Several weeks prior to this writing, in Alexandria, Virginia, three nitwits stood outside of a home, dressed in masks, taunting the homeowner to open the door, saying, “if you don’t open, we are coming in!” This happened prior to Halloween, not on Halloween night, so it is not a distasteful holiday prank. Rather, as judged... Continue Reading →
Recently I wrote about selecting a primary carry gun and a deep concealment gun. I think almost all armed citizens need those two distinct carry choices to accommodate most situations and remain armed. This week, let’s look at another handgun that may not be mandatory, as your primary carry gun can likely fill this role,... Continue Reading →
I tend to shy away from making recommendations unless directly asked as the number of good guns now on the market is legion, and the personal preferences of all individuals has no limit. However, if pressed to answer, I have a surprisingly short list of top recommendations, despite the great deal of available gear. My... 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 →
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 love LPVOs and was actually utilizing them before they became all the hotness. Back when Aimpoint red dots were the thing to put on your gun, I opted for scopes that went down to true 1x power, or as close as I could get to that, instead of a red dot, and that was... Continue Reading →
Many lose sight of the fact that defensive firearms are simply emergency response tools. As medical gear is designed to respond to medical emergencies, and fire extinguishers are made to respond to fire emergencies, a defensive firearm is designed to respond to emergencies of violence. All such tools, however, do you no good if you... Continue Reading →
I have always carried a handheld light, all the time, even during the daylight hours. However, I have never carried a WML (Weapon Mounted Light) on my carry handgun. I have always, though, had a WML on my dedicated house gun and that has been the case since handgun sized WMLs first became viable. The... Continue Reading →
Once again, I accept that I will get skewered for this article by the chest-rig wearing mall ninjas, but recently we have witnessed another high-profile incident in which a long gun was involved, and I would submit that the display of the long gun in this incident contributed to the terrible and tragic outcome. We... Continue Reading →
Continuing on the theme of different bags and packs for preparedness I now seek to finish this discussion with the analysis of a final pack that is of great importance and likely of value to most, even if you have never before considered it: here I wish to point out the utility of a home... Continue Reading →
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