Guides

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How-tos and explainers, from choosing gear to running the drills.

  • DefendGuide

    Pepper Spray: Between a Harsh Word and a Firearm

    Pepper spray bridges the gap between a sharp tongue and a loaded gun. This accessible, less-than-lethal tool empowers personal safety, offering an effective self-defense option when lethal force isn’t the answer.

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Clean Your F’ing Gun!

    Some say cleaning a gun is mostly a waste of time. Others are adamant about always keeping it clean. Which camp are you in? Is your camp correct? Let’s find out.

    9 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 9: You Need a Plan

    Having a practice plan is essential for effective dry fire practice. Specific, measurable goals make training purposeful, preventing boredom and promoting skill development.

    6 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Minimum Gear You Need to Compete in Steel Challenge

    Lack of gear is a common concern for folks looking to start competing. However, one really doesn’t need all that much to get started. This is especially true for Steel Challenge.

    9 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 8: Back to the Fundamentals

    On the tenth month of the dry fire series posts, it’s time to return to the basics. The focus is on being mentally engaged and present while practicing to avoid bad habits and improve skills efficiently.

    7 min
  • DefendGuide

    Building a Bug Out or Get Home Bag

    Y’all asked me how I go about putting together my get home or bug out bag. It’s a never ending process based on principles and calls for rigorous repeated testing and practice.

    24 min
  • DefendGuide

    Is It Too Late To Start Preparing?

    Societal cracks like crime, economic strain, and division signal tough times ahead. Is it too late to prepare? No—boost your self-reliance & build your community now while you still can. Read on for real talk.

    9 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 7: Four Aces

    The “Four Aces” drill combines draw, reload, and controlled pairs. It’s well suited for dry fire practice and an excellent drill for improving marksmanship and building speed.

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Aim Small, Miss Small

    Shooting speed is limited by the ability to process visual information. Want A-zone hits? No problem – aim small, wait for the right visual stimulus, and bang – right in the A-zone. Read on for details.

    4 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Magazine Management and You

    Magazine failures are a real drag. They can also result in very serious consequences. With a little organization and planning, we can minimize the likelihood of occurring at the worst possible time under the worst possible conditions.

    9 min
  • DefendGuide

    Gearing Up for Environments Where Permissiveness is Unknown

    Understanding legal and environmental permissiveness is crucial for selecting self-preservation equipment in unknown situations.

    6 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 6: Gabe White’s Technical Skills Tests

    Next in our dry fire series: Can you snag Gabe White’s technical skills pins without tripping over your own sights? Level up your shooting & marksmanship with these drills. Let’s dig in!

    8 min