A pair of criminals picked the wrong home to break into in Memphis, TN, where they encountered a woman who was locked, loaded and ready. Whitney L. was getting ready for bed one night when she heard her doorbell ring. Since she wasn’t expecting anyone she ignored the door. However, according to Whitney, “This person …

In this week’s mailbag you will see… My take on the Ruger Model 3818… The difference between tear gas and pepper spray… A secure internet search engine you can use… The common misperception on FFL’s… Which caliber Sig Sauer I use… And how I use a PO Box for everything. Let’s dive in… What do …

The news is full of commentary and analysis on the Mueller Report. One of the fundamental and most critical aspects of this unprecedented “investigation” is of the origins of law enforcement and intelligence agencies “spying” on Donald Trump, members of his campaign and family members. The entire investigation was founded on intelligence collected through the …

Most of the time, when we think about the dangers of a post-collapse scenario, we think of the dangers of “men”.  The men who didn’t prepare and want to break into your food supply…  The mob of people trying desperately to get resources that don’t exist any more…  The men in SWAT stormtrooper suits who …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we will explore the anatomy of burn injuries and how to treat them, as well as how to choose the best survival knife for your needs. We will also look at how to keep safe and prepared when shoreline disasters occur, how to use a magnesium fire starter and a …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll explain… What your options are when obtaining an FFL and keeping your address private… When it is legal to use a Tactical Pen for self-defense… My recommendation on beginner firearms for women… How flattery really will get you out of a sticky situation… How to fight off more than one …

Karen A. had recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend, but she soon found it impossible to escape his stalking. Her ex-boyfriend would follow her as she drove to work or ran errands. He would inexplicably pull up next to her at stoplights and once tried to run her off the road. One time, her …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will see… Some of the most common dangers that occur after a disaster and how you can avoid them as well as how you can access a locked room in a desperate situation. You will also learn how to find your way back to camp if you’ve become lost, …

I have a strong respect for good cops. But did you know that in 2011, every single U.S. state cut back funding for emergency services by an average of 48%? And since then, 77% of all agencies have had further cuts – oftentimes eliminating the number of officers and even wiping out preventative measures like …

In this week’s mailbag we’ll discuss… Compromised government information and travelling… Fish antibiotics for human consumption… One of the biggest challenges with concealed carry… What to do if you find yourself ziptied and how to break free… My suggestion for every day body armor… And my recommendation for a compact, lightweight sleeping bag. Let’s dive …

A local handyman in Alton, NH was recently arrested and charged with spying on his customers’ personal lives by installing hidden cameras in homes where he had done work. Alton police arrested Peter Mugford and charged him with five felony counts of unlawful wiretapping, two counts of burglary, violation of privacy, and stalking. According to …

In 2007, top officials at the Federal Reserve believed the housing and banking turmoil were isolated incidents and were not going to lead to an economic recession. They were clearly dead wrong. In fact, Timothy Geithner, then president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, said during a telephone call on August 10, 2007, that …

Hollywood has the difficult task of making realistic weapons for movies that are safe for use. We all remember the beloved Brandon Lee, actor and son of the famous martial arts legend Bruce Lee. While shooting The Crow in 1993, Brandon was killed on set when a projectile from a gun improvised to shoot blanks …

In this week’s mailbag we will discuss… If you should consider the Glock 43 for a pocket gun… How to close liner lock knives… Who my go-to gold and silver guy is… The lifetime of a taser battery… When it’s safe to dry fire, and more. Let’s dive in… How about the Glock 43 as …

As primitive as it may seem, a guard dog makes an excellent addition to your home and personal security system. These four-legged protectors can safeguard your property and your family with the added bonus of built-in love and companionship—even the most high-tech alarm systems can’t provide that! In all seriousness though, trained security dogs are …

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 25-year-old Lorna Hampton walked into a Subway restaurant and attempted to rob the store by threatening employees with a BB gun. According to police, Hampton went behind the counter, while the employees ran to a back portion of the store. As the thief began to take money out of the register, an …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will read how to use the pack mentality to your advantage to successfully camp in a group, some of the most valuable measures you can take to prevent home fires, along with how and why to paint your firearm. If you want to ‘disappear’ from the internet, we have …

Recently, a Durham, NC woman fought off an intruder who was trying to steal from her home. According to police, the suspect entered the woman’s home while she was gone, but when she returned, he was still inside her home. When the homeowner noticed the man, she yelled at him and he charged at her. …

In this week’s mailbag you will learn… What you need to know about knife sharpening… My picks for the most effective pocket-carry gun… Where to buy parts to build your own gun… How to care for your water storage… The reality of Chinese spying… And more! Let’s dive in… One question I have is about …

I was watching a gangster movie recently and it showed a person getting attacked with a bat. Take that back, they were getting beat by a bat and it was brutal. Why is it that we see more stabbings and slashing on the big screen, but rarely see people getting “thudded” with a bat? There …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will have access to learn if you are living in a flood zone and what that means for you, how you can decide which holster to buy,  along with what steps you can take to make it far more difficult for a hacker to gain access to your personal …

Selling a car is something almost all of us have done at some point and there is no doubt it can be a pain. For one Lafayette, CA man, selling his van on Craigslist literally turned into a nightmare. The man, whom asked not to be identified, claims he’s sold items online many times and …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll discuss… Shotgun suggestions for women… My preference on flip phones versus cell phones… Some thoughts and perspectives on sex offenders… When to sanitize your water storage… And the value of a gas shut off wrench. Let’s dive in… How about a shotgun for a woman? I am not very strong …

We all have those emergencies that just come up in life. Most people have a close family member (spouse, parent, sibling, etc.) or best friend that they can call upon for assistance in times of crises. But ask yourself this, if you called them at 3 a.m. for help, would they answer the call and …