Solitary Knife Fighting One of the more practical articles on how to train to defend yourself (not “fight”) with a knife I have read in a while. Make no mistake about it, using a knife as a defense tool is gritty, ballsy stuff, so you need to be REALISTIC about your training and your expectations….
Category: Training
Dose of Truth: Mass Distraction
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and we were discussing all of the crazy things going on in the world and after about twenty minutes I realized that not once had we discussed TRAINING or PREPPING, two subjects that we are both very passionate about! That is when it…
In Memoriam: Ari Fuld
A hero goes down fighting! Recently, an American/Israeli (duel citizenship), Ari Fuld, was precipitously attacked by a knife-wielding Palestinian teenager in Israel. He was stabbed in the back at a shopping center near Jerusalem. Fuld was likely targeted due to his high-profile, pro-Israel political activism. At the moment of his attack, Fuld was carrying a concealed…
Prepper’s First-Aid and Medical Checklist
Prepper’s First Aid and Medical Checklist Being prepared for medical and first-aid emergencies is hands down one of the most important areas of Prepper “Preparation”. Having both the Hardware and Software tools available when the chips are down could mean the difference between life and death. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Mastering The Pistol Whip
Pistol Whip: When You Should Use a Handgun as an Impact Weapon Mike Janich gives a very practical, down and dirty walk thru on one of the most basic of CQ combative strikes when the chips are down: The Pistol Whip. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Armed Citizen Corner: Single-Handed Shooting, Why Practice It?
Single-Handed Shooting: Why Practice It? This is a skill I always sharpen when at the range because you never know when Mr. Murphy is gonna kick you in the nuts when out on the street among the savages. The old adage “Better to have it and not need than need it and not have…
Contact Distance Shooting…Rescuing a Friend or Family Member
Contact Distance Shooting…Rescuing a Friend or Family Member Great realistic training scenario every armed citizen needs to mentally and physically prepare for from Greg Ellifritz over at Active Response Training. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Civilian Operator 101: Managing a Stranger’s Approach
I have always liked Craig Douglas and Shivworks…some of the first training DVD’s I got were from him. I still regard his Fighting Handgun DVD right up there with Kelly McCann’s Combative Pistol DVD. The guy is solid, has BTDT and knows his stuff. What I liked about this short lesson is it clarifies…
Training Tips: Moving Off-Line While Drawing and Shooting
MOVING OFF WHILE DRAWING AND SHOOTING Good stuff to re-enforce the fact that gunfights do not happen in a static vacuum. When bullets start flying, people tend to start moving. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Practical/Tactical Medicine: Understanding Blood Types
Quick question: Do you know your blood type? How about your spouse and your kids blood type? Do you know if you could donate blood to them if it was an emergency? Knowing how to stop traumatic bleeding along with understanding blood types and donor compatibility is one of the most important medical skill sets…