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Hatchet Wielding Lunatic Teaches Lesson on Real-Life Violence
Violent encounters like this one in a New York City restaurant seem to be commonplace. We could spend a lot of time analyzing the many useful lessons this video provides.…
What You Don’t See Can Kill You
** We originally published this post August 29, 2017 ** I have wanted to address this topic for quite some time. I hope the accompanying video is a visual of…
Wild Video: Tweaker Threatens Motorists With Simulated Gun
Uncontrolled rage and illicit drugs have something in common. People under their influence sometimes do dangerously stupid things. This video shows an out-of-control woman threatening people with a simulated handgun.…
Quantifying Your Defensive Shooting Skills, And Setting Standards
What level of defensive handgun skills does it take to win in a gunfight? Because no two defensive gun uses are exactly the same, and there are many variables, it’s…
VIDEO – Considerations for Helping an Officer
We often hear reports or see videos of citizens stepping in to help officers struggling with suspects. Two recent videos prompted me to jot down some advice for anyone considering…
Disarm Techniques for Long-Guns
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
Handgun Retention Strategies for the Everyday Carrier
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
Simple Techniques for Unarmed, Self-Defense
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
Post-Shooting, Self-Defense Techniques
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
Pre-Shooting Self-Defense Techniques
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
How To Disarm An Attacker With A Handgun
We promote a self-defense strategy that begins with a proper mindset of awareness and avoidance. Unfortunately, avoidance isn’t always possible, and when de-escalation is ineffective or impractical, we can make…
Phlster Enigma : Revolutionize EDC [Review & Video]
I have been using the Phlster Enigma every day for around 4 months now. I have been pleasantly surprised by how it solves many common barriers to carrying a handgun…
Determining How Many Rounds to Carry Concealed Everyday
Carrying around a gun is already a little uncomfortable. Carrying around extra magazines is even more complicated… but how important is it to have extra ammunition. How many rounds do you need to stop a threat?
2 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…
Top 8 Principles of Shooting From Cover and Concealment
Most of what you have been trained or told to do is likely incorrect and will expose you in a way that will jeopardize any tactical advantage you have gained in the fight. These key tactics will give you the insight you need to gain the advantage.
