Survival
2 Videos | When the Weapon is a Vehicle
I pulled two videos off the internet which are similar in the sense that they show someone using their vehicle as a weapon. There are many similar videos you could…
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Homeowner Survives Home Invasion Attempt-What’s Your Home Security Plan?
A thoughtful, tactically sound approach to how, when and to whom you open the door to your home is important to a proper home defense strategy. We’ve seen a variety…
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I’m Shooting Anyone Who Trespasses on My Property
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read comments on social media, or heard people say something like: It’s my property, I’m shooting anyone who comes on my property…
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If you can’t call 911, who can you call? Man Bleeds to Death Waiting on Hold With 911
A young husband and father bled to death after sustaining an accidental gunshot wound while driving home from work. As if that isn’t sad enough, the man called 911 but…
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Man Shot and Killed by Police Responding to Wrong Home
According to a statement from New Mexico Department Public Safety, a terrible series of events led to police shooting and killing of a homeowner in Farmington, New Mexico. The incident…
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Will Donna’s Law Reduce Gun Related Suicides
An ABC News article from earlier this week covered a daughter’s tragic story of her mother’s 2018 suicide. That tragedy was the catalyst for legislation called Donna’s Law. Today, three…
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Man Tracking His Stolen Car Gets into Gun Fight With Occupants
This past Sunday, a man found what he was looking for and more while tracking his stolen vehicle. Nothing in the incident is extraordinary, however it’s worth extracting some helpful…
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Two College Wrestlers Survive Bear Attack in Wyoming National Forest
Two college wrestlers in a group hunting for shed antlers in the Shoshone National Forest of Wyoming fought for their lives after a bear attacked them earlier this month. Bear…
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Safety Strategies While Traveling
Traveling the world is a great way to experience different cultures and food. One thing I learned from my travels is that I have much more in common with people…
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Father Shoots Son He Believed was an Intruder—Why We Don’t Shoot at Shapes, Shadows or Sounds
Earlier this month, a father shot his 17-year-old son with a shotgun inside the family home. The father wasn’t defending himself of another family member against a deadly threat. The…
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Staying in The Fight-The Difference Between Life and Death
We can try our best to avoid conflict and stay aware of our surroundings. However, I think there is truth in the saying that the criminal gets to pick the…
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Reality Check—Are You Prepared?
When I was a kid, Fantasy Land used to be a theme park where you could run around all day, riding fun rides, and there was nothing to worry about.…
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VIDEO | Man Fights For His Life Against 2 Armed Criminals—And Wins
Most people know that lethal acts of violence happen all over the country. But knowing about violent crime differs from understanding the nature of a violent attack. Surveillance videos like…
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Lessons for the Civilian Concealed Carrier from This Officer Involved Shooting
Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and civilian concealed carriers have different missions which drive their tactics and actions for using deadly force. Even though this video is from an officer involved…
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The Last Thing I Thought Would Happen – Responding to the Bump In the Night
We talk a lot about knowing how you would respond in a wide variety of incidents. A reader experienced a high-stress event and wanted to share his experience and the…
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