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Houdini laid the foundation for restraint defeat and escape. His techniques are used by magicians, criminals, operatives and operators alike. Second to duct tape, zip ties are a leading restraint used by bad guys and corrupt law enforcement around the world. Like duct tape, zip ties are cheap and available everywhere. Escaping zip ties or […]
Being able to escape handcuffs can be a valuable skill for multiple reasons, the primary one being escaping illegal detainment. Whether traveling abroad as a private citizen or conducting clandestine operations as an elite operative, getting out of a bad situation should be made easier through the pursuit of specialized skills. Getting out of handcuffs […]
Zombies are considered an apocalyptic creature. There is no specific explanation for the origin of this concept. The word ‘zombie’ means animated corpse, a person who has had their mind controlled by someone else and is working as a slave. Zombies, by that definition, have been around since man first walked the earth. They first appeared […]
Before beginning I want to be clear that I personally do not agree with using anything less than lethal force when lethal force is being used against you, DO NOT take a Taser to a gun fight. I carry a weapon with me every day, even when I’m not on duty, sometimes several. I have […]
Technology gets smaller, smarter and cheaper every day. What was limited to highly skilled government operatives is now just a click away for everyone. Little devices that can hear you, watch you and track your every movement are widely available on the internet. Understanding whats available and its capabilities will allow you to detect whats […]
Last week I ran into my good friend Clint Emerson from 100 Deadly Skills. Figured it would be another good time to knock out a Tactical Tuesday video with him. So taking a page out of his 100 Deadly Skills book, here is how to know if you are being followed or stalked. – Nick Koumalatsos […]
For those aspiring Special Operations candidates out there, as they finish their workout today in preparing for Selection (you can find it right here). Here is another challenge for you to pledge some time and effort for a really good cause, while you just add to your preparation time in getting ready to go to […]
The topic of private gun ownership is often a fraught one, especially in the wake of a mass shooting here in the United States. For that reason, this author has deliberately waited for a lull in such shootings to write this article. We are not currently in the heat of a raging gun control debate, […]
Abduction is a real threat to everyone, whether you’re a super spy, housewife, student or business person – it can happen anywhere at anytime! The number one restraint used by bad guys across the planet is duct tape. Duct tape is cheap and can be purchased anywhere, globally. If you find yourself all wrapped up […]
Basically, there are three handguns that you are most likely to see on a Peshmerga officer’s hip: a Glock 19, a Walther P1/P-38, or an HS. Everybody knows what a Glock is, and the Walther is also a fairly recognizable piece. The HS, though, is unusual. What I find interesting about the HS, besides the […]
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