Category Archives: self defense

Signal Mirrors and Why You Need Them

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Signal mirrors have been used by the Worlds Militaries for many years.  Some armies used them as recently as in the 1960’s.  They were used by the resistance against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and probably have been used against …

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If You Can’t Own a Firearm, What do You Keep by Your Bed for Protection at Night?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Imagine you live in a state that ignores the second amendment, or for some other reason you can’t own a firearm, what do you keep by your bed at night for protection.  A firearm would always be my first choice, …

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The Family Radio Service Can be Used as Tactical Radios.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

The Family Radio Service (FRS) is an improved walkie talkie radio system that was first authorized for use in the United States in 1996. This system uses channelized frequencies around 462 and 467 MHz in the ultra high frequency (UHF) …

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Lock Your Doors and Load your Guns

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Yesterday, the city attorney of San Bernardino, California made the statement in a public meeting that because of the large reduction in the police force and the increased crime rate that citizens should go home, lock their doors and load …

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A Good Knife for Field Work and Self Defense

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

I know that some of you will disagree with me on this one.  For a good knife for field use that is adequate for self-defense, I like the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife, commonly called the KaBar.  This was first …

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Improvised Self Defense Weapons

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

In every society, there is always a portion of the public that for one reason or another doesn’t own firearms.  This may be because of laws prohibiting them, finances or simple a lack of a desire or a pacifistic nature.…

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The Take Down Survival Bow & Arrow: 6 Reasons You Should Consider Owning One

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

This is an article that is posted with the permission of Creek Stevens from Willow Haven Outdoors http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/.

Howard

January 22, 2011 By 

Survival Bow: A Versatile ToolSurvival Bow: A Versatile Tool

I am a big fan of the Bow & Arrow

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Why You don’t Want to Use Wasp Spray for Self-Defense

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Learn the hidden dangers in using wasp spray for self defense

I don’t normally write on self-defense, but I have seen a number of internet posts in circulation that suggest using wasp spray for self-defense.  This is something I would …

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Learn How to Use Your Own Built In Night Vision

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Using your own two eyes.

I see articles all the time about how important night vision devices are and I agree.  The problem for most of us is the cost to get a really good set.  Plus there are always …

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Why You Should have a Military Entrenching Tool.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

This morning I want to talk about entrenching tools.  They are extremely handy and everyone should have one in all their vehicles.  They don’t take up much space and can be used for many different things.

In my vehicles, I …

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