Trust your Gut: Reading People
A tremendous amount of what we communicate is done without saying a word. We look at some of the things to look for when interacting with people.
2020: Basic Training for the Decade
Here’s to hoping for a safe, happy, and productive 2021 – while acknowledging that it was very likely the first in a series of very troubled years.
Inauguration Day
A short blog post bringing some perspective to the wider world as we navigate Inauguration Day.
Tier None
In the military and martial culture, “tier 1” refers to the very best – those with the most money and best equipment. We discuss the reality: we’re ‘tier none’.
Bad Practice: Bad Holsters
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.”
Bad Practice: Dual Wielding
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”.
Bad Practice: G-Wrap
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.
Hard Lessons: Bring a Knife to a Gunfight
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.
Hard Lessons: Fighting and the Consequences Thereof
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.
Everyday Carry: Everybody’s Wrong
In this article, we define what EDC is really about: matching your ability and equipment in a way that makes you always an asset.