A first date is new and exciting. But it can also be scary — and we’re not just talking about pre-date jitters. Let These Startling Statistics Soak in for a Moment: The Rape, Abuse & Incest Nation[…]

There are clear divisions in the gun industry, but perhaps none is more pronounced than the line between hunters and, well, everyone else. Truth is, the mindset that hunting is an entirely separate fi[…]

How do you keep yourself and your loved ones safe? You might carry a gun or some other type of weapon. You certainly pay attention to what’s going on around you. But do you have a plan? Situational aw[…]

For thousands of years, humans have used dogs for protection and to alert them to danger. The Ancient Egyptians employed dogs to carry messages, go on patrols and attack enemy soldiers. The Greeks and[…]

Self-defense encounters, either at home or on the streets, often begin and end in a matter of seconds. The recent church shooting in Texas had a start-to-finish duration of just six seconds. Six secon[…]

Page through any of the many popular gun magazines and you will likely see some discussion about which gun is best for armed defense at home. But while considering what type of gun to have on hand is […]

Nearly 20.9 million people worldwide are subjected to human trafficking. It is widely assumed that trafficking is a problem only in third-world countries. The truth is it happens right here in the Uni[…]

It’s that time of year again, and many of you are probably making plans to celebrate the new year. Based on conversations I’ve had recently, increasing numbers of people will be skipping the classic p[…]

It’s that time of year again. For the law-abiding among us, “that time of year” means Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, which often include giving gifts to family, friends and those in need. For bu[…]

It’s one thing to remember to use good situational awareness and make wise decisions about safety when you are out by yourself. Add children to the mix, and it becomes a whole new level of complexity […]

Now that the holidays are here, most of us will be spending a fair amount of time in our vehicles. In addition to normal activities, such as work and running errands, we will be busy visiting friends […]

If their residences are invaded, some gun owners plan to arm themselves and conduct a movement to contact and confront the attackers. That is a bad idea. A more survivable plan is to retreat to a safe[…]