Survival
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.…
Read MoreVIDEO | 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…
Read MoreLessons 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAftermath – Surviving a Home Invasion , Now What?
The home invader is dead—the coroner loads into a van the lifeless human body of the attacker you killed. The responding Police have asked their questions, documented the scene, and…
Read MoreCritical Communication, Code-words and Concealed Carry
We talk a lot about situational awareness and recognizing pre-assault indicators, and we should. However, we need to also think about how we convey a perceived threat to others. In…
Read More2 Dead Following Road Rage Shooting Incident
In Orange City, Florida, a road-rage incident results in two lost lives and a lifetime of agony for many others. What we can learn from this avoidable incident? First, it’s…
Read MoreShould You Search Your House For The Bad Guy?
Our homes provide us and our families with a security that we otherwise would not have. But even the best home security measures are not effective 100% of the time.…
Read MoreKeen Situational Awareness, Recognizing You’re the Prey
Situational awareness or having an acute awareness of your surroundings is invaluable to our survival. However, being aware doesn’t eliminate all risks. Instead, it provides us an opportunity to recognize…
Read More2 on 1, The Surreptitious Draw: Video of a Defensive Gun Use
I recently saw a video of an incident that I believe happened in Brazil. The video is chock full of incredibly valuable lessons and includes a fantastic example of a…
Read MoreWinning: Hiker Uses EDC Trauma Kit To Save His Companion’s Life
One benefit from Law Enforcement’s adoption of body-worn cameras is the numerous videos of officers providing emergency trauma aid to injured people across the country. Sometimes they do a great…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention and the Responsible Gun Owner
There is a significant possibility that you have directly been affected by the suicide of a loved one or close friend; I know I have. Perhaps you suffer from depression…
Read MoreKnife Attacks Cause Britain Schools to Teach Trauma Aid to Teens
Knife attacks continue to surge in several UK cities, prompting schools to introduce emergency knife wound trauma curriculum to teenagers. Not only are knife attacks a significant issue for Britains,…
Read MoreThis Is How You Can Stop The Bleed
Anyone can suffer a traumatic injury at any given time. While there are many different types of injuries, addressing a massive hemorrhage or severe bleeding injury is the priority. First…
Read MoreGood Guy With A Gun, Stops Mass Shooting
A psychopathic killer, intent on committing a mass shooting, was stopped by a legally armed citizen in a Fort Smith, Arkansas apartment complex early Saturday morning. The killer, a resident…
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