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Self Defense Techniques – Collapsable Baton

By Matthew Maruster / January 31, 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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Are strict gun laws making people safer?

By Matthew Maruster / January 29, 2022

There is a lot of debate surrounding strict gun laws and their impact on public safety. Some people argue that states with stricter gun laws are more dangerous, while others…

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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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Techniques for Using Pepper Spray for Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / January 17, 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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Techniques for Using a Tactical Pen for Defense

By Matthew Maruster / January 10, 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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Want to Stop Crime? Use a…Whistle?

By Matthew Maruster / January 5, 2022

The waving of a white flag to convey your surrender dates back to the first century AD. Two thousand years later, those in charge of our cities don’t wave white…

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Disarm Techniques for Long-Guns

By Matthew Maruster / January 3, 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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Handgun Retention Strategies for the Everyday Carrier

By Matthew Maruster / December 27, 2021

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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Simple Techniques for Unarmed, Self-Defense

By Matthew Maruster / December 20, 2021

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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Post-Shooting, Self-Defense Techniques

By Matthew Maruster / December 13, 2021

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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Pre-Shooting Self-Defense Techniques

By Matthew Maruster / December 6, 2021

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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The 1911 on Trial – Is it a Good Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / December 1, 2021

As far as semi-automatic handguns go, the 1911 is the only one that truly earns the title ‘iconic.’ Like it or not, the gun designed by John Moses Browning continues…

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How To Disarm An Attacker With A Handgun

By Matthew Maruster / November 15, 2021

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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Testimony Ends in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial – Verdict Watch with Andrew Branca

By Matthew Maruster / November 12, 2021

When the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca’s legal analysis. I want to reiterate – the implications from this case aren’t important…

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Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Begins – Follow Along with Andrew Branca

By Matthew Maruster / November 1, 2021

Two weeks ago, I encouraged all our readers to follow Attorney Branca’s analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse’s self-defense trial. I want to reiterate – this trial isn’t important to us 2A…

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