If you’ve spent time at the range or in self-defense training, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Get off the X.” But what does that really mean? And are you practicing it in a … read more

We’re talking training today, and I have to say that I’m proud of all you Poets out there who are interested in becoming good defenders and have sought out professional training! Kudos to … read more

You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’ve got nothing to lose!” Society puts that forward as something pretty hardcore like, “Bring it on!” It denotes a certain c … read more

Whether you’re a civilian interested in protecting your family or you’re part of a military or law enforcement tactical team you’ve got to think through a bunch of different consider … read more

The famous 1911 pistol was the U.S. military's standard issue pistol for more than 70 years and across four wars (both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam), so it deserves a lot of respect for its durabil … read more