self defense

I've been shopping online for a small home safe, and I've noticed that nearly all safes now have digital keypads. Apparently the general population really likes the James Bond touch, and doesn't realize what a truly bad idea this is. Electronics malfunction. All it takes is a strong solar...

By Scott Kirshner This 241p. book was written by a former probation officer and corrections guard who now teaches tactics to law enforcement. The book is an introduction to techniques used by LE and the military to clear structures of hostiles. It's primarily of interest to preppers as a...

I've always used Surefire and still do. But the Streamlight tactical lights are impressive with their ability for taking abuse.

This curiosity came from the recent .44 load thread, I didn't want to derail it. What are your thoughts on a .44 magnum for home / personal property self defense, and open carry? Model 629, Colt Anaconda or similar.

Hey all, I made a video on the mechanics of handgun self defense, it also touches on the need to have well thought out plans BEFORE you find yourself in a crisis situation. Many folks obsess over their aim at the firing range and believe the goal is to take down an attacker with one or two...

For the last few.week's I've been limping around on an injured hip. I saw an orthopedic surgeon the other day and scheduled me for an MRI this coming week. However I am now on crutches( non weight bearing on right leg which is my dominate leg) I have yet to get my ccw permit( i know i know)so...

I want to take up a self defense system that's not rooted in any mysticism. I researched it as much as possible and I couldn't find any. Does anybody know if its safe from any mysticism?

https://www.scribd.com/doc/281842568/Ray-Et-Al-v-Wal-Mart Wal-Mart had two unrelated incidents at separate stores, and ultimately fired some theft-prevention employees. The employees sued, and the Utah Supreme Court reaffirmed that the employees had a right to self defense. "Although we...

I wake up. It's the middle of the night, why am I awake? Did I hear something? Slightly confused, I hesitate for a moment, and think of going back to sleep. THUMP. Ok, that was definitely a noise downstairs, maybe near the back door. My mental haze clears, and I throw off the covers. Reaching...

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http://www.locktonaffinity.com/nrains/defense.htm Does anyone have this policy from the NRA? Happy with it? My other question is if someone has/had the policy and had to invoke it after a self-defense situations...

http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/we-dial-911-legal-problems-caused-bumper-stickers-signs/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=chronicle0425&utm_campaign=20150425-whyyourwedontdial911 Watch this brief video.

I have no idea how unique or plain this thought is, but here it goes: Could it be that a robber would have a higher chance of survival if you, the victim is armed, assuming you have extensive self-defense and/or martial arts training? Armed victim: The robber makes his attempt to rob you, with...

Wack! Wack! My ears were the first to become aware. There was silence, only the sound of the ceiling fan broke it. Was the noise imagined? Some vivid dream or.. WHACK! *Crashing sound* My eyes shot open and I sat straight up surveying the room knowing that the sound I was hearing was not...

So two days ago I was giving my wife's friend a ride home from a hospital. He is a big boy 6'7 280 pounds. He sat in the passenger seat while my wife and 3yo sat in the back. We stopped by my house then went to take him home. We were stopped at the exit gate of my community when he flipped...

This may sound funny to allot of you, however I was at harbor freight last weekend and saw these, and of course I thought SELF DEFENSE! Allot of self defense classes teach you to poke someones eyes out with your keys. Well, wal-lah, I found something better :) I got several packages :) Of...

I'll start this out by saying that I am not passing judgment or support for this guys actions, as I was not there. I received a Facebook message earlier this evening from an old friend. His message was short and frantic and instructed me to call him ASAP. I immediately called and he was...

So, tonight I was assaulted in broad daylight, because a couple of thugs wanted to make a statement in front of a crowd. Long story short, I walked my girlfriend to the car after going out. As soon as I get her in the car, the two guys approach me. One video taping the situation and one getting...

Hi ladies I just posted my newest story. Here's a link. And just in case anyone wonders, yes I am a female. And yes the story is female based and how we deal with the consequences of missed luxuries. http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=310559 It's from my blog...

This is a superb article by an ARCS Self Defense & Combatives guest author, Jonathan E. Kiser, that deals with what you must be mentally prepared to do and deal with should you be violently attacked. Take the 2-3 minutes to read it, I promise you it is worth your time and more...