Kydex Holsters? Last year, a North Carolina woman was shot in both feet by a single bullet at Valley Hills Mall. The woman was at the mall with her child and the child’s father. When the father went to pick up the child, the kid kicked a pistol from the dad’s waistband and it fired. …

Since the year 2000, an average of 71,300 wildfires occur, burning 6.9 million acres every year. More wildfires occur in the East and Central states, but the wildfires in the West are larger and burn more acreage. Only a small fraction of these become deadly, raging, destructive fires. The problem is, predicting which fires will …

A few months ago, a federal grand jury returned a 26-count indictment against a Pasadena, CA man. Samuel H. allegedly made threats to harm, rape, and kill 10 women he met through social media. He sent his victims grisly emails saying things such as: (warning, they are graphic) “Someone I can guarantee will come out and …

During World War I, millions of people died from all types of weapons. Aerial bombs, bayonets, grenades, pistols, and rifles. Not to mention the machine gun – one of the deadliest weapons of the war – and poison gas. But, only one weapon was so feared by the Germans that it led to a diplomatic …

In 2018, 23-year old Jorge M. was arrested on suspicion of murder. According to a report, police told Jorge they knew “one hundred percent” his phone was at the scene of the murder. Police in Avondale, Arizona held Jorge for six days while questioning him. But it turns out Jorge wasn’t there. He had simply …

When they moved into their Staten Island home, Matthew and Maria C. noticed an old electrical box in the yard. The box was partly hidden between some trees and they never paid much attention to it. “I thought it was an electrical box,” Matthew told local media. But when trees in their yard were damaged …

Recently, a 17-year old hacker from Tampa, Florida was charged with multiple felonies. The teen is the mastermind of the recent high-profile hack of Twitter. The hack targeted celebrity Twitter users including Apple, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama. It worked like this… All the hacked accounts posted messages promoting a Bitcoin wallet. Along …

From Ron R: How does one properly store propane tanks? Answer: Store propane only in approved containers with the valve closed. Whether empty or full, propane containers can still contain explosive vapors. Make sure to store them outside (such as in a shed) and not in direct sunlight. Properly stored, propane fuel will last indefinitely. …

Both knives and hatchets can be lifesaving survival tools and I love both of them. And they’re each versatile enough to deal with many different situations. But, what if you could have only one in a survival scenario, which would it be? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each, so you …

Last year, a German man named Arne M. was delivering a yacht with his brother from New Zealand to Brazil. During the voyage, they ended up sailing through rough seas. The 40-foot yacht’s mainsheet suddenly came loose in the rough water and Arne was knocked overboard. He was only wearing a t-shirt and jeans when …

Recently, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. The court ruled the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the right to bear arms. Judge Kenneth Lee ruled that California’s ban on magazines with over a 10-round capacity “strikes at the core of the Second Amendment — …

Israel is a relatively young nation, with few natural resources. So, they capitalize on what they do best, which is weapons. It’s no secret how good Israeli weapons are. In fact, Israel is one of the world’s top weapons exporters, with approximately $6.5 billion in annual arms sales. Despite Israel’s small size, it spends about …

Keith S. is a professional “security tester.” Companies pay him to test their security measures to see if he can gain access. But, you’ll never catch Keith trying to kick down the front door, and he doesn’t even own a crowbar. Instead, he uses technology to get the job done. Here’s an example: One day, …

Peter K. of Minneapolis was sick to his stomach as he watched the local news coverage of rioting and looting near his home. On his TV, he saw a fire raging near the warehouse where Peter leased space for his business equipment. Peter owns four bars around Minneapolis, and he used the warehouse to store …

Whether it’s due to ammo shortages… fixed income… or limiting injuries… it can sometimes be hard to get to the shooting range. And, while nothing can ever totally replace live-fire training… Here are a few options to improve your shooting skills and keep you sharp from the comfort of home. Laser training cartridge: Laser cartridges …

As the pandemic rages on, many companies are conducting new-hire interviews online. Recently, an employee at Redbanc (a banking network), found a job opening on LinkedIn. The job was for a website developer at a tech company. A Skype interview was scheduled… And the interviewer asked the potential new hire to install a program on …

In 1948, Italy had one of the strongest Communist Parties in Western Europe. The country was not a friendly ally of the U.S. During the election of 1948, communists threatened to take over Italy by winning at the polls. But the U.S. intervened to support democratic candidates. President Truman confronted communists by using the CIA …

On the night of May 1, 2011, two Black Hawk helicopters flew toward a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The city was dark due to an unexplained power outage. Under the cover of darkness, 23 Navy SEALs fast-roped to the ground. They had come for the world’s most wanted man. Their timing was by design. The …

If you’ve ever thought about setting up a booby trap to protect your home or business – especially during these chaotic times – read this before you do anything. Philip C. was a handyman in Denver, CO, but on many occasions, thieves broke into Philip’s warehouse and stole his power tools. There were so many …

Around 2:30 a.m., an intruder broke into a home on Violet Road in Verona, KY. According to police, the homeowner, 92 year-old Earl J. was awakened by a noise in his basement. Earl armed himself with a .22 rifle and made his way toward the noise. The intruder entered the home through the basement and …

My single mom was raising four of us. We lived in the “Projects,” and mostly hung out with our friends from the projects. We didn’t understand we were poor or “different.” None of us had fathers. I remember thinking that dads moved on after the kids were born. Like it was a natural process. But …

Lauren M. had a bright future in front of her. But she was ruthlessly killed by an ex-boyfriend with a dangerous criminal past. “It’s extremely sad … I cried when I found out about Lauren’s death,” said Nathan V. Yet, it was Nathan who provided the ex-boyfriend with the gun to carry out his crime. …

The storm came in so fast that Kim S. and her family barely had time to react. The family of six were enjoying a kayak trip when things suddenly took a turn for the worse. Kim and her son heard thunder and paddled hurriedly to shore where the rest of the family was setting up …

Today’s martial arts have a dizzying array of different forms and styles. But, they all tend to get lumped under the same banner of “self-defense.” The problem is, many styles, arts, philosophies, and systems are not self-defense focused. And, it’s easy to get confused if you’re not familiar with the martial arts systems. An important …