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Friend or Foe? Acquaintance Self-Defense

Most of the time, individuals in the defensive training community often discuss criminals as though they are unfamiliar, unknown persons. It is usually the jogger who brutally attacks a lone runner on a trail, the masked invaders who barge into homes, or the anonymous carjacker who strikes at the gas station late at night. These […]

5 Common Self-Defense Myths Debunked

Myths and misconceptions can prevent individuals from investing in self-defense tools that could potentially save their lives. Therefore, we have compiled a list of five common self-defense myths debunked to help individuals make informed choices. From the belief that self-defense is only necessary for women to the idea that martial arts are the only form […]

Sinking to the Level of Your Training

“Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training. That’s why we train so hard.” This is a quote often attributed to the Navy SEALs, and it’s a good reminder that training is essential for success. When we’re under pressure, our natural instinct is to revert to what […]

The Art of Fighting Without Fighting

An old man was eating lunch at a truck stop when a trio of rough-looking bikers strolled in. As they passed by the old man’s table, the first biker put his cigarette out into the old man’s apple pie. He laughed and grabbed a stool at the counter. The second biker snatched up the old […]

Fight Back! Like Your Life Depends On It!

The amount of crime that happens each day varies depending on several factors, including location, time of day, and type of crime. However, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were an average of 4,566 violent crimes and 28,737 property crimes reported each day in the United States in 2021. This equates […]

Reasons for a Sub-Second Draw

A sub-second draw usually refers to carrying a firearm, but the concept is sound for pepper spray, a stun gun, or any other self-defense weapon of your choosing. By definition, a sub-second draw is the act of drawing a firearm from a concealed holster and firing it in less than one second. It is a […]

The Anatomy of an Attack

I hope you never have to experience an attack firsthand. I’m sure you have seen one depicted on a TV show or in a movie. But how realistic is that scene? If you haven’t actually been in that situation, you may have no idea. And you definitely don’t know how you would react in that […]

Self-Defense Everyday Carry (EDC)

The popular acronym EDC stands for “everyday carry.” The EDC concept is nothing new, humans have been carrying tools and other items for thousands of years, consisting of things routinely needed throughout the day. Recently EDC has become something of a buzzword, with a vast number of companies providing an even greater number of products. […]

Self-Offense vs. Self-Defense

In all honesty, the term self-defense is something of a misnomer. Technically, self-offense is what you really want. The problem is, self-offense is 10 times harder to market, everyone wants to hear about self-defense. It just sounds nicer. When most people hear offense, they picture the aggressive, black mask-wearing bad guys. Going on the offense […]

Conscience and Consequences of Self-Defense

Justifiable homicides are reportedly on the rise in the past couple of years, reaching the highest levels in over a decade. “The concept of justifiable homicide in criminal law is a defense to culpable homicide. Generally, there is a burden of production of exculpatory evidence in the legal defense of justification.” What? In layman’s terms, a […]