How can visualization help you in a self-defense incident? I look at a recent attack and how to use visualization to test possible defensive responses before they're actually needed.

Some people can't accept that not everyone is as interested in their hobby as they are. When that affects someone's preparedness, however, it's time to say "stop!"

What is a "lifestyle", and does concealed carry qualify? If not, what does — and how does concealed carry fit in?

The age old debate: what value does competition shooting have to defensive shooting?

I've been on both sides of this debate, and come to a surprising conclusion.

Last week I talked about the knife and the flashlight as primary tools. Today I explain why they're important, and why carrying them every day is a key to long-term preparedness.

The longest journey starts with the first step. Or, in this case, the first three steps.

Understanding your own limitations is an important part of never needing to test them.

Someone asked me a question about buying ammunition, and the answer might not have been quite what he expected.

Lots of people call themselves "experts" in self defense with a firearm. But just how honest are they being?

What should you do with your gun if you catch a petty thief? I'd suggest you not follow this example.