Guys like this make me Proud to be A Veteran. He exemplifies the “Combative Mentality” you have to have in today’s world if you expect to survive. Sheep, Wolves and Sheep Dogs folks…which one are you? In the mords of Chris Kyle’s Dad in American Sniper: “We did not raise any Sheep’s in this family…
Category: Street Smarts
Another Reason to Be Armed: South Carolina Barbershop Mayhem
On January 22 2016, a barber and a customer opened fire and killed one of two armed men who allegedly entered the business to rob patrons. The incident occurred around 7 pm at Next Up Barber and Beauty in Columbia, South Carolina. According to the Columbia Police Department, customers said “two armed men wearing masks demanded…
10 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Protect your Home
Never worry about leaving your home unprotected again. Editor’s Note: This article by Jonathan Stern was originally published on Fatherly, a digital lifestyle guide for men entering parenthood. If somebody is trying to open your sliding glass door in the middle of the night, chances are they’re not Jehovah’s Witnesses. Because every house on…
Government Seizes 90,000 Bottles of Kratom
You have to keep an eye on stuff like this…some of these so called ‘supplements’ have narcotic plants in them…people take too many of them and they turn into violent street monkeys or worse yet, impaired drivers.-SF On Wednesday, US Marshalls seized 90,000 bottles of a dietary supplement containing a legal drug called kratom, which…
NO! You can’t have my Civil Rights, I am Using Them Right Now!
“The ‘looters’ credo’ has brought you to regard your proudest achievements as a hallmark of shame, your prosperity as guilt, your greatest men, the industrialists, as blackguards, and your magnificent factories as the product and property of muscular labor, the labor of whip-driven slaves, like the pyramids of Egypt. The rotter, who simpers that he…
In Defense of the Trunk Gun
The subject of the Trunk Gun has gained in popularity over the last few years, and with the recent events in San Bernardino it’s come up again. Not all of the commentary on Trunk Guns has been positive, and while some of the responses on both sides have been well reasoned and articulate, that…
How NexDoor and NestCams Help Cops Solve Crimes
I will be doing some articles on the many civilian applications of both of these apps soon for both home and business security. -SF (NOTE: I think the name of the below video should have been “Night of the Living Trans-Vestites” or something along them lines; regardless I think it proves the absolute necessity of…
Tips to Avoid Holiday Package Theft
With the holidays upon us, occurrences of “package theft” are increasing in many communities across the United States. This common crime occurs when thieves steal unattended delivered packages off of front porches. The crime typically occurs during the day, when many people are not at home. If you or your loved ones are ordering gifts…
Tradecraft: 9 Secrets to Reading People
The ability to read others will greatly affect how you deal with them. When you understand how another person is feeling, you can adapt your message and communication style to make sure it is received in the best way possible. But what should you be listening for? And what other signs can tip you…
IED Awareness for First Responders and Civilians
(NOTE: Although the original title of this article was “IED Awareness for First Responders” I thought the content was equally relevant to the average civilian as well, which is the reason for my sub-title.-SF) You are a first responder. You have received a call at a crowded local motel for a medical emergency. The manager…