The ‘Useful’ Truth
Mindset, MythbustingBy ISG Team
Since the publishing of Tactical Social Media, I haven’t been able to shake that atmosphere of thought. Perhaps part of me knew that I hadn’t pieced together all the parts…
Slaying the sacred cows of bad information, one article at a time
Bad Practice: “Advanced” courses for Beginners
Classes aren’t your opportunity to self-promote. If you show up underready as a student, or allow it as an instructor, you’re wrong. Here’s how to avoid that.
Mythbusting: Your LifeStraw isn’t good enough.
If you’re looking at anything more than a stroll through the woods with reasonably clean water, you need a real water filter.
Mythbusting: “Tampons stop bleeding” and other Fairytales
Do you ever get tired of gun culture’s endless stream of cliches, anachronisms, and tropes? Yeah. Us too. Gut check the Dunning Kruger’s club.
Mythbusting: Bug Out Bag and Bugging Out
Bugging out means becoming a refugee. Join us as we break it down Barney style for those who don’t understand just how dangerous bugging out is.
Mythbusting: Bug Out Vehicles
Bug out Vehicles buck the ISG trend of eye-rollingly bad concepts; they actually serve a dual purpose. Join us as we discuss the benefits of an Off-Road Rig.
Mythbusting: Climate Disasters
Climate change is this generations ‘Cold War’. Find out why you should stop listening to the politicized hype, and approach the topic with reason.
Mythbusting: Enough Guns
In this article, we discuss the myth that you can’t have too many guns, how the guns you have are useful only if used with proficiency and maturity.
Mythbusting: Super-Eruptions
Ever worried about the Yellowstone Caldera blowing it’s top? We’ve got some solid information on why you should give eruptions serious thought.
Mythbusting: The “Carrington Event” and Solar Cycle Doom
EMP has been a boogieman for preppers and survivalists for years. Did you know it’s largely outdated and based on fiction? We bring out the science. Check it.
Bad Practice: Mission Critical Baby carrier and holster
Ever wondered why it’s not a great idea to strap a gun to your baby, and your baby to your chest? Neither did we until we saw Mike Warren. Here’s…
Bad Practice: Israeli Tactical’s Tactical Wobble
There are some practices that are deeply rooted in problematic tactics. We look at the “Tactical Wobble” today, and why it’ll get you killed.
Bad Practice: Knives and Guns and Cardboard, Oh My….
There’s some silly junk out there with guys training to use their knife and firearm in a close range fight – at the same time. Why is that bad practice?
Bad Practice: Standing in front of your Shooters
There have been a rash of videos lately from Brazil to Africa showing firearms training with guys forward of the firing line. What should we make of this taboo?
Bad Practice: Don’t Maim People
In something that should be self-explanatory, we tackle the topic of why you should -under no circumstances- train specifically to maim other humans.
Mythbusting: Nuclear Emergencies
Radiation is one of those threats that is universally feared, and for good reason. We spoke to nuclear Engineer Rick H. to separate the truth from the SciFi.
Concussions, the Silent Epidemic
One in Four Americans report to having suffered a concussion, but not nearly that amount know what to do about it.
Bad practice: Is your spouse a Liability?
The case of Mark and Patricia McCloskey have one dramatic lesson to be learned – if you’re not discussing security with your family, you’re wrong.