While almost everyone that carries a firearm for self-defense spends nearly all of their training time practicing putting rounds down range, that’s not what statistics tell us is the most likely scenario armed defenders find themselves in. Now I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be practicing your draw, aim, and trigger control, I’m only … Read more
Pepper spray can be an effective tool for self-defense, but it has limitations. Not everyone is equally affected by it, your attacker could be on drugs, have a high pain tolerance, or could even have been sprayed previously and knows how to fight through its effects the way police officers do that carry it. Either … Read more
In internet can be great tool for our daily lives, providing a wealth of information never previously available with such ease, allowing people even in remote areas to purchase goods that stores in the area don’t carry, and allowing individuals to connect to people in their areas that they would otherwise not be likely … Read more
“Jugging” is a term that seems to be mainly used in Texas for a crime that is not geographically confined. The basics of the crime involve watching a bank, or an ATM and waiting to see who makes a withdraw, then following that individual to a location that has less security so they can be … Read more
This is a video of an armed robbery from Russia where a man with a blunt force weapon (hard to tell what it is, it looks like a slap stapler) walks into a check cashing office and brutally attacks a female employee. The video is a graphic departure from the Hollywood depiction of self-defense … Read more
Human rights organizations inevitably report higher instances of sexual assault and attacks on women after disasters. With the interruption of law and order, predators will be emboldened. If you are a woman, or if you have women with you, especially younger women, steps will need to be taken to protect them from the elevated threat … Read more
Learning from your mistakes is a good thing, but learning from the mistakes of others so that you never make that mistake in the first place is much better. This is especially true for life and death situations that you might not get a second chance to learn from. The internet is full of … Read more
Blunt objects are one of the most common weapons of opportunity, but that means that not only should you familiarize yourself with using them offensively, but that you are likely to need to defend against an attacker using a stick or a bat as a weapon while you are unarmed. In this video, a … Read more
I recently watched a news broadcast that featured a story where a woman came to a man’s door asking to use the phone because she claimed to have car problems. He ended up sending her away, only to have to shoot at her and her accomplice when they came back to rob him. The man … Read more
There is no price that one can put on their life, and therefore their safety. But that being said, it’s not cheap. The cost being armed adds up, and many don’t calculate the cost prior to beginning. This can leave you struggling with bills, and still not able to legally carry your firearm. Let’s … Read more
When there is any other option, it’s always advisable to stay out of a conflict and to avoid a deadly encounter. If we see a situation that might escalate we should call law enforcement. But is situations after a disaster or in any “grid down” scenario, law enforcement might be overwhelmed or otherwise unable to … Read more
Despite what Tim Kaine thinks, guns weren’t responsible for the terrorist attack at Ohio State University yesterday. In fact, a gun is what stopped that attack, luckily before any victims could be killed. But with idiots like Tim Kaine running around creating “gun free” and target rich environments knowing how to defend yourself against … Read more
Depending on what caliber pistol you have, and where you live, going to the range can become an expensive hobby fast. While there is no substitute for live-fire to train accuracy, speed of fire, and gain comfort for beginners, not all training requires going to the range. In fact, there are aspects of defensive pistol … Read more
It’s a shame that it’s even something that we have to think about, but the reality is that we live in a world with people hiding in it that would seek out children as their victims. Children are particularly vulnerable for several reasons, because they are small and therefore less able to fight back, because … Read more
As I have said before, the people who commit violent crimes are not looking for a sporting fight, they are looking for victims and they will not abide by any rules or decency. One common, and difficult to defend against strategy employed by violent criminals is to outnumber their victims. This can, and has for … Read more
In most street fights and assaults, at some point, your opponent will try to dominate you by grabbing a hold of you or your clothing. If they succeed in establishing a solid grip on your collar, hair, or your wrist, they will be able to dictate your movement and force you into a compromised position … Read more
Whether you are forced to use your firearm to defend yourself in your home or on the street, the sad reality is that you might not be out of danger. The internet is full of news stories in which defensive shooters face murder charges. It sounds ridiculous, and it is, but that doesn’t mean that … Read more
Pepper spray may seem like a fool-proof self-defense method that anyone could properly use in any situation, but like any piece of equipment, there is a wrong way and a right way to use it. If you are unfamiliar with your pepper spray you are reducing your odds of being able to properly deploy it … Read more
Rules exist in combat sports like MMA and boxing for a reason, mainly to protect the fighters from serious injury or death. But there are no rules on the street, and if you are being attacked you aren’t going to have the luxury of being able to tap, or having the ref stop the fight … Read more
Without a weapon, your survival menu will be extremely limited. In this video we see how to manufacture and use a survival weapon, the shepherd’s sling, using only paracord. Having this skill added to your arsenal will make it possible for you easily carry all the necessary material to help you put food in your … Read more
Most fighting styles train under the pretense of mutual combat. This has both competitors in a fighting stance ready to engage. But street fights often don’t reflect this level of sportsmanship, the sucker punch is all too common. The effectiveness of the sucker punch relies on the intended victim being unprepared, don’t let that … Read more
If you are a CCW holder that has been forced to defend yourself, or if like me you just have an addiction to CCTV footage, you know that carrying a weapon isn’t enough to keep you safe. You need to be able to get your weapon in the fight, and you need to do so … Read more
Self-defense is something that everyone needs to think about, but women are particularly vulnerable and often specifically targeted. Women can be targeted for muggings because they have less strength, have a thinner skull (making them easier to knock unconscious), or as targets for abduction and sexual assault. Because of hormonal, physical, and social differences, women … Read more
Whether you are traveling by air, driving, or anything else, the laws that govern carrying and transporting weapons are not going to make it easy for you to defend yourself. Unfortunately, the criminals where you are headed are not as likely to be concerned about the laws as you are, and you will be more … Read more
As a defender and not an attacker you will always be at a disadvantage since the attack will always come from an ambush and not with a gentleman’s “on guard” warning. But just because a potential attacker doesn’t want you to know that they are planning an attack doesn’t mean that you can’t see it … Read more
One of the very first questions in presidential debates is in regards to future supreme court nominees and what that would mean for decisions regarding the Second Amendment. Regardless of what your views on gun control might be, it is a realistic concern that our rights might be so far restricted that certain guns, if … Read more
With the threats of Islamic terrorism and rising violent crime rates first-time gun ownership is also understandably on the rise. Thousands of Americans that never thought they would even own a gun are now considering carry a handgun with them everywhere they go for personal protection. This can be an intimidating concept for those … Read more
It is estimated that the average American will see 200,000 images of violence in the media by the age of 18. Putting aside the moral implications of this, because that’s a whole other topic, there is another result these images will have on the viewer. Namely, they will have a completely unrealistic concept of fighting … Read more
With violent crime back on the rise, terrorism, and an increasing trend of lawlessness, it’s no wonder that first-time gun ownership is on the rise in America. Many people who had previously never considered owning a firearm are now looking to be caring a handgun for personal protection. But carrying it is not going to … Read more
One of the less glamorous aspects of survival is being prepared for either short-term survival during some kind of attack, or the need to be prepared for lethal encounters after disaster strikes. When supplies are low and tension is high, violence is bound to be at least someone’s mode of survival, so you need to … Read more
Most attacks occur in what is called transitional spaces. These are places where you are transitioning from one environment to another and where the attacker can easily come and go. Examples would be parking lots, convenient stores, gas stations, elevators, and bus or train stations. When you are in these spaces, as many of us … Read more
People have a tendency to feel safe in their vehicles in a similar way to feeling safe in your home. And while being in a vehicle has its safety advantages in a defensive scenario, it is no fortress on wheels. When facing an attack in your vehicle, knowing its strengths and vulnerabilities will greatly impact our … Read more
While a gun that is in poor maintenance is unlikely to pose an active threat to your life, it could very well be putting you in danger. Whether you will need your gun to function effectively in a self-defense scenario or to hunt, a malfunction could cost you your life. In a self-defense scenario fractions … Read more
There’s no doubt that a firearm is one of the most important survival tools you can own. For home defense, self-defense, self-reliance and disaster preparedness, having a firearm has countless advantages to any prepper. But it’s not as simple as owning a gun, or even knowing how to load, unload, discharge and aim. There are … Read more
Most violent attacks do not occur at the pistol range or NRA meetings. Whether it be muggers, jihadists, or simply crazy people, most attackers chose “soft targets”, or people when they are most vulnerable. But even in this age of “gun free zones” there are ways to protect yourself that have not been legally limited … Read more
These days, more and more women are getting their concealed carry permits. Firearms are often referred to as “the great equalizer” because they can give women, especially smaller women with no specific training in self-defense, an advantage over would-be attackers. All politics aside, if you’ve ever been stalked, mugged or sexually assaulted, your views on … Read more
The most effective tool for self defense is a firearm. But what if you are one of the people living in an area where your right to defend yourself is being limited? Or if you can’t afford a firearm yet, can’t carry one where you live, or simply do not want to buy one? Then … Read more
Every year, on average, one million Americans are victims of violent home invasions. Self-defense starts at home. What can you do to increase your chances of survival? Get a Dog It doesn’t have to be a Pitbull to increase your safety, and a large dog has its drawbacks in some situations. For one, if you … Read more
Good situational awareness can save your life in a number of ways. It could mean being aware of where you place your feet as you walk through the woods, avoiding stepping on or near a venomous snake. It could also mean recognizing the signs that someone intends to do you harm and reacting before they … Read more