shoot and move. But there are a few tips including the following:

 "Don’t move backwards from a threat, for two reasons," said Sly. "First, moving backwards still keeps you directly in line with the threat. And second, by backpedaling it’s more likely you will catch your heel on something and fall backwards. Then you’re really screwed. Instead, make your first move right or left and seek cover."