I assure you that the amount of violence at houses of worship is at an all-time high in the United States. As of this writing, there were four just this week. You might have heard about the one at the Joel Olsteen Church in Texas, but you only heard about it because it happened at... Continue Reading →
I have written and spoken about a given number of skillsets that the capable self-defender should have, among them being skill with a handgun, but that is just one. There are other considerations beyond your shooting skills that are of paramount importance. On this Survival Dispatch show I delve into eight particularly important skillsets to... Continue Reading →
It is and unfortunate fact that the nature of home invasion has changed in recent years. Large groups of criminal actors bursting through the door to take control of the home through violence and speed of action is more common. Security measures must be in place, and should invaders make it into the home, an... Continue Reading →
There are certain body language cues that violent criminal actors look for in selected victims. There have been extensive studies conducted on imprisoned felons to determine what physical traits they seek when choosing victims on the street. Understanding what violent criminal actors look for will help you better understand how to avoid being selected yourself... Continue Reading →
In this episode of Survival Dispatch I conduct a deep dive into the considerations related to securing your home, permanent or temporary, though a layered means of deterrence, detection, and defense, as discussed in my book in the chapter on home defense. I guarantee that you will pick up some tips and tricks you have... Continue Reading →
I think of improvised weapons as objects that take some configuration to turn into a defensive item, and weapons of opportunity as simple objects in the environment that can be grabbed and used defensively. Understanding how to use common objects that surround us as weapons, and how to fabricate weapons out of other non-descript items,... Continue Reading →
This past week I was a guest on another Survival Dispatch show, and we spoke about self-defense strategies when in public places with family. We discussed keeping eyes on children when in crowds, staying alert despite the distraction posed by children, and a variety of other topics, with a particular focus on mass violence. At... Continue Reading →
I have written some well circulated content on the necessity of knowing how to surreptitiously draw a handgun. My article on the subject that I wrote on USA Carry was well-received and stirred up good discussion, which led me to realize that this is a skill that is not often discussed, even though it proves... Continue Reading →
There is much said about being the “gray man.” What, tough, does that mean? Essentially, being gray is blending in with the baseline of normal within any given environment. Being able to be gray is a critical skill in a deteriorating society, as the one we sadly seem to inhabit now. I was on the... Continue Reading →
This past week I was on the excellent Survival Dispatch show discussing the active killer threat. In the wake of the horrible attack in Maine, this is a topic of concern, as it always is following these heinous crimes. On this show I discuss numerous examples of citizens armed with only carry pistols successfully neutralizing... Continue Reading →
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