Adding Nuance To The FBI Gel Test Standards
The FBI gel test standards are generally held to be the benchmark by which ammunition is...
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Armed Carjack Attempt Foiled as Brave Woman Accelerates to Safety in Oakland
OAKLAND, CA - A woman narrowly escaped an armed carjacking after another car pulled out in...
Defensive Tactics in Vehicles: Maximizing Safety and Efficacy
Being involved in a defensive shooting situation while in a vehicle is about as unlikely as...
Unlocked Guns in the Home: Arming Criminals Every Day
A recent, high-profile prison escape turned out to be quite interesting and, frankly, entertaining to watch...
Fisherman Defends Himself from Grizzly Attack; Authorities Investigate Series of Recent Incidents
Two men were recently pursued by a grizzly bear near Bozeman, Mont., resulting in one of...
Why NOT .22 LR For Self-Defense?
The most abundant of the sub-calibers is .22 LR, but instead of the obvious question of...
PSD, Close Protection, and Everyday Safety: Lessons from Security Teams
Personal Security Details (PSD) and Close Protection details (CP) both have the same purpose: to protect...
“Hacktivism” An Activist Dream Weapon
Hacking attempts have become common, driven by the desire to access your information for financial gain...
It is Not Up to You: Preparation for Violence
A very disturbing story, hailing from Wisconsin in recent weeks, witnessed the death of a family...
Situational Awareness: The Point of Criminal Focus
The concept of situational awareness has been discussed in the self-defense space to the point that...
8 Passengers Subdue Man Who Put Flight Attendant into Chokehold
KENNER, LA - Passengers aboard a Delta Airlines flight spring into action after a man put...
How Close is Too Close? Managing Distance During Violence
Even for the individual who is a complete novice to any sort of self-defense or tactical...
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