I am a believer in not taking gun guns out until it is necessary. Hence, a fast and consistent draw stroke gives one the confidence to wait and evaluate a situation rather than panic and draw a gun pre-maturely. Still, there are legitimate reasons for which to have a gun in hand. When under duress,... Continue Reading →
The New USA Carry Podcast
Well, I am sort of late to the party here, but forgive me since I have a lot of irons in the fire of late. Anyway, TADA! I am co-hosting a new podcast! For my readers that have been with me for a while, you might have checked out any number of the weekly shows... Continue Reading →
Medical Self-Reliance: An Evac Plan
For those who remain willfully ignorant and think that everything is fine because NPR says so, good night. For those capable of reason and pragmatism, you realize that nobody is coming to help you when you need it. This has much to do with the defund the police movement, the Ferguson effect, or whatever we... Continue Reading →
Begging for Mercy from the Merciless
Few movies offer anything worth seeing when it comes to real world self-defense, but there are a few exceptions. One such film is No Country for Old Men. This film is not exceptional in its gun play or action, though it is quite good overall, but it is a must see for anyone who takes... Continue Reading →
The Threat is Real, and it is Here
If you read this blog you probably live in reality and don’t have your head up you’re a##. As such, you may realize that the current political regime is working hard to destroy our nation by allowing unmitigated, and fully encouraged, illegal invasion of the country. Most administrations, except for the one directly prior, have... Continue Reading →
The Increasing Attacks on Houses of Worship
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 →
Eight Essential Skillsets for the Armed Citizen
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 →
Home Invasion Considerations
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 →
Body Language for Criminal De-Selection
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 →
Securing Home and Temporary Abodes
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 →
