The advancement in concealed carry technique and equipment in even the last decade is considerable. Little wonder. Since the late eighties our nation went from not a single shall-issue state to, by the 2000s, a majority of shall-issue, to today, where over half the nation requires no permit at all, as red states are into... Continue Reading →
There is no end to EDC (everyday carry) videos on YouTube and elsewhere, as we prepared citizens like to discuss the gear we carry. In this episode of Survival Dispatch, we discuss EDC, but we deliver a deep dive into why to carry the items we reference. There is some deep conversation on holster setups... Continue Reading →
One of several notable benefits related to carrying in the appendix position on the waistline is the speed. All else being equal, it is simply faster to deploy a gun from in front of your hips compared to at the side or behind your hips. To truly gain this speed advantage, however, you must use... 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 →
Green Ops is a training company founded by Mike Green, and it operates in Virginia and Texas. I know several of the instructors on his Virginia based cadre. I have done other firearms training with Green Ops in the past and I can assure the reader that their curriculum and their instructors are always excellent. ... 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 has been a resurgence in revolver popularity. The revolver revival might be driven to some extent by the many millions of new gun owners post-2020, but I would think there is more to it than that. It is, likely, just a new wave of interest in the gun community. The love of lever action... 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 →
I am not into the “knife fighting” thing. Obviously, I would rather have a knife in my hand if facing a deadly threat than nothing, but I certainly prefer a firearm, and if not a firearm, I am more inclined towards impact tools. Impact to the head is instantaneous in effect, bleeding out is not. ... 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 →
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