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How to prevent data hijacking at 30,000 feet
Steven P. is a journalist and author who has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times. Even though he used his …
Graduation party massacre thwarted by female concealed carrier
Violent crime in the U.S. is out of control. This is one reason why gun ownership among females is on the rise. In fact, …
How this family survived 14 hellish days in their “bunker”
Sasha and Olena D. lived in Bucha, Ukraine when the invasion started. The couple and their children had nowhere to go as Russia began …
Direct impingement or gas piston?
It’s estimated that Americans own over 20 million AR-15 style firearms, which is awesome. When you hear politicians talk about these firearms, they often …
Your doctor’s office is filled with malicious spies
Shield Health Care Group is a provider of MRIs and related medical imaging services. A few of the company’s clients include the New England …
Consider carrying in the cross draw position?
A Texas family returned home one evening after forgetting something at their house. The wife, who was driving the vehicle, ran inside to grab …
How the U.S. spied on China’s war games
In early August, China’s military conducted military drills intending to intimidate Taiwan. The military show of force was not only directed at Taiwan but …
How to eavesdrop on hackers’ latest plans to scam you
In 1997, most companies didn’t make internet security a priority. The internet had only become mainstream a few years prior, and companies didn’t understand …
How “Hollywood door breaching” can get you killed
Around 9:20 P.M. one evening, two armed robbers entered a smoke shop in Fresno, California. The incident took place at a Pipes R Us …
3 Ways to halt the latest smart phone scam
In 2021, over 47 billion spam texts were sent and there was a 146% increase in the number of complaints about spam texts. In …
The pros and cons of chest holsters
Steve S. was working as a San Diego Police Officer when he made a routine traffic stop. He was driving his police cruiser on …
The truth about license plate readers and your privacy
Mark M. is a lawyer in Kansas City. He was driving home from a doctor’s appointment when his car was suddenly blocked front and …
Wedding cake or lead salad? Your choice.
Carbo’s is a family-owned bakery that has operated in Cleveland for over 50 years. The bakery specializes in custom wedding cakes, pastries, and Italian …
D.C. couple attacked with own cane
A couple in their 70s was leaving a Giant grocery store in Washington, D.C. when a man stopped them to ask for money. The …
How to escape internet info-censorship
On May 30th, 2022, internet access in the Ukrainian city of Kherson stopped working. They experienced an internet blackout. Locals who used SkyNet internet …
Survival lessons from “5-Percenter” terror group
Al-Shabaab is a Somali-based Islamist terror group with past links to al-Qaeda. The group is known for its strict following of Islam. In 2006, …
A bolt-action machine gun?
The .303 Lee Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed repeating rifle. It was the main firearm of British military forces from the late 1800s until …
How to embrace “gross” gunfighting tactics to survive
Leslie L. is a gun owner living in Georgia, who also has a concealed weapons permit. One evening he was returning home from a …
How the “Jimmy John’s Bandits” stole $100k
Recently, a Sunset Hills, Missouri, Jimmy John’s restaurant unexpectedly closed. There was a sign on the door that said it had to temporarily close …
How to avoid this vacation horror scenario
Jay A. is a despicable person… For years, he was a vacation rental host in Texas but was recently charged with 15 counts of …
Stop unwittingly exposing your personal data to thieves
In 2017, the City of Calgary was sued for $92 million and accused of breaching the privacy rights of more than 3,500 employees. A …
4 drought survival tips for the current crisis
The Dust Bowl was one of the worst droughts in U.S. history. It devastated many central states and areas known as the Great Plains. …
“Cosa Nostra” style hackers are coming for you
No company is safe from hackers. By 2025, it’s estimated that cybercrimes are going to cost the world over $10 trillion a year. Here’s …
Financial preparedness lessons from Russia’s economy
In 2021, Russia was the eleventh largest economy in the world. But, in 2022 that will change. As you know, when Russia invaded Ukraine, …