Self Defense

I Never Just Grab Somebody: A Criminal Explains How He Picks his Victims

I can feel who the one is." A career criminal breaks down how he tests you before he strikes, and the one thing that makes him walk away.

What “Easy Target” Really Means: The Body Language That Gets You Picked by Criminals

Most people who get picked handed themselves over without a word. It's in how you walk and how you fail his little test. Here's how to stop being the easy mark.
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How Criminals Actually Pick a Target: It’s Risk, Reward, and Effort, Not What You Own

Criminals don't pick you for what you own. They run one fast calculation: risk, reward, effort. Here's how target selection really works, from someone who saw it.

Home Security Guide: Why You Need a Simple Door Wedge to Protect from Home Invasions

Urban Survival is all about being prepared. Check out this cheap little piece of gear that you probably haven't even considered adding to your preps.....

Defending yourself from an attacker

Being prepared means being able to protect yourself in any situation. Learn how to defend yourself from a deadly attack.

How to Survive a Mass Shooting: What to do in an Active Shooter Situation

While active shooter situations are rare, it’s a phenomenon that seems to be increasing in regularity. Preparing for Active Shooter Situations...

Situational Awareness: How to Protect Yourself by Developing your Situational Awareness

The truth about situational awareness, what you can do to develop the mindset, and why it's the single most important survival skill you can have.

Improvised Weapons: Self-defense in the Real World

If you’re one of those people who believe you’re ready for anything, simply because you carry a gun, you need to seriously rethink your self-defense strategy...