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This week’s questions run the gamut from the best self-defense course for kids to my No. 1 shotgun recommendation to practical home security measures for apartment dwellers — and more.

Most people purposefully choose a secluded area for their bug-out location so they won’t have to contend with outsiders. So today, I want to share with you five ways to help keep your bug-out location secure when you are not using it.

Early on a Tuesday morning in the middle of May, a family of four in Novi, Michigan, watched their home burn. It’s terrifying to think about, but this could happen to anyone. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to reduce the potential for a fire to destroy your home. Here are my top five.

There are few things in life as important as protecting yourself and the ones you love. And my ultimate goal is to provide you with the confidence, skills and knowledge to better protect yourself and your family. So check out this week’s batch of reader questions.​

Hundreds of people in the U.S. die each year from being trapped in sinking vehicles. So today, I want to share with you what to do in this situation. Hopefully, you’ll never have to use this information, but if you ever do find yourself in this situation, you’ll be prepared.

Today’s Weekly Drop is a collection of questions and answers that address various aspects of home security — from security systems to safes. Let’s dive in.

There are many great survival items we could all use — if they didn’t cost thousands of dollars. So until you win the lottery, here are some items I recommend saving up to purchase. One day, they just might save you.

This week, Cade Courtley takes the reins, answering your questions from a Navy SEAL’s perspective. Check it out.

To get to as many of your inquiries as possible, this week’s mailbag will be more like a lightning round. Quick questions, quick answers — including why I can’t in good conscience stay out of politics.

This week, I address reader concerns on how you can protect yourself at home, on the road or anywhere in between. Plus, how to get your little ones involved in prepping for an emergency.