In this week’s mailbag we cover… What I look for when choosing a location to live… My recommendations on quality night vision goggles… The different ways a smartphone tracks your location… The risks of Kapersky antivirus software… Great self-defense moves to teach your children… Which Gerber multi-tools I prefer… And more! Let’s dive in… You are …

Ross and Melinda F. were purchasing a home to live closer to their daughters and new granddaughter in the Kansas City area. Ross, a retired pastor of 46 years and Melinda found the perfect home in Independence, MO and were planning to pay for it with cash they had saved up. During the home buying …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… What to consider before setting up a bunker… The best survival skills we can learn from insurgents… The actual effects of a prolonged power grid failure… The Hazmat rule of thumb for surviving a disaster… And what you need to know about surviving a bear encounter. Let’s dive …

Millions of people visit Utah’s five national parks every year. Last year, about 87,000 people from China visited Utah, making them the fastest-growing group of Utah tourists, according to state data. More than half of visitors from China travel on tour buses, based off information from the Utah Office of Tourism. Recently, four Chinese tourists …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… What to consider when deciding to work with the Chinese… How Amber Guyger entered the apartment… How to keep you storage water fresh… My recommendation on password creations… Whether or not a fireproof gun safe with work as a Faraday Cage… The damage done by lock picking… And more! …

It’s no surprise for consumers to receive notices of “unusual account activity” these days. Obviously, service providers are making account security a top priority so they regularly send out these types of letters after learning of a data breach that affected their customer base. Donald G. recently received an e-mail from his cell phone provider …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… The items you need in your Get Home Bag… How to be prepared if you’re renting… A quick reference guide to CCW in all 50 states… What to consider when buying a knife… And which pvc pipe essentials you need in your shelter! Let’s dive in… Must have …

Police in Illinois recently caught a burglar “in the act” at a construction site after motion sensors alerted the contractors to suspicious activity. As the suspect forced entry into the construction site, using a crowbar to break a bracket, motion sensors begin picking up his movement. Phoenix Corporation, who was the contractor for the construction …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to blend in in another country… The earmuffs I recommend and use for shooting… The best way to store ammo in case of a fire… How to log in to the VPN before using wifi… Whether or not to clear your house solo and what you need to …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… The best magnetic driveway alarms… What to do when caught driving in a flood… How to react if approached in a store for carrying… Strategies to survive an ambush… And water source and storage information you need to know! Let’s dive in… The best magnetic driveway alarm with …

In December 2007, Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez suffered his first defeat at the election polls. Although he was popular among the working class that had jolted him to power, voters rejected a referendum that would have enabled him to run for re-election repeatedly. After his defeat, Chávez turned to a close confidant for advice, Fidel …

Debbie S., age 47, was on her regular paper route in Fort Smith, Arkansas when a flash flood swept up her car. After realizing she was stranded, Debbie called 911 where she spoke to a dispatcher telling her, “Please help me, I don’t want to die! I can’t swim! I’m scared! I’m going to drown!” Sadly, …

In this week’s mailbag we’ll cover… My opinion on the Winchester Defender 12-gauge shotgun… Purchasing ammo and staying untraceable… Using an above ground pool as a water source… Whether or not to make eye contact with a potential threat… Knife suggestions for your go bag… And how to protect your family if you don’t own …

Two missing hikers, who spent almost five days lost in the California wilderness, were found alive after rescuers followed their footprints to a campsite. Eric D., 33, and Gabrielle W., 31, were located by a campfire late one evening on Mount Baldy in San Bernadino County, California. Initially, the couple set off on a day …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… The decision to modify your defensive firearms… Choosing between light and heavy shotguns… What you need to know when choosing body armor… Which 3 parts to focus on when cleaning an AR… And the top 5 insects that’ll save you from starvation. Let’s dive in… Should You Modify …

Recently, a Venezuelan citizen was arraigned in U.S. federal court for hacking into several ATM machines at a casino in Primm, Nevada. The man was charged with causing the machines to dispense large amounts of cash similar to a jackpot. According to the U.S. Attorney, “Our office is committed to investigating and prosecuting all cybercriminals, …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… Aiming using your dominant eye… How to destroy and get rid of medication bottles… Whether or not to keep stored magazines loaded… My recommendation on waist wallets… Differences between the Glock 19 vs the Glock 23… What to do to make salt water drinkable… And more! Let’s dive in… …

It was 1:30 on a bright, sunny Spring afternoon when 21 y.o. Martavious Conner took his infant daughter to a local McDonald’s for a treat. “As I’m leaving out, someone asked me for a lighter,” Conner explained. That wasn’t a random request. Conner had no idea that he was being watched, carefully selected… and lured into …

In this week’s Must-Read articles… Learn the importance of personal property inventory… Understand the value of a root cellar and how to use one… How to build better self-defense into your home security… Find out just how to secure your vehicle for ultimate safety… See how and what tracking techniques can be used for search …

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a resident of Sunrise Ranch in Montgomery, Texas was awakened at 3:20 a.m. one morning by their doorbell. However, when the homeowner came to the door, no one was there. After reviewing home security surveillance footage, the resident saw a barefoot woman without pants and what appeared to …

In this week’s mailbag, we cover… How gun related accounts are being shut down… Whether or not to keep your concealed carry loaded… Which Baofeng UV-5R’s I recommend… The precautions to take to fly under the radar… Where you should meet up during an emergency… What and how I choose my self-defense gun… And more. …

When you train self-defense, whether empty handed or with a firearm, you should practice with multiple moves, multiple shots, etc., never relying on “one thing” to take out an attacker. Why? Well, I tell my students, “you’re just not that good, and neither am I”. We can’t rely on one move to defeat an attacker. …

Learn how to make your home impenetrable during power outages… See the importance of understanding criminal motivation… Learn how to practice marksmanship without wasting ammo… See how to recognize killers around you… And find out the governments recent reason for gathering your data. Let’s dive in… Make Your Home Impenetrable Even During Power Outages Intruders …

As I’ve dealt with my own martial arts downfalls over the years, and now have seen thousands of students go through my self-defense academies, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see certain patterns. The point is that we all make mistakes and avoiding any of them can save time, money and pain. …