We’ve all been there, stuck in situations where we simply can’t carry a weapon. Government office, school, airport, or simply a rigidly enforced no weapons policy. Even worse, let's say you flew to an exotic location and the entire country is basically a gun free zone for you. … [Read more...]
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Crate Club: Five reasons to always have a hat
Take a look at pictures from any time in the history of warfare and what do you see? Troops with guns, uniforms and hats or helmets of some kind. While the kevlar and ballistic helmet has replaced the uniform three corner hat for general issue you can still find troops in beanies … [Read more...]
Improvised Weapons: Soft Skills 101
If you are a Digital Nomad, or a frequent flyer, or someone who just eats breakfast with their kid at school you'll likely find yourself disarmed at some point. Metal detectors, pat-downs and more prevent you from carrying a gun, a knife, or even a multi-tool. In this regard, we … [Read more...]
BRAIN DUMP: The Tarani Improvised Weapons Course
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Brain Dump: Tarani Improvised Weapons Course A Shooter’s World Class Featuring Steve Tarani Tom Marshall Pictures Courtesy of Steve Tarani Training Organization: Shooter’s World Website: www.shootersworld.com Instructor: Steve Tarani … [Read more...]
Weapons of the Criminal Element
Recently I posted about the possibility of edged weapons attacks and hard skills. For those of us who work in the security field we like to have the best gear available. I work some jobs in low-income areas where the criminal element is less concerned about the name on their … [Read more...]
Improvised Weapons – The UST Spork Multi-Tool
The world of self-defense and prepping requires us to keep our eye out for anything that could serve more than one purpose; especially when it comes to using things as weapons. The UST Spork Multi-Tool cost less than $3 at Wal-Mart. I found it in the camping department. It is … [Read more...]
Watch: Carbon Fiber Ventilator Pen
Looking for an improvised 'ditch' weapon to carry in areas where you cannot take your concealed carry pistol or edged weapon? Take a look at the extremely concealable ventilator pen. You can also make crude ventilator pen from a store bought pen. Just remove the ink cartridge and … [Read more...]