self-defense

Ex Breaks In – Woman Shoots Him in Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / March 2, 2022

Last Sunday, an Oklahoma woman shot an ex-boyfriend who physically assaulted her inside her apartment. Oklahoma News 4 reports that around 4:00 AM on Sunday, February 27th, a man entered…

Self Defense Techniques – Using a Handheld Flashlight

By Matthew Maruster / February 7, 2022

Final Lesson in this 11-part series 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…

Criminals get off scot-free, you’re the one who pays

By Matthew Maruster / February 1, 2022

Today, it seems that criminals can get away with anything. They commit heinous crimes and often don’t face any penalties for their actions. Meanwhile, you’re the one who pays the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…