Black Bag Confidential

The hacks just keep coming… And this latest security flaw puts every single wireless device in your home in jeopardy. Take a look at the first of this week’s must-read articles for the full scoop on KRACK — and what you can do to fortify your cyberdefenses.

I’ve written at length on what emergency supplies you need, how to ready them for an instant evacuation and how to create an evacuation plan for your family so you can get the heck out of Dodge when you need to. Today, I recommend reading this piece from our friends over at 4Patriots that covers how to choose an alternative means of bugging out when the going gets tough.

When it comes to self-defense, there’s a lot of advice out there — and not all of it is good. In this edition of the Weekly Drop, I address a common practice for women who walk late at night and offer a better (and safer) solution.

Earlier this week I stopped by Harry to show Harry Connick Jr. and his teenage daughter four basic self-defense moves anyone can do. While these four maneuvers are powerful, there’s another tri-part tactic you should have in your back pocket — one that’s so deadly I couldn’t show it on television. Check it out.

There is no question that we can learn from the tragedy in Las Vegas and hopefully save more lives if it happens again. Here’s what you should do if you ever find yourself in a similar situation similar in which you have no idea where the gunfire is coming from.

Like any tool you invest in, it’s important to take care of your guns by storing them properly and cleaning them regularly. Check out this piece my buddy (and Self Defense Co. founder) Damian Ross republished on his blog that runs down five hard-and-fast rifle cleaning rules you should never forget.

Does anyone really feel safe anymore? It seems like every day on the news there’s a new threat to worry about… Luckily, I know a secret technique used by covert operatives the world over. Today, I’m ready to show you what it is to give you a little peace of mind in this crazy world.

You are watching the news and you see a gunman indiscriminately shooting at people in a crowd… You come upon a car crash as a police officer risks their life to pull the driver out of the flame-engulfed automobile… You are stopped one evening while walking to your car by a large man demanding your wallet or purse… What would you do?

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means many people are busy confirming their travel plans to visit friends and family members near and far. The first few questions from this week’s batch of reader mail bring up several ways to stay safe when traveling by plane. Then we dive into several other issues… check it out.

I know a lot of people are feeling helpless right about now, but one thing you can ALWAYS do is exercise good situational awareness — and keep in mind Jeff Anderson’s four recommendations here.