In this week’s batch of reader mail, you’ll discover two additional items you should consider adding to your everyday carry (EDC) gear, why I don’t mind sharing my expertise with criminals and how to prepare for the coming financial collapse.
Black Bag Confidential
Five Mistakes That Will Get You KILLED by a Bully in a Real Fight
Becoming a master of self-defense isn’t just about knowing what to do in a dangerous situation — sometimes it’s about knowing what NOT to do to keep a bad situation from becoming worse…
Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight (The Bigger, the Better)
I’m a firm believer that a gun is the best tool for self-defense, but it’s always wise to have a backup weapon. I strongly urge you to consider what other tools you could keep on hand that might save your life. Perhaps a baseball bat, a golf club, a knife or yes, even a machete. Meta-Description: I’m a firm believer that a gun is the best tool for self-defense, but it’s always wise to have a backup weapon. I strongly urge you to consider what other tools you could keep on hand that might save your life. Perhaps a baseball bat, a golf club, a knife or yes, even a machete.
Six Safety Tips for Booking With Airbnb
As we get further into the holiday season, lots of people will be using hospitality websites like Airbnb — both as a host and as a guest. If you choose to welcome strangers into your home or stay at someone else’s, here are some extra security steps you should take.
‘Tis the Season for Scamming
This week’s selection of articles runs the gamut from avoiding online holiday shopping scams to preparing for a common deadly disaster that could strike anytime you leave the house. Let’s take a look.
Surviving Martial Law (Part I)
Check out this first piece in a three-part series from our friends over at 4Patriots about the pitfalls of martial law — and how you can survive it.
A New Way to Protect Your Digital Privacy
This week’s mailbag answers several questions related to maintaining your digital privacy as well as filtering and storing drinkable water. Also, included are the top two knife brands I recommend.
If It Takes a Battery — It’s Going to Take a Sh*t When You Need It
I want you to imagine a single day without battery-operated equipment. Could you even make it home without your car or your cellphone or any other electronics? Here’s what you need to know to survive if you ever wake up in a world without batteries.
Unprecedented Series of Natural Disasters Leaves Millions Without Power
After several stormy weeks, it seems like Mother Nature has calmed down a bit. But winter is coming, and the cold often brings with it its own brand of violent weather. Check out the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots in which they offer the most sensible solution for a grid-down scenario — whatever the cause.
The World’s Troubles Are at Your Door
This week’s rundown of must-read articles examines looming threats from all over the globe. But first, I’d like to address a risk you could run into on any given day — right in your own home.