The Increasing Utility of the EDC Backpack
Years ago, it was unusual to see men carrying any sort of bag with them when...
Self-Defense
A place to look for answers to your questions about self-defense, the appropriate use of force, the tactics and techniques for keeping yourself safe, and the martial art of self-defense both armed and unarmed.
Lever Action Vs. Bolt Action In The Context Of The Armed Citizen
Lever-action and bolt-action rifles are legal in 50 states, and with some states banning most semi-auto...
Establish a Family Defense Plan for Modern Threats
The world has always been dangerous, and most people have always ignored the danger rather than...
Caring for Body Armor
Body armor is tough stuff. I’ve seen it stop everything from bullets to steel splinters from...
The Criminal Ruse: Recognize Nefarious Deception
Needless to say, honesty is not a hallmark of criminality. Typically, the general public thinks of...
URBAN SURVIVAL: How To Survive An Active Shooter Attack
Our writer Salvatore was recently a guest on the Survival Dispatch podcast, sharing his expertise in...
Pre-Attack Behavior of Active Killers
Unfortunately, the frequency of mass murder attacks is on the rise and has been so for...
The Capacity Question: How Much is Enough?
How much ammunition is enough? In particular, how much magazine capacity in a defensive handgun is...
Would You Stake Your Life on A Novelty Handgun?
Years ago, there was a genre of guns billed as pocket pistols perfect for deep concealment....
SHTF In The Real World: Localized Natural Disasters
The most likely SHTF scenario is a localized natural disaster, a climate-related or other adverse natural...
The Truck Gun for Active Killer Interdiction: Realistic?
Violence. There are many elements to violence. Violence is a chaos system and it is exceedingly...
Should You Buy An Inexpensive Carry Gun?
Gun blogs and magazines are always reviewing the latest handguns, many of which are carry guns....
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