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Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire

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We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In Fire" regarding the hit show, martial arts, and his...

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Interview: Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics

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Interview: Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics

We talked with Patrick Vuong about his new company Tiga Tactics, and...

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CONCEALMENT Issue 11: Solitary Knife Fighting

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CONCEALMENT Issue 11: Solitary Knife Fighting

The choice to carry a knife as a means of self-defense brings with it...

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September 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Poll: How Do You Carry Your Fixed-Blade Knife?

A knife isn't much good if you can't access it quickly, safely, and reliably. This has led us to consider and compare various fixed-blade carry…

July 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILweb: How to Use Pepper Spray

You can’t shoot every threat you run into. When used correctly, OC spray (aka pepper spray) tends to work very well as a less-lethal self-defense…

March 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Victim Proof: Defending Against Sexual Assault & Abduction

Women and children are some of the most vulnerable members of society to crimes of sexual assault and abduction. These self-defense techniques can help.

February 4, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: ColonelBlades FullBird+ Knife Combo Kit

Edged-weapon combatives instructor Chad McBroom reviews the ColonelBlades FullBird+ Combo Kit, which includes two knives, two trainers, and two sheaths.

November 30, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Self-Defense with Flashlights

The latest RECOILtv SHTF/OFFGRID video covers self-defense with flashlights. They're useful as EDC tools and as impact weapons for hammer-fist strikes.

November 21, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Real-World Ground Fighting

Michael Janich of Martial Blade Concepts explains why he tries to avoid ground fighting, and what you can do if you end up knocked down…

November 13, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Op-Ed: Teach Your Daughters To Fight Back

In this article, David Reeder emphasizes the importance of teaching your daughters to be willing to use violence and fight back against unwanted touch.

October 11, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Using a Folding Knife for Self-Defense

In this 5-minute clip, edged-weapon combatives expert Michael Janich demonstrates the power of a sharp folding knife for self defense purposes.

September 19, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Learn from this Brutal Mugging

June 7, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

ATM Muggings - Are You Prepared?

In these three videos from Active Self Protection, self-defense expert John Correia analyzes three ATM muggings that resulted in violence. Are you prepared?