The ongoing war on terror has ushered in many beneficial advancements in fighting and emergency medical treatment, some of which have drastically influenced the world of civilian self-defense. The ability to both inflict trauma and treat it has emerged as the mandatory paradigm among those who believe in self-reliance and preparedness. The carry of medical... Continue Reading →
This past week we witnessed yet another spate of sickos murdering innocent people in two different active shooter events, one in Texas and one in Ohio. Of course, the usual suspects are proposing passing laws that would have no effect in mitigating such incidents. Of course, we have arguments over the classification of terrorism. As... Continue Reading →
This is the second interview I have done with Jeff Anderson of Modern Combat and Survival. If you are interested in protecting yourself from the worst-case scenario that mob violence can pose, I think you will find some good material in this discussion. Check it out here.
I will say up front, as I have written a number of times before, I am by no means a “knife fighter.” I am generally a “fight avoider” and a knife fight would be the sort of conflict I would truly wish to avoid at all costs. I am, however, a proponent of always carrying... Continue Reading →
In the past decade I have read a staggering amount of books related to personal protection. There is a lot of great written material out there, and some that is not worth your time. I intent to start doing more brief book reviews to share my thoughts on some of these works. The most recent... Continue Reading →
If interested, check out this discussion with Modern Combat and Survival on shooting on the move. We delve into some of the misunderstandings regarding this skill as it is being taught in most defensive shooting courses and how it applies to real-world self-defense. Click to Listen
Author and self-defense aficionado Skip Coryell hosts The Home Defense Show. It is an excellent podcast and I had the pleasure of being featured on it this past week. Tune in to hear a good discussion on home defense, in particular, how to safely answer your front door and deal with unexpected visitors. Also, check... Continue Reading →
Your gun does you no good if it is not ready to fire if needed. You need to assure that the gun is chambered when you carry it. There seems to be two camps of thought regarding doing press checks: those who say you have to press check every single time you put the gun... Continue Reading →
If you have been hesitant to invest in a professionally installed and monitored home security system, or if you have disbanded such a service because you were not happy with it, how can you adequately secure your home on your own? One of the obvious advantages that a monitored system will have is the automatic... Continue Reading →
Any of you that carry a gun on a daily basis are probably well familiar with my plight: the continual evolution of the EDC. The gear we carry changes, and the way in which we carry it changes. I think we all strive to find the optimum between utility and realistic comfort and convenience. Having... Continue Reading →
