Publication/Issue: Personal & Home Defense Spring 2014

A look at five self-defense techniques to which will help you survive a knife assault.

5 Tips for Surviving a Knife Assault

A knife is one of the simplest yet intimidating weapons you might face. An unprovoked verbal conflict can escalate ten-fold ...

"With these basics understood, you can select the best pocket pistol for your personal defense needs. And if you’re very fortunate, you will never have to draw that gun except for practice."

4 Tips to Finding the Right Subcompact Autopistol for Personal Defense

A breakdown of four ways to find the right subcompact autopistol for your personal defense needs.

Top 6 Shotguns for Home Security

A rundown of the six best shotguns for home defense, including releases by Mossberg, Wilson Combat, Beretta and more.

8 Everyday Heroes

Eight true life cases of courageous everyday heroes under attack!

"He came from nowhere" - famous last words from most violent attack victims. Be prepared. Know your surroundings, always.

9 Steps to Live Through Sudden Attacks

Spec-ops tactics and training to beef up your combative skills and live through sudden attacks!

Improvised Weapons: 5 Everyday Objects to Use for Self Defense

Transform everyday objects into effective counterstrike weapons!

9 Ways to Protect Your Family During a Home Invasion

Safe rooms, security plans and strategies to protect your loved ones during a home invasion!

Top 15 Pocket Pistols for Self Defense

A rundown of the top 15 pocket pistols for self defense, from companies such as Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Springfield, ...

Whether you use a handgun, shotgun or rifle for protection, modern optimized ammunition can improve your performance.

Top 8 Defensive Loads for Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns

Find the right defensive loads, whether it’s a shotgun, six-shooter, long gun or pistol for reliability and accuracy!

Neighborhood Watch programs help you to know your neighbors better and promote a stronger sense of community and cooperation.

6 Tips for a Safe Neighborhood

One of the most effective ways to protect your home and your family is to institute a Neighborhood Watch program. ...

Against a two-handed choke when pinned up against a wall, a strong body structure is more important than muscular strength.

How to Escape a Chokehold in 4 Steps

A two-handed front choke is an extremely dangerous attack. Fight your way out of a chokehold in four steps using ...

VaultPro USA offers modular safe rooms to fit the space you have available in your home. The standard models are resistant to tornadoes and firearms, and can be customized to protect against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats.

VaultPro USA’s Modular Safe Rooms

VaultPro USA's storm and tornado shelter/safe room is designed to withstand winds of up to 250 miles per hour.

LED technology has revolutionized handheld and weapon mounted light power.

Blinding Light from SureFire and Streamlight

SureFire and Streamlight have each developed a line of powerful weapon mounted lights like the E2D LED Defender and TLR-1 ...

Concealed Carry Basics for Hassle-Free Interstate Travel

A comprehensive look at the five sets of concealed carry laws in the United States, from best to worst.

Less-lethal defense can be a lifesaver. Ruger had this sort of need in mind when they developed an excellent line of pepper sprays and stun guns.

Ruger’s Less-Lethal Lifesavers

Protect yourself with a diverse lineup of pepper sprays and stun guns from Ruger!

Castle Defense: Preparing for Daytime Break-Ins

Nighttime break-ins of occupied dwellings are one of the most dangerous crimes, but don't underestimate the potential dangers of a ...

When shooting a .22, new shooters and experts alike can work on their confidence and comfort during firearms training without developing a fear of recoil.

Budget Training with a .22

Panteao Productions has released a new dvd, "Make Ready: Training with a .22," which provides tips and tactics for getting ...

6 Safes for Easy Access

High-tech gun hides and storage solutions from companies like Hornady, American Security Products, SleepSafe and SportLock.

The way to stay safe when traveling is to stay aware. Don’t let your guard down, especially when you’re not on your home turf.

10 Tips for Traveling Safely

The top 10 tips for traveling safely encompass a series of personal habits and gear choices which enhance personal protection ...

Urban survival mostly depends on avoiding dangerous situations, but, if it becomes necessary to resort to weapons, good situational awareness and weapons training is invaluable.

6 Life and Death Lessons from Dangerous Cities Around the World

Important lessons learned from operating in the most dangerous cities around the world, including the author's hometown of St. Louis.

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