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Citizens—Armed and Unarmed—Stop Mass Stabbing at Michigan Walmart

By Jacob Paulsen / July 29, 2025

Eleven people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan—but thanks to quick action by armed and unarmed citizens, the attacker was stopped before police arrived.

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The EDC Key Organizer That Does More Than Just Hold Keys

By Jacob Paulsen / April 17, 2025

The Keyport Pivot 2.0 is a modular key organizer that combines sleek design, durable construction, and customizable tools to streamline your everyday carry and reduce pocket clutter.

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 BENCHMADE MINI BARRAGE REVIEW

By J. Gibson / October 20, 2023

BENCHMADE MINI BARRAGE: A SHARP, COMPACT KNIFE FOR EVERYDAY USE If you read my review of the Benchmade Mini Adamas posted last week, you know Benchmade sent me two knives.…

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The Benchmade Mini Adamas: A Heavy Duty Pocket Knife

By J. Gibson / October 13, 2023

The Benchmade Mini Adamas: A Heavy-Duty Tactical Pocket Knife Last month, I received two knives from Benchmade. This review will focus on the Mini Adamas, with the Mini Barrage review…

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Self Defense Techniques for Defending Against Knife Attacks

By Matthew Maruster / January 24, 2022

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…

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What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

If you’re reading this post, you likely carry a handgun for self-defense, and I have a question for you. What do you carry daily in addition to your everyday carry…

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S2E12: Reasons You Shouldn’t Carry A Spare Magazine or Invest in Better Gear

By Riley Bowman / June 17, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss priorities…priorities in gear, priorities in training. Should you carry that spare mag? Or should you carry a tourniquet? Should you invest in a “better” gun? Or should you take that 2-day shooting class coming to your local area? All great things to consider, so TUNE IN!!!

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Concealed Carrier Interrupts Knife Wielding Robbery Suspect

By Matthew Maruster / May 26, 2021

According to new reports, a Florida man with a concealed carry handgun intervened over the weekend to save the life of a clerk at a convenience store. The concealed carrier…

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Episode 498 – Rapid Fire with Bryan Eastridge

By Jacob Paulsen / April 22, 2021

Jacob asks Bryan a large number of questions and he has 1 minute or less to answer. Bryan is an active LEO in OK and the host of the Off Duty On Duty Podcast.

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Other Self-Defense Options

By Joshua Gillem / March 5, 2021

There are times when you might not be able to carry your gun for one reason or another. Or maybe you want to use a less-lethal tool for self-defense. Either…

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Episode 393: Justified or Not Justified. You Decide

By Jacob Paulsen / March 6, 2020

Today’s justified segment will leave you wondering if all these gun owners are indeed justified. Jacob and Matthew tell the story and leave it up to you to decide!

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Benefits of an EDC Knife

By Joshua Gillem / November 16, 2018

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…

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Caught Off Guard: 12 Situations for Self Defense Without a Gun

By Riley Bowman / May 24, 2017

There are some situations that are more tactical or necessary, due to circumstance, to have the knowledge of how to defend yourself without a gun.

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Episode 48: Self-Defense Situations In Which You Should NOT Use Your Gun

By Riley Bowman / August 31, 2016

Sometimes due to tactical response, sometimes due to circumstances; there are a number of situations in which you should not or cannot respond to a threat with your firearm. We review those situations today referencing a recent article published on this topic on our website

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