In my quest to carry as much useful survival equipment as possible on my body at any given time, the Survival Belt 2.0 is an invaluable piece of gear. It not only offers the convenience of saving space in my pocket and makes sure I don’t leave an item behind, but it also offers comfort […]
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Pat McNamara’s Sentinel Series: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail (Part 1 & 2)
If there’s ever been anyone who has truly been there and done that, it’s Pat McNamara. Pat is a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Army and has served in a myriad of assignments in Special Operations, including Delta Force. He was once his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO but now trains both professionals and civilians of […]
Tyler Grey, Former Delta Operator, Walks you through Home Security
Tyler Grey (former Army Delta Operator) has started a new series called Greyman. In this series you will gain new knowledge, new tools, and new skills to be able to better protect yourself, your family and your friends. In this first episode, Tyler hooks up with a professional in lock picking and other physical security […]
ASP Ultra Cuffs: The safest restraint in the industry
Let me start by acknowledging the obvious question – why would you want or need a pair of handcuffs if you aren’t a law enforcement professional? For starters, it is good to have a pair to practice shimming and picking to increase your proficiency with them in case you are ever illegally held against your […]
Say goodbye to electronic pistol safes: Titan gun safe review
I had an electronic pistol box for quick access to my primary home defense pistol for almost two years. The day came when the batteries died and I went to grab the 9-volt battery to “jump-start” it. It was at that point I discovered the pistol box was designed to revert to the default factory […]
Prepping for the Apocalypse? Take a look at the unfinished $14.7 million bunker home on sale near Atlanta
Call it paranoia, flights of fancy or good old-fashioned preparedness, but in recent years more and more Americans have taken to stocking up on supplies, taking a second look at their home security, and keeping an eye on the horizon for any signs of an impending apocalypse. Some psychologists argue that our growing infatuation with the […]
4 home security tips to help get you through the holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, which means shopping, cooking, cleaning for guests, and if you’re lucky, a fair amount of celebratory cheer that manages to sneak its way past all the stress and anxiety that coincides with a home full of your extended family. There’s nothing wrong with letting the Christmas or Hanukkah spirit […]
Hard lessons about home security (Part 2): Expect the worst, especially when it comes to fire
(Read Part 1 HERE) In a previous article, I explained how I recently had someone (seemingly) attempt to burn my house down using a gas can. My experience that night was humbling – as a guy that puts a fair amount of thought into preparation and safety, I found myself utterly unprepared, and my family utterly […]
How to Travel With Knives Like a Vagabond
This is a guide on carrying knives and certain non-permissive tools on your person and in your gear kit while traveling around the world. I’ve just taken my 428th commercial flight through half of the world and have had bladed equipment as part of my everyday carry for every destination, this is how: Global Legality […]
Some thoughts on finger print phone locks
Finger print phone locks are a mayor weakness on anyone’s life if traveling somewhere that can expose you to an unfriendly group that might get a hold of you and pressure you in to unlocking the phone for them so they can exploit all the information on it. Stick to pass codes and try to […]