Another great discussion on the CCX2 podcast this past Thursday. We discussed eight recent incidents and some of them are very bizarre, ranging from road rage incidents to cougar attacks. In the year 2020 people and furry creatures alike are losing their minds. Tune in to hear some good discussion on this variety of self-defense... Continue Reading →
Obviously, the civil unrest and rioting is on our minds of late. This threat indeed warrants consideration beyond more typical criminal activity. However, I think that many are not being particularly realistic in their approach. Consider the following: Long Guns How should the possibility of driving into a riot and having your vehicle accosted change... Continue Reading →
After now carrying this exact ASP Key Defender unit for over two years, I have some further thoughts on it and pepper spray in general. As you can see, this unit now has some city miles on it. Being attached to my keys, it takes constant abuse. It has been dropped numerous times on pavement. ... Continue Reading →
I think all armed citizens should carry OC spray as part of their daily carry. As I have written before, even if you are a tough guy that is good with your hands, you should carry spray because it is actually a lesser level of force than putting your hands on someone. If facing a... Continue Reading →
Roughly 80% of assaults each year are deemed less-lethal in nature, but most gun carriers feel that there is no need for a dedicated less-lethal weapon. Go figure. Just like your firearm, a less-lethal tool should be standard carry. I don’t understand the dudes with long beards and sleeve tats that walk around with a... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite podcasts is In the Rabbit Hole Urban Survival. While I listen to a number of prepper podcasts this particular one offers the most diverse span of topics and guests that I have found. I discovered ITRH some time back and I have listened to every episode since and have even gone... Continue Reading →
Is OC Spray effective? Most of the time it proves an adequate deterrent. Its effectiveness is essentially determined by how motivated and aggressive the attacker is. Most defensive shootings end within only several shots fired, if shots are needed at all. Why? Because criminals don’t like being shot so they decide to make like a... Continue Reading →
While I am primarily a handgunner in the field of personal protection the handgun related skillset is only one among many that a capable individual should be serious about. Many folks within the self-defense community have put together lists of critical skills to have, so this is obviously nothing new. However, what I am trying... Continue Reading →
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