Survival
Survival
While most of the population is oblivious to the onset of danger, Yousef Badou knows what to look for. His specialty is...
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Preparation
The Protector Symposium is a conference for security experts, law...
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Preparation
A Bowie can vary in size, materials, and blade shape, but we can’t...
view"On Combat" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is full of experiences relayed to the authors by combat veterans and police officers who survived deadly encounters.
We looked at three subcategories of load-bearing gear — plate carriers, vests, and chest rigs — to discuss each system’s survival pros and cons.
The only way to know the true effectiveness of a self-defense knife is through practice, ideally in the form of sparring with a training partner.
Former OFFGRID editor Patrick Vuong recently interviewed Wihongi regarding his experience as a martial arts instructor and how it applies to real-world combatives.
During the "Surviving Inside the Kill Zone" class, Ed Calderon told us to construct a deadly improvised weapon from scavenged materials in 5 minutes.
No matter where you travel, you should always take steps to stay prepared. Cheap knives can be an effective short-term solution, and can be discarded…
Jared Wihongi shares a guide on how to convert everyday objects into improvised weapons that can be carried in even the most nonpermissive environments.
The Kershaw Launch 8 is an auto-opening stiletto with characteristics reminiscent of iconic military fighting knives of the past, such as the V-42.
Handheld impact tools serve as a less-lethal force-multiplier for self-defense, amplifying the power of punches, hammer-fist strikes, and submission holds.
Even if Uncle Sam never sends you on that all-expense-paid trip to the Mid East, a bail-out bag is a worthwhile consideration in any preparedness…
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