Holsters are one of the first places people default to “It works for me” logic. Here’s why that really means “I’ve never really tested it.”

Chances are you already know that trying to shoot two long guns at once is a bad idea… we tackle the topic from a rational perspective in “Dual Wielding”.

In this Article, we confront the “G-Wrap” technique and give our thoughts on why this technique doesn’t hold up based on our experiences in real world fights.

In this article we discuss when and how knives should be considered as an option on the self-protection spectrum. Ignore the clichés and study the short blade.

Most people teaching self defense have never been punched in the face. we give a personal, practical, and raw view of fights and how they affects your life.

In this article, we define what EDC is really about: matching your ability and equipment in a way that makes you always an asset.

In this article we discuss how light works with our eyes, and how tactics and technique can help us minimize risk in the low light environment as citizens.

Few things are paid more lip service than “move shoot communicate”. We lay out the skills you’ll need if you want to be able to move, shoot, and communicate.

EDC is a worn out, tired topic, but we discuss four items you can have nearly anywhere that will help you be an asset in any circumstances.

Think you know about the non-permissive environment? We give some hard lessons about laws, ethics, and methods of staying under the radar.

In this article, we discuss how the bad advice of irrelevant instructors teaching technique without context will get you killed. Don’t get killed. Read up.

You want to talk about what it’s like living in the urban landscape in a collapse? Here’s some real talk: it’s right here, in front of our faces.

The worst case scenario for most people is illegal detention by criminals or hostile states. We discuss some myths and consideratons about E&E.

Have you ever considered what it’s like to be hunted by other humans? In E&E2, we discuss trying to actually escape and some of the things you can expect.

There’s a trend in the edgier end of the tactical community to talk about improvised weapons. How much of it is realistic? Check us out for our answer.

There’s no shortage of ‘counter-custody’ courses teaching citizens how to escape captivity. Let’s discuss the best way to escape: planning and avoidance.

While blending in is an entirely reasonable goal, we discuss why so often the lip service paid to ‘being gray’ sells the concept woefully short.

Security during camps is largely unnecessary, but it can be excellent practice for emergencies. Avoid the pitfalls of learning about camp security ‘on the fly’.