Every day, people in the United States are attacked, sometimes by means of firearms, they’re beaten unconscious, raped and even killed by other people. You won’t hear about many of these in mainstream media, but the odds of them happening to you are there, especially if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Take personal protection and self-defense very seriously and prep accordingly, by having the means and wisdom to prevent and fight one or multiple attackers should they come after you.
Pepper spray has much to commend it: It is ubiquitous, affordable, effective and one of the only less-lethal ranged self-defense weapons available to civilians and it can go almost anywhere. That is a big list of advantages for such a small can, and is reason enough for all kinds of people to carry pepper spray …
Many folks would not even consider leaving the house for the day without their trusty, favorite pocket knife in tow. The knife is one of mankind’s earliest and best tools, and a foundational EDC tool that is useful in all kinds of daily chores and in serious survival situations. A knife is also a formidable …
It is a shivery, chilling feeling to know that you are about to be attacked. Out of all the people in the world, a couple of scumbags have picked you out, you, to victimize. It does not matter where, it does not matter why. This is real. It is happening. The thoughts that go through …
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Among the criminal element that preys on the innocent, knives are king. No matter where you are in the world, even smack in the middle of a triple-max secure prison, a cutting edge or piercing point is only a little sweat and elbow grease away. The prevalence of ready-made knives everywhere else means that a …
You’ll rarely catch most preppers without a knife on them, or nearby at the least. From survival bushcrafting to self-defense, preppers love their blades. Especially on the defense, several inches of sharpened steel can make short work of an attacker, and the mere sight of gleaming silver can be enough to send all but the …
Knife attacks are freaking scary. Knives are available anywhere, easy to hide, quick to put into action and extremely effective in close quarters. A knife is every bit as lethal as a gun once someone has closed the gap with you, and that part is often something you can count on occurring no matter how …
Tactical pens are a niche but effective self-defense tool with one major advantage over all other weapons: they can go, quite literally, anywhere. This one attribute makes tactical pens a worthwhile addition to any prepper’s tactical options but using one requires its own skillset. Sure, you can grab hold of the pen in your clenched …
I recently wrote an article about the best places on an assailant’s body to target with punches if you want to dish out pain and even serious damage. Knowing when and how to strike counts for much in self-defense; wild haymakers make for dramatic Hollywood fisticuffs, but they aren’t often a recipe for success in …
You might laugh at the idea of a pen being anything more than a weapon of utter desperation, but if you were on the receiving end of several inches of hardened metal being driven into your sternum you’d probably change your tune. Tactical pens have been popular products for years now, offering preppers, protectors and …
Real self-defense is often a crapshoot. Even with excellent awareness, refined skills and sharpened reflexes, the bad guy will always get to choose the time, location and duration of the attack. Just because you are armed, ready and willing does not mean you’ll always get to employ weapons and gadgets to aid in your defense. …
