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Home Invasion Prevention – Prevent yourself from becoming the next victim.

You’re sound asleep when all of a sudden a loud noise jars you awake. You sit up and hear people rustling around down stairs. Your heart immediately starts pounding, a sense of panic rushes through your body and you have only seconds to react. According to the F.B.I. one in five homes in America will experience a home invasion or break-in. Do you have the necessary skills, training and weapons to protect yourself and your home? […]

Traveling with Firearms

February 6, 2012 Off The Grid 18

Most people don’t realize that you can safely and legally fly with firearms. Although the regulations can make your head spin, if you’re like me and you want to be prepared, learning how to legally transport firearms is a must. […]

You Can’t Count on 911 to Keep You Safe

January 23, 2012 Off The Grid 22

It always surprises me how many people live under the illusion that nothing bad will ever happen to them. They take solace in modern enhancements in security and stupidly believe that 911 will always be there to keep them safe. Just look at the number of home invasions here in the U.S. and you’ll quickly realize that counting on someone else to keep you safe is not a wise bet. […]

Craigslist Users Being Robbed – Staying Safe when Buying or Selling on Craigslist.

July 11, 2011 Off The Grid 36

Over the last couple of years, the number of people being robbed or killed when responding to Craigslist ads has been on the rise. If you’re going to buy something on Craigslist, there are a couple of precautions you need to take….. […]

Walking Sticks and Canes – Your secret self defense weapon

Off The Grid Self Defense 25

I don’t know about you, but the thought of going anywhere these days without a weapon is starting to seem more and more like a game of Russian Roulette. If you are going to be in an area that makes carrying a gun impossible your next best option may be to carry a walking stick or a cane. […]

How to Survive a Riot: What to do if you find yourself in the Middle of a Riot

Off The Grid Self Defense 20

What should you do if you find yourself in the middle of a full blown riot? Because this is one of the top threats we face, you need to have a plan in place to protect yourself and your loved ones from the chaos. […]

Gun Control & Gun Bans

Off The Grid Self Defense 58

We often here people in the media telling us that we need more gun control laws. Do we really need more laws or was George Washington right when he said that firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. […]