What is the OODA Loop? And How Does It Help You Stay Situationally Aware?
A large part of personal defense is remaining aware of your surroundings and preemptively identifying...
Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court?
The gun-related Internet forums—called “the gunternet” by some—can have some nuggets therein. But when you...
Hands Off! Tips to Avoid Falling Prey to Sticky-Finger Pickpockets
Unfortunately, there are numerous people out there who want to take what’s yours. Some of...
Group Training vs Solo Training: Maximizing Your Combatives Training
Training is training, right? Some things can be done alone, and some require at least...
Ex-ballerina — who said she killed estranged husband in self-defense — convicted in ‘Black Swan’ murder trial
A former ballerina accused of fatally shooting her estranged husband has been convicted in the case that has been dubbed…
No Holding Back! Hands-On and Hard-Core Self-Defense Training Tools
With almost anything in life, it takes practice to improve. This is especially important when...
Over-the-Counter Tear Gas Pen Guns: Personal Protection in the Dark Ages
It’s tough to appreciate how much the world has changed in my lifetime. Nowadays, twenty-nine...
12 Budget Knives Under $50 Deliver the Best Bang for Your Buck
When buying a knife, many factors come into play. You want a solid, quality constructed...
Basic Combatives: Proper Blocking for Successful Street Defense
Combative blocks and parries are pretty much universal in any martial arts system. Sure, there...
Alleged home intruder fires pepper spray at resident. But victim has a gun, which proves far more effective.
Los Angeles police said at least two suspects entered a home in the 11600 block of Addison Street in the…