You’re at dinner with your wife, and you’ve just surprised her with an early anniversary gift. Her eyes light up and you think, “yep, I’ve still got it.” You leave the restaurant together, holding hands with fingers interlaced as you make your way through the parking lot. An armed man waits in the shadows, stalking […]

In this week’s mailbag we will discuss EMP’s, AR-15 building, how to defend yourself in a parking garage, escape and evasion and more. Let’s dive in! Is there a way to protect a pacemaker from EMP? – William H Answer: A lot of folks want to know exactly what sort of electronic devices would be […]

“We are experiencing a continuous increase in the number of extreme weather events. (Yet) the vast majority of Americans remain unprepared for major disasters.” – Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director for the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University I suppose in a perfect world, the government would immediately step in during disasters. And they’d […]

We’ve been getting tetanus shots since we were kids. Now it’s just sort of a reflex that every time we go to the Emergency Room or to our personal physician, we’re asked whether or not our tetanus status is up to date. What’s the big deal anyway? No one’s ever died of tetanus. Have they? […]

In this week’s Must-Read articles will introduce communication plans, the strength of digital forensics, why it’s important to think like a criminal, the newest tactical handgun, and some additional tips on how to protect your home. Let’s dive in… Do You Have a Family Communications Plan? When you go out of town, often you may […]

One of the most famous gunfights of the 20th century, occurred on April 11th, 1986 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. On this day, 14 FBI agents met in the morning at a local Home Depot to plan their search for a stolen vehicle that was believed to be driven by two suspects who had carried out […]

In this week’s mailbag I’ll discuss a variety of handgun topics such as where to find them for purchase, along with which caliber I recommend, how to handle when the gun jams, window protection and much, much more. Let’s dive in… Where can these handguns you recommend be bought? – Linda F Answer: You can […]

In 2001, a potato farmer named Ron decided he wanted to build a storm shelter for his Canton, Texas home. Ron and his wife had recently retired and were living in a mobile home on their property with a barn and other out buildings. Since they lived in an area prone to tornados, the couple […]

I know you’ve seen it in secret agent films… Good guy walks up behind sentry and strikes the handle on the back of the neck for an instant knockout before entering the secret lair to save the world. Ok, you know this is fantasy – but the fact is, there may be a time when […]

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will discover how to maneuver your vehicle in a snow storm, be introduced to a non-lethal self-defense option, learn about a new smartphone feature, how and why to have an emergency fund, and see what you need to know about intelligence analysis. Let’s dive in… How to Maneuver a […]