Warrior Life - Tactical Firearms | Urban Survival | Close Quarters Combat

The smartest preppers realize that you should constantly be reviewing your evacuation plan to find new, more efficient ways to level-up your gear and the actions you'll take when it's "go time" in a disaster. That why I love it when our followers and Academy members ask me to review their current prepping plans and offer my advice on ways they can upgrade their level of preparedness. And that's wh...

You and I both know that MOST people don't even HAVE a plan to respond with their families to a "forced evacuation" scenario. And for those who DO, the vast majority have never "tested" it to confirm its effectiveness. Well, last weekend, I had a chance to test my OWN bugout plan when I drove out-of-state trip to a firearms course I was attending with some other preppers. This week, I'll share wha...

Like most of the hairy-backed, knuckle-dragging, crotch-scratching men out there... I'm relatively hopeless when it comes to "fashion". But while I might not know the struggle of picking the perfect outfit that screams both 'chic' and 'I can handle myself,' I do understand that women face unique challenges when it comes to concealing a firearm for personal defense. You see, it's not just about fin...

The recent hostage situation in Israel, where Hamas terrorists have abducted nearly 200 men, women, and children has brought more awareness to the need to be prepared for any threats of being taken against your will. It may not be from a terrorist attack, but with 1 out of every 6 women facing forceable rape, child being targeted for human trafficking, or even entire families being held captive in...

Whether it's a targeted attack by a flash-mob of violent rioters, or the spillover from a protest-gone-wild at a political event, the threat of being surrounded by the "enemy" and forced to escape and evade the area to get yourself and your family to safety is (unfortunately) a very real scenario these days. In this peek back into our archives, former LA street gang member, Marc MacYoung offers so...

Happy Veterans Day to my brothers- and sisters-in-arms out there. This week's podcast episode is a deeply personal one for me and I have some unique stories to share with you that are going to highlight the positive impact that 3 very important warriors have made in my life, and in the lives of others - and share with you 10 lessons that YOU can take from these stories that WILL - I 100% guarantee...

What does it take to be a "strong" man? Well, that's the question posed to a cop and two combat veterans by Lora Thorson, host (and strong female herself!) on the Defenders Live podcast roundtable. I'm not sure we have all the answers... but we all really opened up with our own personal experiences, the ups and downs, the wins and losses, and the challenges we face as "men" in being strong provide...

In the late 1700's, there was a unique group of colonial settlers who were specially-selected... specially-trained... and ready to beat feet out the door with their musket and pack at a moment's notice to protect the colony from threats. They were the best of the best... the Minutemen! To them, the threats we prepare for today - like surviving a grid-down blackout... defending our homes, families...

It's a skill that's CRITICAL for first responders, or ANYONE who regularly finds themselves in situations where you're face-to-face with an aggressive individual who may - or may NOT - be a physical threat and attack you or someone you're with. And it's a skill that FEW civilians KNOW about... and even FEWER "get right", and it can have DISASTROUS consequences for them. I'm talking about the skill...

So I got something a little bit different for you this week. I recently was a guest on the Defender's Live Show with Laura Thorson to talk about the importance of self-reliance and how to become less dependent on the systems that so many have become accustomed to taking for granted. Well, the conversation took a few turns along the way as I'm sure you've come to known that I'm prone to do from tim...

You should already know that unarmed self-defense skills are a critical part of your protection plan - even if you carry a gun for everyday carry (EDC). But are your skills TRULY "Warrior-Ready" for the reality of a violent street attack? Overconfidence is risky. This week, I talk with Damian Ross of https://StreetDefenseTraining.com about the evolution of "self-defense"... how it got twisted... a...

We're back! This week's episode is with Melissa Norris, a fifth generation homesteader! She has an amazing amount of information for newbies, like me. One of the areas that I'm really going to be digging into is our back-up medicine plan and how to grow and use herbs in place of over-the-counter and prescription medicines when none might be available. Let's get into this critical area of your surv...

If you're following any kind of a prepping path, I'm sure at some point you've heard of the need to develop a "survival mindset". And I know that term has a LOT of different meanings attached to it, all of them basically coming down to the principles of "NEVER give up" and "do whatever it takes to stay alive". But have you ever really thought about EXACTLY what that means? Because the survival min...

So everyone loves the "idea" of stockpiling ammo… and it’s a good idea because if the sh*t hits the proverbial fan, you’re probably NOT going to wish that you had LESS ammo on hand, right? Especially when everything you have in your home can easily be taken from you by a single maniac – or a whole group of them. Like money, you really can’t ever have enough ammo. The reality of stockpiling ammo ca...

Kevin Reeve was a one-of-a-kind instructor, friend, and family man. As a featured guest on our podcast over the years, Kevin always shared his real-world experience in some of the most esoteric "survival sciences" you'll ever find - from remote tracking, to his signature "Urban Escape & Evasion" class. Kevin passed away this month after a long battle with illness and as a tribute to his legacy, we...

Now when life as we know it changes, practically overnight, the supply lines that our society as a whole depends upon just for our basic needs to survive will be shattered and citizens will be forced to fend for themselves for food, water, and security in a new reality where there may be no grocery stores for food, no running water for staying hydrated, and no law enforcement or other security pre...

As we saw just a short time ago, protests can happen anywhere... any time. In fact, in the summer of 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 2000 cities saw protests - many of them turning VIOLENT and innocent citizens were TARGETED in public and even in their HOMES and VEHICLES. The fact is, these protests can QUICKLY turn into full-blown riots and it seems that NO ONE is immune from...

Now, there's a truth in the combatives world that a lot of martial artists still refuse to believe. No matter how much you can make your training partner wince in pain when you are practicing that joint lock or that pressure move in that relaxed atmosphere of your local school. There are a number of individuals out there who no matter how much you try and Steven Seagal their joints they are not go...

As you know one of our most basic needs, just to survive, is food. Judging from our climbing obesity rates, it's kind of obvious that food isn't hard to find. Whether it's at your local grocery store or any of the endless options of fast food restaurants that are out there. Now, we're very fortunate to be able to live in the land of plenty. But it's also made most citizens dependent on a re-supply...

Yes, there really is a method for ending the suffering and symptoms of combat PTSD for our brave men and women who have sacrificed so much in defense of our country and our ideals. Better yet, the results from a breakthrough new method can erase symptoms that have plagued a veteran for decades permanently, without drugs, and all in just as little as one hour! Sound impossible? It’s not. Joining me...

No matter what type of self-protection training that you're looking for out there, unless there's some experience to back it up, most training runs the risk of being a little more than hypothesis or worse, really bad advice that could get you hurt or even killed if you had to put that training into use. The self-defense industry is filled with instructors who have never actually been in a fight be...

Trust me, the "Top 10" tactics I have for you this week were ALL learned the "hard way" and my hope is that you NEVER have to use these strategies... but if you do, I promise you that each one of these tips will make a HUGE difference in your level of readiness while others will be suffering alongside the road. This is the final episode in this series on strategies you can use while en-route to yo...

Too many preppers ignore this... When disaster strikes you might find yourself in a situation where you're not only forced to evacuate your home but have no other option than to walk to safety... and "safety" could be 100 miles away. Just 2 miles into your 100-mile journey, the reality will set in. Your sweaty feet are beginning to blister, you're losing precious time whenever you stop to drink wa...

Bugging out on foot is not as easy as many prepared citizens may think it is. Being "light infantry" and in a combat MOS (job specialty) as a Forward Observer, I've had to walk with very heavy gear for as much as 100 miles. You learn a lot about what works and what doesn't I'll be doing a 3-part podcast series on tricks I've learned about how to get to your destination alive, and in the best physi...

Guns are the best self-defense weapon... unless you can't get to yours... it doesn't function when you DO get to it... or aren't legally allowed to use it That's why you need a backup - or just the "right tool for the right job".