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I once had the opportunity to visit Vienna, Austria. It was an absolutely beautiful city imbued with culture and history around every...

Knife attacks are in the news--again. Primal and deadly. These attacks touch an inner fear. They are close, personal, and deadly--and...

We all harbor (or should) the thought that we are vulnerable when we approach and enter our cars. This is the point where many women are...

I think most people can agree that the jungle is a dangerous place. Predators hunt while the other animals hide and keep their distance....

The internet is replete with examples of violence. From a self-protection standpoint, there is a lot to be learned as an impartial...

Recently a presidential candidate asked this rhetorical question. Most people who are even remotely familiar with violence understand...

Chris Ranck-Buhr, the founder of Injury Dynamics based in San Diego states: "Violence starts where choice ends." It's a great expression...

You come around the corner and suddenly find yourself in a mob. What to do? At this point it is too late to chide yourself for lack of...

Wherever I drive in the world, I have one habit that I employ no matter what country I am in. When I come to any kind of a stop, I...

A couple of lessons in this video which illustrates just how quickly violence can occur. Situational awareness. The car was stopped on...

Most people have heard of the Tueller Principal which states that in general, a person needs about 21 feet of separation for his or her...

Podcast about my book on self-protection.

improvised Weapon - a piece of paper.

Shot in the Back! How does it happen? Written by Greg Ellifritz Tear gas being deployed after recent rioting following a police shooting...

"When a man picks up a knife, there's an old memory from the collective unconscious that surfaces. A knife is an atavistic experience. It...

I am often asked for book recommendations on the subject of self-protection. What follows is a suggested reading list on books related...

In the "Blades and Improvised Weapons" video I mention that a good flashlight can serve as an excellent improvised weapon and specially...

Well, 25 August will mark the release of my book on self-protection. A life-time of lessons-learned (some the hard way) but written for...

Choke holds. Watch just about any mixed martial arts (MMA) match and you are bound to see it excuted or attempted. In fact, untold...

When society breaks down. Now is not the time to roll back 2A rights.