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 …
Apple has a reputation for being extremely secretive in its day-to-day operations. Sometimes, employees don’t know the specific product they’re working on. In fact, a former employee said he unknowingly worked on the first iPad before it launched in 2010. His team was working on 9.7-inch displays for almost two years, but had no idea …
During what’s known today as the Arizona War, or Cochise County War, a posse gave chase to a murderous outlaw… Wyatt Earp, the newly minted U.S. Deputy Marshal, headed up the posse… They were on the hunt, federal warrant in hand, for one William “Curly Bill” Brocious. Brocius was a known cattle rustler… stagecoach robber… …
One morning, Gary Z. became one of the millions of people who have had their bank account compromised. Money was missing and there was evidence Gary’s debit card was used without his knowledge. There are countless ways that someone can take your hard-earned cash or ruin your credit. Computer viruses, skimmers at point-of-sale systems, and …
CIA Election Interference? 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 …
Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, commonly referred to as the “Barclay Brothers” are British billionaires. The brothers are identical twins and have very substantial business interests in media, retail and property – a fortune valued around $7 billion. Earlier this year, the brothers sold the iconic London hotel, The Ritz, for $750 million. But legal battles …
The stunning truth is… Local health officials have the authority to force someone into isolation or quarantine, not the state. And while this authority is rarely used, it can still happen. When it does, it can come with costs the average American may not consider. So, if you or someone you know has been infected …
Anthony Smith is a scary individual… He gets paid to snap limbs and beat people unconscious. And he’s very good at it. So good, in fact, that he’s a legit title contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) light-heavyweight division. Stands to reason that anyone dumb enough to break into this guy’s house – unarmed …
Just want to get your opinion on the Ruger PC charger 9mm pistol for home defense. I read your article on your AR pistol & then found the ad for the new Ruger item. Tom M Answer: The Ruger PC charger is a new 9mm pistol that can accept a pistol brace, muzzle device, and an optic, …
Okay, this is going to sound very graphic, but it’s best that you face these facts now. The best back-up weapon is by far a large knife such as a Kukri or a machete, right? These huge blades are silent… They don’t break down or malfunction… They don’t run out of ammo… And, they are …
In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Places to bug out you have never thought of… Basic firearms for your security plan… Personal security on a secluded homestead… Survival skills that have been lost to most people… And how to stockpile ammo. Let’s dive in… 8 Places to Bug-Out You Have Never Thought Of Having …
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the market for cameras with the ability to detect people with fevers is skyrocketing. More than 10 security companies in the U.S., Europe and China are marketing technologies capable of picking out who in a crowd may have a fever, and thus, COVID-19. But, this technology could clearly do more …
In this week’s mailbag we cover… Whether or not pre-1899 guns are considered ‘not guns’… My suggestion for a rapid access safe… How to handle home security at night when you are a deep sleeper… When you need a federal license for modifications… How long-term storage of a full magazine effects it… And if tear …
Warfare has moved from a physical to a virtual battlefield. And as governments wage war on each other over the internet… Everyday hackers are watching the battle, adapting ever more advanced tactics for criminal purposes. So, while it’s unlikely you’ll ever be the target of government sanctioned hacking… Chances are some criminal will use the latest …
In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… How to keep safe during civil unrest… Reasons you should carry a multi-tool for survival… How to know when it’s time to change your body armor… Nine ways you can prepare for civil unrest… How you can protect your family with a fortified front door. Let’s dive in… …
It was evening in Sunbury, PA when Sandra arrived home to find an intruder ransacking the place. The man was wearing a black hoodie, jeans and tan boots – and had a TV in his arms. Sandra said she thought the man was going to shoot her, so she took matters into her own hands. Grabbing …
In this week’s mailbag we cover… Where to find laser pistols for training purposes… My recommendations for a BB pellet gun… What to consider when choosing a survival vehicle… The best way to conceal carry extra magazines… The legality of using a ghost gun for self-defense… And my take on using revolvers vs semi-autos. Let’s …