Black Bag Confidential

This week, I decided to revisit reader questions about self-defense. Read on for a refresher in personal protection protocol.

Jeff Anderson of Modern Combat & Survival runs down four skills the true concept of a ninja can teach us and how to integrate those tactics into your prepper lifestyle. Take a look.

In the past few months, there have been some horrific murders of joggers. Many of these murders occurred in broad daylight, dispelling the myth that these attacks only happen in the dark. So here are seven ways to stay safe while jogging.

In many survival situations it is absolutely critical that you stay mobile, which means taking good care of your feet is key. Lucky for you, our colleagues at 4Patriots have put together some helpful tips to help you stay on the right foot.

This week’s must-read articles run the gamut from low-tech ways to keep cool to preparing for a biological disaster to the dangers of home canning — and more. Let’s take a look.

In an active shooter scenario, the FIRST THING you must do is remove yourself from the immediate vicinity of the source of the gunfire. If you survive the first 10 seconds of this type of ambush, you have a much better chance of making it out alive.

This week’s mailbag covers a variety of questions from survival radios to propane storage and more. On your marks…

Damian Ross has an impressive résumé. He has earned three black belts in various martial arts, placed in international competitions and worked as a bouncer, security agent and private contractor. See what he has to say about how most crimes of violence begin — and the best way to avoid them altogether.

Today, I want to review five common home security mistakes that make your home an easy target for a burglar looking for a crime of opportunity. Let’s get started.

Tim Larkin sure doesn’t sugarcoat things when it comes to self-defense. Check out his article on what constitutes a good self-protection mentality. It’s valuable, no-nonsense information everyone should keep in mind.