self defense weapons
Why Tactical Pens Suck
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons. In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical [...]
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons.
In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical pen, why I don’t like them for self defense.
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Why Tactical Pens Suck
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons. In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical [...]
I am a fan of improvised weapons, but not a fan of weapons designed to look or function as something else. I think they can get you into unsuspected legal trouble, and they often aren’t good weapons.
In the following video, I take a look at tactical pens. I demonstrate, using the Uzi branded tactical pen, why I don’t like them for self defense.
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How To Defend Yourself With A Knife
Knives are everywhere – what kitchen or toolbox doesn’t have a blade of some kind? Let’s say you need to defend yourself and you can get your hands on a blade. In 15 minutes I’ll give you just the basics. No fancy stances, grips, or martial arts based techniques. Here’s how to hold the knife, [...]
Knives are everywhere – what kitchen or toolbox doesn’t have a blade of some kind? Let’s say you need to defend yourself and you can get your hands on a blade. In 15 minutes I’ll give you just the basics.
No fancy stances, grips, or martial arts based techniques.
Here’s how to hold the knife, how to stand, how to move, and how to cut defensively if your life depends on it.
The Walking Dead Zombie Apocalypse Self Defense Weapon
As a zombie fan, and a fan of The Walking Dead series on AMC, I wanted to do a kind of fun piece on zombie self defense. In a recent episode of the show, two of the main characters discussed the use of knives instead of firearms to fight off the zombie horde. In this [...]
As a zombie fan, and a fan of The Walking Dead series on AMC, I wanted to do a kind of fun piece on zombie self defense. In a recent episode of the show, two of the main characters discussed the use of knives instead of firearms to fight off the zombie horde.
In this video I talk about my choice for a SHTF tool (providing I could choose just one). You have to watch the video to see what I would choose.
Of course, this is just my opinion, but I think the mental exercise is useful in analyzing the characteristics of various implements.
Naturally firearms are a great choice for a number of reasons – they are powerful lethal weapons that can strike at a distance. However, they require ammo and are prone to failing if not kept clean and well maintained.
Therefore, I would choose a melee weapon, one that was easy to carry and use and not prone to failure. I would choose a proven tool that was combat effective. A plus would be if it had utility value as well.
Guns for Self Defense – The Pros and Cons
Guns are a powerful tool for self defense. However, many gun-centric people think that once you get a gun that’s all you need to defend yourself from violent crime. The following video examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning and relying on a firearm for personal and home defense. Some important considerations include: [...]
Guns are a powerful tool for self defense. However, many gun-centric people think that once you get a gun that’s all you need to defend yourself from violent crime.
The following video examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning and relying on a firearm for personal and home defense.
Some important considerations include:
- Legal and carry concerns
- Use of deadly vs non-deadly force
- Practicality
- Accessing the gun
Self Defense Weapons – The Basics
Thinking about carrying a weapon for self defense? Whether a gun, knife, pepper spray or other tool, there are important considerations to take into account when choosing a weapon of any kind. In this video I outline the requirements for use, and selection of a weapon for self defense. Some of the considerations include: Self [...]
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Thinking about carrying a weapon for self defense? Whether a gun, knife, pepper spray or other tool, there are important considerations to take into account when choosing a weapon of any kind.
In this video I outline the requirements for use, and selection of a weapon for self defense.
Self Defense Weapons – Leather Sap
A common old-school self defense weapon – leather saps used to be popular with police before the advent of tasers and pepper spray. Even though they might not make a great primary weapon, it is still a great collectible. My friend Raymond Desmarais is an incredible leather worker who makes beatufil leather saps. The video [...]
A common old-school self defense weapon – leather saps used to be popular with police before the advent of tasers and pepper spray. Even though they might not make a great primary weapon, it is still a great collectible.
My friend Raymond Desmarais is an incredible leather worker who makes beatufil leather saps. The video below explains what a leather sap is, and shows you some of my friend’s work. If you want to check out his stuff go to his Leather Saps Site
