self defense

Watch: Everyday Carry (EDC) Abroad or in states that don’t allow firearms

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Bystander Gives Armed Robber an Educational Beat Down: Bonus Free Gun and Free Ice Cream

This amazing response to an armed robbery was caught on camera. Funny and educational, it teaches us about criminal over confidence with a handgun and the line between self-defense and aggression. If you liked this video, consider becoming an ASP Patron Member to support the work it takes to make the narrated videos like […]

Former Navy SEAL compares martial arts and concealed carry for self defense

Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink addresses multiple questions he regularly receives from people regarding the best way to protect themselves. Find out what he says about protecting yourself with martial arts versus concealed carry. Originally published on SOFREP and written by DESIREE HUITT

Are Five Shot Revolvers and .380s Enough for Self Defense? Watch Mom and Daughter Battle Robber

While training and proper equipment are important, can two women with minor caliber guns and no training stop a robber with a sawed off shotgun? According to this video, yes they can. The mom and daughter tending the store had a 5 shot revolver and the daughter had a .380. This surveillance video shows a […]

Tired of leaving your full-sized go-bag in your vehicle? Check out the Vertx EDC Essential Bag

The Vertx EDC Essential bag is a departure from what I have typically used for my go-bag. I often found myself leaving my full-size backpack in my vehicle instead of carrying it with me to places that I’d truthfully be more comfortable having more than just my first-line EDC. While it was an adjustment to […]

Former FBI Agent Says Women Can’t Carry Guns Because… They Wear Dresses

On February 24 CNN law enforcement analyst Tom Fuentes asked the question, “For a woman, where are you going to hide that gun during the day?” He continued with another question, “If you wear a dress, if you wear a skirt, are you going to have to wear a jacket everyday with a belt and […]

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 […]

A story about my Smith and Wesson 38 Special and lessons learned

A story about my Smith & Wesson 38 Special and lessons learned

My Smith & Wesson 38 Special titanium alloy J frame; the gun I pulled on an attempted carjacker years ago. My first handgun was a Glock 19, I sold that and got a Glock 27. Didn’t like that so sold it and got this when I was promoted to manager. I didn’t want to look like […]

That Rifle On The Wall

“That rifle on the wall of the labourer’s cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there.” -George Orwell Hear this. When the 2nd Amendment was written, those who put their quills to paper, wet with ink and purpose, did so having just witnessed the […]

Emerson CQC-7 BW: Minimal maintenance and maximum self-defense

I have owned several folding knives that became favorites for various reasons. Sometimes it is a functional feature, other times aesthetic. With Emerson’s CQC-7BW it all boils down to that incredible chisel ground ‘B’ blade and Tanto style point. It wraps everything I want out of a blade into one – durability, design, and function. […]