Self-Defense

Pepper spray is one of the single most effective and versatile defensive implements you can carry… Pepper spray gives you range, multiple applications, and a high level of effectiveness with a good chance of stopping a fight before it starts if you get a good shot off. Plus, is highly unlikely to leave any lasting […]

When you think of an electrical weapon that gives your assailant a disabling zap, what’s the first word that comes to mind? If you answered stun gun or taser, that’s absolutely correct. But, did you know that there’s a difference between the two terms and it is not merely one of branding? Stun guns and

Chances are you’re already familiar with stun guns. Those intimidating little black boxes that, with the flick of a switch, display viciously arcing electrical current between the shiny chrome electrodes on the front. But what exactly is a stun gun and how does it work? A stun gun is classified as a contact-distance electroshock weapon,

You’ve got to admit, there’s something grimly alluring about watching someone get tased…The little launcher goes off with a pop, there’s a burst of confetti from the cartridge, and the target goes as stiff as a board before toppling over to the ground. It’s darkly comedic, even if tasers are dangerous. But have you ever

When it comes to self-defense, most people’s minds immediately go to martial arts, knives and guns when thinking about options. That’s a good reason, and that will definitely cover the force continuum. But, to seasoned students and practitioners, the shortcoming is obvious; there is no ranged less-lethal option. But this is where tasers and pepper

There are lots of things to be aware of when it comes to fire safety. Most preppers know to take great care when storing liquid fuels and when cooking in the kitchen. But sometimes it’s the things you least expect that could turn out to be really dangerous when it comes to fire hazard. How

There is no arguing that pepper spray is one of the very best less lethal defensive implements you can get. Pepper spray is perfect for stopping fights before they start or giving yourself an edge over your attacker if a fight is unavoidable, but you should know the pepper spray laws in your state before

Pretty much every serious practitioner of self-defense, and even many rank beginners, understand instinctively that various weapons have a place in your arsenal. The biggest, baddest and most destructive weapon is no good if you cannot effectively carry it where you normally go, or if it compromises your lifestyle or draws attention to yourself. The

Whenever someone wants to get out of a confrontation, a common tactic is to just back away and try to keep some space between themselves and their aggressors. This is a natural response to have, we don’t like having people standing too close to us – especially not when they’re trying to punch our lights

Self-defense classes have seen quite a surge in popularity over the last few years, but I haven’t seen a lot of discussion around what distance you should keep when you end up in these situations. Why would you talk about distance in a self-defense class? Because that’s what most people prefer to do. We don’t