self-defense
56 videos tagged self-defense across 9 categories.
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Ammo Box Questions: Self-Defense, Personal Safety, and Emergency Preparedness Q&A
Jason Hanson answers 10 viewer questions on self-defense tactics, personal safety, survival skills, and emergency readiness.
5 Urban Survival Tactics If You're Trapped in a City
Five practical tactics for navigating a city during societal breakdown when leaving is not an option.
Knife Fighting Olympics
Explore competitive knife-fighting techniques and tactical applications for self-defense and survival contexts.
Knife Selection for Everyday Carry and Emergency Gear
Former CIA officer reviews his personal knife collection, comparing price versus practicality for everyday carry, bug-out bags, and survival scenarios.
Concealed Carry With Training Should Be Priority #1; #2: Pepper Spray and Inert Inserts for Practice
Short argument for prioritizing concealed-carry training and pepper spray as foundational self-defense layers, with emphasis on practice-gear options.
The 1 Rule I Follow to React Faster in Dangerous Situations
Six-minute breakdown of a decision-making framework for reducing hesitation during home invasions and self-defense encounters, from a former CIA officer and tactical trainer.
Post-Gunfight Brain Freeze: How & Why It Happens To You
1:58 explainer on post-incident cognitive effects self-defenders experience after a defensive shooting, plus legal protection options.
Fake Cops in America
Learn how to identify imposter law enforcement and protect yourself from fraudulent police interactions.
Gas Station Safety: A 5-Second Situational Awareness Protocol
Five-minute walkthrough of situational awareness and personal safety practices to reduce risk of robbery, assault, or carjacking at gas stations.
EDC Beretta 92x Centurion With RMR
Review and assessment of the Beretta 92x Centurion pistol configured with a red-dot sight as an everyday-carry self-defense option.
BJJ Saved Her Life
How Brazilian jiu-jitsu training provided practical self-defense skills that prevented a dangerous real-world confrontation.
EDC Spray: Is It Essential? | POM Industries
Eight-minute evaluation of POM Industries pepper spray options—compact EDC, mid-size, and home defense models—comparing sizes, carry methods, and whether defensive spray belongs in everyday carry.
Cost-Effective Self Defense for College
Three-minute overview of affordable self-defense tools and gear options suitable for college students, with emphasis on understanding local legal restrictions.
Worst BS in Knife Fighting
Debunks common misconceptions and ineffective techniques in knife combat and self-defense.
How to Choose a Quality Firearms Instructor
Seven criteria for evaluating firearms instructors: safety practices, background, experience, teaching ability, certifications, real-world mindset, and student rapport.
Former CIA: These 10 Self-Defense Myths Could Get You Hurt
Ten common self-defense misconceptions debunked by a former CIA officer, covering firearms, martial arts, larger attackers, eye contact, and evasion.
Concealable Body Armor vs Knife Attack
Testing a concealable body armor vest against knife and handgun threats; product demonstration with creator discount code.
Black Powder Cleaning 101
41-minute walkthrough on cleaning and maintaining black powder firearms, covering tools, solvents, and step-by-step technique.
7 Reasons Preppers Need a Bow and Arrows
Seven practical reasons compound or long bows belong in a survival kit, from silent hunting to reliable backup tools.
Former CIA: What I Keep in My Car That Most People Don't
Eight-minute walkthrough of a personal vehicle EDC kit including medical, fire-starting, cutting tools, power, cordage, and signaling gear.
Glock vs Magul: Which is Better?
Comparative evaluation of two firearm platforms for self-defense and preparedness scenarios.
The Krav Maga of Tactical Shooting
Principles of efficient, practical firearm technique adapted from combat-proven methods for civilian defense scenarios.
Self-Defense: How Do Firearms Work?
Foundational explanation of firearm mechanics and operation for self-defense preparedness.
Former CIA: Why This Car Gun Magnet May Be Unsafe
Five-minute hands-on test of an under-vehicle gun magnet: setup, what works, why the draw is problematic, and why the creator wouldn't use it.
Dry Fire at Home: Free Training for Firearm Proficiency
Three-minute walkthrough of dry fire training—practicing firearm handling and trigger control at home without ammunition, a cost-effective skill-building method.
Nurse Uses Jiu-Jitsu Against Attacker
A nurse demonstrates jiu-jitsu techniques for defending against armed attackers in real-world scenarios.
IWI Zion 15 AR Pistol — Initial Thoughts
27-minute first-person review of the IWI Zion 15 AR pistol platform, covering handling, ergonomics, and practical considerations for armed preparedness.
Former CIA: Are Expandable Batons Actually Effective for Self-Defense?
Five-minute evaluation of expandable batons as self-defense tools, including practical effectiveness, legal considerations, and technique fundamentals.
Do You Even Need a Gun in Your Bug Out Bag?
Practical assessment of whether firearms belong in a bug-out bag and how to evaluate defensive tool priorities.
Prepare for Grid-Down!
34-minute overview of household strategies, gear, and planning for extended power outages from CME, EMP, or infrastructure failure.
How to Build a Get Home Bag 2026
Essential gear and supplies to carry if you need to walk home from work during an emergency or disruption.
Active Killer Response Bag: Old Setup
54-second review of a personal active shooter response bag, examining what works, what doesn't, and what needs updating.
Former CIA: Why Spies Trust Knives When Guns Fail
Four minutes on why fixed-blade knives are reliable backup tools for self-defense, with five practical reasons from a former CIA officer's field experience.
Former CIA: This Knife Carry Could Get You Killed
Evaluation of scout carry and alternative fixed-blade knife positions (appendix, hip, others) for everyday carry and self-defense from a former intelligence operative.
Pregnant Woman Survives Attack by Pit Bulls
Learn situational awareness and defense tactics that helped a pregnant woman survive a dog attack.
Precision vs. Survival: Understand the true difference in shooting disciplines
Learn how defensive shooting differs from target shooting: closer distances, compressed time, and physiological stress demand different training priorities.
Your Home Security System Has One Fatal Weakness
Four-minute walkthrough of home invasion vulnerabilities and practical defensive measures including door barricades, rapid-access self-defense tools, and professional training options.
Mastering the essentials: Medical, defense, and long-range training for true readiness
Build foundational skills in emergency medicine, defensive tactics, and precision shooting for comprehensive preparedness.
How to Survive a Chokehold Before You Black Out
Three-minute self-defense walkthrough: escape technique when someone grabs your throat, including head positioning and spin-out mechanics to avoid losing consciousness.
XD-M Elite 10mm with Olight SE Review
Hands-on review of the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 10mm pistol paired with an Olight tactical flashlight for defensive readiness.
The Role of Protection Tools in Preparedness
Four-minute exploration of why legal weapons and protection tools factor into household preparedness planning, and how they fit alongside food, water, energy, and financial resilience.
Apartheid in UK: You can't have a pocket knife but they can carry swords
Analysis of UK knife laws, enforcement disparities, and implications for everyday carry and self-defense rights.
Bow Review - White Feather Catan
Seven-minute field review of the White Feather Catan recurve bow: draw weight, handling, and practical performance for wilderness survival.
What Is on Your Ballistic Helmet
Two-minute overview of ballistic helmet components, features, and what to look for when selecting protective headgear.
Two Things You Say That Gets You Arrested After a Self Defense Shooting
Legal breakdown of two common verbal mistakes that can lead to arrest after a lawful self-defense encounter, from a law-enforcement perspective.
Easy, Life-Saving Training at the Range
Four-minute walkthrough of simple defensive firearm techniques and mindset shifts for self-protection without requiring advanced tactical training.
Florida Cop Shooting: Know Your Rights
Legal rights and case law (Terry v. Ohio) governing police interactions and civilian disarming scenarios; what to know if confronted by law enforcement.
Ten Great Prepper Gift Ideas for Christmas
A curated selection of EDC and preparedness items across categories from pepper spray to watches to emergency radios.
MDT Oryx Chassis: The Great Starter Platform
Eleven-minute review of the MDT Oryx rifle chassis for beginners: what it offers, design basics, and why it's suitable as an entry-level precision platform.
Home Security & Self-Defense with Home Front Training
73-minute live discussion with a firearms instructor covering home security fundamentals, self-defense options, firearms training, and emergency supplies.
Best Zombie Melee Weapons That Are Easy To Use
Four-minute walkthrough of practical melee weapons for self-defense: selection criteria, ease of use, and real-world effectiveness.
Best Tactical Boots for Preppers — Why Every Prepper Needs Tactical Boots
Five-minute overview of tactical boot features (steel toecap, durable materials) and their value in wilderness, self-defense, and crisis scenarios.
Arex Rex Zero 1 S 9mm Pistol Review
Twenty-minute field review of the Arex Rex Zero 1 S 9mm pistol, comparing features and price to the Sig P226.
Survival Weapon Throwing Stick
Six-minute walkthrough of constructing and testing a throwing stick as a survival self-defense weapon in the field.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point Knife Review
29-minute hands-on review of the Cold Steel Recon 1 tactical folding knife, covering design, performance, and practical EDC use.
My EDC Gear: What Do You Carry?
20-minute walkthrough of everyday carry items: holster, knife, flashlight, wallet, watch, and other pocket gear with product details and purchasing links.