In the complex landscape of American public safety, the debate over firearms often revolves around the tragic tally of lives lost. However, a comprehensive analysis of federal mortality data contrasted with expansive defensive utility surveys suggests that the narrative of “gun violence” is incomplete without acknowledging the overwhelming frequency of guns saving lives. While the United States records significant annual ...
A woman in her late 70s was killed early Monday morning during a shootout with two masked home invaders in Houston. Despite the fatal outcome, the homeowner successfully wounded both intruders, one of whom remains in critical condition. Others inside the home were also saved by this woman’s bravery. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (2-minute read) — A Monday ...
In today’s article, skilled outdoorsman Wayne van Zwoll teaches us how to start a fire. This basic survival skill was once commonly held by Americans. In the modern world, fewer men and women understand the basics of firestarting. If you spend any time outside of the house, this is a valuable ability to learn. “The man flung a look back ...
We know that when we are faced with the threat of serious bodily injury or death, our focus will be on the threat. This is not so much a conscious effort as a fact that our natural survival system has taken over. For that reason, our manipulation of our defensive equipment must be practiced until its operation and deployment almost ...
A prepared homeowner in Jamaica Estates, Queens, used his lawfully owned Sig Sauer P365 to deter an intruder who had broken into his home to steal a high-end vehicle. The incident, caught on security cameras, highlights the growing trend of “car quotas” among theft rings and the vital role of the Castle Doctrine in residential safety. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ...
Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate writers to get an early copy of the gun and test it thoroughly. I purchased ...
With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns. “Glock has long been the industry leader for duty handguns,” said Greg Freeman, vice president and general manager of Safariland Duty Gear. “Safariland is proud ...
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the third federal shooting in less than three weeks, serves as a textbook “initial spark” in modern conflict simulations. This article examines how the clash between Operation Metro Surge and local governance creates the jurisdictional and social friction necessary to ignite a broader domestic crisis, potentially leading to a civil war. LISTEN ...
The State Attorney’s Office has ruled that a Bradenton homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Nicholas Palomo on New Year’s Eve. Palomo, a career criminal with a history of kidnapping, was killed after stalking a woman to her home and aggressively confronting her husband while he was on the phone with 911 dispatchers. LISTEN TO THIS ...
District Attorney Jon David has officially ruled that a Leland homeowner was legally justified in the fatal shooting of Dylan Hennessey on Dixie Drive. Investigators determined the homeowner acted in self-defense after being attacked and dragged into his residence by Hennessey and an accomplice during a domestic-related confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LELAND, NC (3-minute read) — A violent early-morning ...