Survival
DTL Sportsman First Aid Kit
Medical kits are like wet wipes in the woods. They aren’t glamorous, but if you don’t have one when you need it, things can get messy. Since med kits don’t…
Read MoreThe Moral Component of Deadly Force
The first part of the question is the piece that requires much introspection. Irregardless of our religion, or level of spiritual dedication, we have probably heard the phrases “Thou Shalt Not Kill” , “…Turn The Other Cheek” or something similar.
Read MoreDry Fire And Exercise, Why It’s Important
Is Physical Fitness Important for Concealed Carriers? You carry a handgun to protect yourself and others from death or serious bodily injury. But you may not be saving yourself from…
Read MoreEpisode 295: “Why I Carry 145 Rounds on the Job” – The Story of Tim Gramins
Today, Riley interviews Tim Gramins, an Illinois law enforcement officer who was involved in a harrowing fight for his life from a gang member that was intent on killing. Officer Gramins ultimately prevailed, but only after shooting the suspect more than a dozen times including at least 6 rounds that were fatal wounds, and yet somehow the thug kept on coming. Tim talks with us about what this shootout taught him, what prepared him for that day, and what about it caused him to make some changes to his loadout and current preparation.
Read MoreBenefits of an EDC Knife
I love cheesecake. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite things. If you ever saw me in person you’d know that was likely the truest statement I’ve ever made. So, I…
Read MoreWhat To Include In Your School Backpack or Daypack
What should you consider including in your pack or your kid’s backpack? A look at the important EDC items for any student in any grade or school.
Read MoreHolster Retention Levels and Why it Matters
Almost exclusively my method of carrying is concealed, using an inside the waistband (IWB) holster in the appendix position. There are rare times I may carry concealed in an outside the waistband…
Read MoreMy Controversial Stance On Re-holstering
I have heard many instructors tell their students this: You have to be able to re-holster your firearm without looking down at your holster. My opinion on re-holstering is different than what many have been teaching for quite some time.
Read MorePepper Spray For EDC | Good or Bad Idea?
Pepper spray or OC spray can be a good defensive tool in situations where carrying a firearm is prohibited or unpractical. But understand, OC spray is not a magic wand that stops attackers in their tracks and send then running for the hills. Attackers can…
Read MoreAnother AR-15 Is Used, but You Probably Won’t Hear Much About It in The News
Personification is a literary term used to describe when an inanimate object is given human characteristics. The AR-15 is personified as pure evil, so much so that the gun has…
Read MoreDo You Want to Argue Politics, Or Make Our Schools Safer?
The solution to ending school shootings does not rest in the hands of Congress. Again and again I hear there needs to be a ‘conversation’ about how to prevent school…
Read MoreLessons from a Carjacking Caught on Video
Here are some sobering statistics about carjackings in the United States. Each year there are: approximately 38,000 reported carjackings 75% of the time criminals use a firearm These numbers, coupled…
Read MoreEpisode 170: Priorities, Positions and Paths – Fighting In and Around Vehicles
Riley and Jacob recorded this special episode while they were on their way back from Utah where they spent a few days filming and putting together a special vehicle fighting and tactics course. In this episode you’re going to want to listen closely to the 3 P’s – Priorities, Positions and Paths. Understanding these concepts and how they play into scenarios inspired by real-life events may one day save your life.
Read MoreScanning for Multiple Threats, You May be Doing it Wrong [Video]
Bad guys, especially organized and motivated ones, like those pulling off bank robberies, home invasions, kidnappings, and terrorist acts often roll in packs. So scanning and assessing the area for…
Read MoreEpisode 156: Mass Shooting Recovery – Interview with Andy Brown Part 2
Part 2 of 2: If you missed episode #154, Part 1 of this interview with Andy Brown, please go back and listen to it now! This is a truly special episode today. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Brown, author of the book Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. This book is a recounting of two tragic events that happened within days of each other at Fairchild AFB–a B-52 bomber crash and an active shooting that killed 5 and wounded many more. Andy was the man, then an Air Force Security Police airman (now known as Security Forces), who stopped the individual responsible for the heinous attack at the base hospital. It is not often you get to hear first hand from a man with his kind of experience and knowledge, so tune in, take some notes, and determine what you need to do to better prepare for your worst-case scenario.
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