Modern Combat & Survival - The Patriot's Guide To Tactical Firearms - Urban Survival - And Close Quarters Combat Training

One of the most areas to master in tactical firearms engagement is the balance between "speed" and "accuracy". Sure, if you're in a fight for your life against an armed attacker, you can gain a critical advantage by being fast enough to get your shot off before your assailant does. But in reality, the only thing that will truly stop your attacker from fighting back is a well-placed shot that hits your intended target. So what IS the best way to train for both speed AND accuracy in a gunfight? Well, listen to tactical firearms trainer, Chris Fry, explain a simple exercise you can do every day (it only takes a few minutes!) to greatly reduce your response time with getting an accurate round of the chamber if you're ever forced to defend yourself with your gun. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why "speed shooting" is about a whole helluva lot more than just pulling the trigger fast! How "micro-sessions" can help you improve both speed and accuracy even BETTER than taking an expensive tactical

It's probably the #1 most asked question in the self-defense world... "How can I defend myself if my attacker is bigger and stronger than me?" Well before we get into the tactics and techniques for defeating someone twice your size, you must first understand that - while justifiably a bad situation NO ONE wants to find themselves in - the first "enemy" you must defeat is... your mind! Yes, you CAN completely destroy any man no matter how much bigger or stronger they are than you... and this extended broadcast from our ISCQC archives with Avi Nardia (nearly 2-hours of training!) will reveal some key strategies you can use right away! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... How to use your attacker's size and strength AGAINST him! (It's a lot easier than you think!) Forget the complicated martial arts techniques that will take you months or years to perfect - these down & dirty tactics will shock your attacker and make you the victor! GROUNDFIGHT!  What happens when you hit the pavement and y

It's a threat so powerful that government experts - including NASA, the CIA, and the Pentagon - have warned that it could wipe out as many as 281 million Americans in the first year alone. Yet, not surprisingly, very few people are doing ANYTHING to get ready and are relatively clueless of the danger we face in our future. I'm talking about a wide-scale grid-down blackout that could plunge our country back into the Dark Ages in an instant. It could come from a natural disaster... EMP... solar flare... or even a terrorist attack on our outdated electrical grid system. Whatever is the cause, you can be sure of one thing... ... the "unprepared" mass of our citizens will turn on one another... and YOU! In this "no b.s." look at life with the lights out, survival expert and best-selling author, Jonathan Hollerman, reveals your best strategies for dealing with your #1 threat in a grid-down scenario: people! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why a grid-down blackout is the worst-case scenario that k

We made it - our 100th podcast episode! And in this special celebration, I'll be closing up part 3 (of 3) in my "Tactical Lifestyle" series by getting personal with you. Reaaaaal personal! In fact, my little rant will probably have many of you nodding your heads in full agreement... while others of you will dismiss me as a whacked-out purist. But if I can even convert just one of you to thinking about how the true "sheepdog" lives a lifestyle in harmony with life's priorities, then it's all worth it. Hopefully this will serve as a wakeup call to put the most important things in your life first... and if you do so, I promise you'll reap HUGE rewards! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why all of your tactical skills are relatively WORTHLESS when compared to the things you do outside of the range! Do *this* 10 HOURS before you go to bed to make sure you can sleep like a baby!  (You could be sabotaging your health and mental clarity with this one factor and not even know it!) 2 things you need

Following up on my promise in our "Sheepdog Morning" podcast last week, I'm about to let you in on how to get in amazing shape fast... ... AND fine-tune your tactical firearms and combatives training - all at the SAME TIME! While most people (those who actually train, that is) separate each of these individually, you can actually accomplish much more... in less time... AND get better results if you combine both into one fast-moving tactical routine. "How?" you might ask? I'll share with you 5 easy steps (and a sample training exercise) to show you how easy and effective this can be. Give it a try and I promise you'll never look at either your fitness training or your tactical training the same way again. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why "tactical fitness" training will make you a better gunfighter than your best day at the range! How your workout duds may actually be setting you up for a nasty surprise in a real attack! (Plus, my Goodwill solution that takes your tactical realism to th

If you start your morning as a "sheepdog"... the "wolves" don't stand a chance. Whether you're a soldier, police officer, or just the "protector" of your family, living a tactical lifestyle is what not only helps you avoid danger - and defeat it when called - but also allows you to face all of life's challenges with grace, determination, drive, and courage. Are YOU starting your day training as a "sheepdog"? It's more than just talk... it's what you do from the time your eyes open in the morning. And those next 1-2 hours can make a world of difference in how ready you are for the rest of the day... and even how much you accomplish in your life! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why the military "owns the morning" and how to accomplish more before 6 am than most people will all day! The #1 tip of a 36-year Navy SEAL Admiral that will begin your day with the foundation of success that will carry you until bedtime! How to triple the power of your morning coffee while giving you more focus, cl

Grid-down blackouts... Ebola-like pandemics... economic collapse... Any number of threats we face could trigger a wide-scale shutdown of our entire infrastructure that keeps us "safe and secure". When that happens, most people will suffer because they aren't prepared... not prepared with the skills... the supplies... or with the knowledge of what to expect over the next days, weeks, months. This week, Kevin Reeve and I take a "no b.s." look at exactly what you can expect to see in the streets across the country should we face the impending doom of an all-out collapse (or even a temporary local-based disaster)... ... and what you need to do NOW to survive! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The #1 threat you'll face in a collapse! (Hint: It's not food, water, or shelter!) Why the heart-warming "cooperation phase" after a disaster can set you up for a nasty beat-down within just a few days! Real-world insights into anarchy and chaos that could threaten you and your loved ones when your fello

I've said it a million times... My favorite tips come from the readers and listeners who are willing to share their best advice with me at the various shows I attend or speak at as well as online. In this week's follow-up broadcast, we switch from "survival" to "firearms" with 5 cool tips you can put to use right now to become better trained and better prepared. And don't forget... if you have your own incredible survival, firearms, or self-defense tip, you'd like to share, just go to www.MyBestSurvivalTip.com and let us know what it is. If we post your tip in any of our media channels, we'll send you a free "thank you" gift for being our valued "expert" of the week. In the meantime, here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Woody's "yellow zone" strategy for protecting your gun hand from an ambush! (This is a really good tip for our "hot zone" military listeners!) Phil's "field expedient shooting trick"!  Add this one item to your bug-out gear and increase your chances of bagging game... or defend

Sure, I get to network with the world's top survival experts and tactical gurus. But by far, my favorite survival tips come from the men and women who come up and introduce themselves to me at the various shows I attend or speak at. Then there are those who email us... post on our Facebook page... comment on our blog... or contribute inside our New World Patriot Alliances "inner circle" training events. THIS is where I get some of my best survival tips, and this week, I thought I'd share 5 of them with you. If you have your own incredible survival, firearms, or self-defense tip, you'd like to share, just go to www.MyBestSurvivalTip.com and let us know what it is. If we post your tip in any of our media channels, we'll send you a free "thank you" gift for being our valued "expert" of the week. In the meantime, here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Maria's weird "bug-out item" that will keep you warm... provide you with clean water... save your feet... detain unruly looters... and best of all, it w

I just got back from the NRA Convention in Louisville, KY and my luggage was stretched at the zippers with some really cool gizmos! It was a hugely successful trip and I was able to really see some of the most cutting-edge advancements in tactical gear, training and preparedness items. Want to know what I loved the most? This week, I'll give you my "cheat-sheet" of the coolest gadgets I found and where you can check them out to grab some awesome additions to your defense plan!

If you only have one shot to stop that gigantic thug charging at you in a parking lot with a knife in his hand... ... will your gun be able to stop him? Sadly, many firearms owners (yes, even the "experts") could be woefully under-armed with the wrong firearm... wrong ammo... and false beliefs about what it REALLY takes to defend yourself in a violent attack. Peyton Quinn is here to help clear the confusion and help you be more prepared than ever with these "stopping power secrets" from our archives. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The difference between "stopping power" and "killing power"! Does your gun have what it takes to let your ammo do its job?  Discover how every factor of your firearm's "guts" can make or break your ability to survive! The "Dead Man's 10-Seconds"!  This one realization alone could save your life in a real attack! "One-Shot Stopping Power":  Myth?  Or just a matter of knowing these 2 facts? The best weapon calibers PROVEN to stop an attacker dead in his trac

When dealing with firearms your life is on the line. One mistake… and you’re DEAD! Unfortunately, most traditional self-defense moves against an attacker armed with a gun focus on a variety of joint locks, take downs, punches, or throws - all the things that require intensive training and have only a slight possibility of working successfully in a realistic situation. And Larry Wick knows from experience! Larry raised a lot of fury in the martial arts world when he tested his “split second” disarm skills against a live firearm. Arguably not the smartest training move to say the least. But that’s who Larry was… and his recent passing leaves an empty whole in the world of reality-based self-defense. In this tribute broadcast from our archives, you get a chance to hear Larry share his unique perspective on handgun disarms - and his no b.s. approach to what REALLY works when you’re staring down the barrel of a loaded gun. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why most traditional handgun disarm moves

You may think you're "safe" in your vehicle. But predators within our society see you as "prey" - an easy target to be ambushed... forced off the road... or pulled out and attacked during a hijacking or civil unrest. Will you know how to escape and evade attackers when in your vehicle - even in a high-speed pursuit where you're being forced off the road? This week's guest, Doron Benbenisty, has vast (real world!) experience world-wide in how to escape this dangerous scenario... and has some amazing tactical strategies you'll need to know to survive. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... How to evaluate your vehicle for it's "escape & evasion" potential (and how to adjust your driving!) Escaping when your vehicle is surrounded by a rampaging mob!  (It's not as easy as "just floor it" - and Doron has seen this method go bad in real life!) Instant decision-making on the run! How to prepare your mind and your vehicle to make on-the-spot decisions to turn left or right when evading a threat!

Are you a revolver lover?Would you admit to it if you were?"Wheel guns" certainly have their following, but there's still awhole lotta holdouts who have been sucked into believing the myths,misinformation, and lies spread around the gun industry about therevolver's second-class status.But this week's guest, snubbie guru MichaeldeBethencourt, has a little something to say about that ashe busts the 5 most common revolver myths wide open.Here's what you'll find in this week'sepisode...Myth #1:  "Revolvers are just foroldcops and women!"Myth #2:  "Wheel guns are hardertoconceal and more difficult to access in a realgunfight!"Myth #3:  "Revolvers just don'tcarryenough ammo for a real gunfight!"Myth #4:   "Snubbies don'thaveenough stopping power to defeat a violent attacker!"Myth #5:  "You can't shootasaccurately with a clunky wheel gun as you can with a slick,sleek,semi-auto!"Any of these arguments sound familiar?Get ready to see them busted... and you may become aconvertyourself!

Like weapons? Yeah, me too... in fact I've made it one of my "tactical commandments" to NEVER be unarmed no matter where I go. That's easy enough around the house, in my car, or in most public locations where I can carry my Glock 19. But what about those places you're not able to "carry" (like on a plane)... or what if you can't get to your primary weapon because you were ambushed? That's why you need "back-ups"! And one of my favorites is the "tactical pen" - legal... covert... and effective! But like any weapon, it's only as powerful as the one who wields it, right? So as a special bonus this week, check out this workshop we ran to show you how to choose... carry... and fight with a tactical pen! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... What separates the true "tactical powerhouse pen" vs. the whimpy Bic wannabe! Why those fancy shmancy "bonus features" many pens add on could actually be a big giant waste of money! Covert carry!  How to hide your pen so it remains out of sight... but instantly

 As an inmate in America's toughest prisons, you're literally faced with the potential of "kill or be killed" on a daily basis. To survive, you must condition your mind, your body, and your fighting skills. As much as we "talk" about the reality of real street fights within the self-defense training arena, when it comes to truly surviving a violent, vicious attack by the asocial predatory criminal, most martial arts fall short. So we caught up with combatives expert, fight champion (and ex-felon) Jermaine Andre to get his insights and first-hand experience about what it took to survive "on the inside"... and how YOU can use this knowledge to your advantage should you suddenly come face-to-face with a hardened criminal. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The "street thug mindset": What the experienced felon knows about choosing and attacking his victims that most people can't even comprehend! How to know when you're facing an "experienced" felon capable of unspeakable violence vs. just the av

It's 2am and your spouse wakes you out of a sound sleep in a panic and says... ..."Honey, I heard a noise!" Someone's in the house.  He could have a knife... a gun... friends... and looking for more than just your television and some jewelry. You realize that the only thing standing between the monster in your home and the ones you love... is YOU! The next decision you make - and the actions you take - could mean the difference between life and death for you and your family. Will you know what to do? In this week's broadcast, firearms expert, EJ Owens, reveals his no-nonsense secrets for how to plan for (and SURVIVE!) a night-time home invasion attack. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The "night-time home invader" mind-set: Why it's unlike any other criminal  you could ever face... and far more terrifying! The #1 mistake that even the most "prepared and trained" gun-owners make when faced with a potential predator in their living room.  This one failure alone could put your family at the m

Criminals are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. They know that the best way to achieve their goal of victimizing you is to catch you when you're off guard: sitting in your car... bending down tying  your shoe... or ambush you "knockout game" style to put you flat on your back. When everything goes wrong and you don't have a snowball's chance in Hell of getting to your weapon and getting that nice, stable Weaver stance with a perfect sight picture... what will you do? How will you fire if you're on your back... sitting behind the wheel... or flat on your face? In this week's broadcast, police officer and expert firearms trainer, Tim Blakely, reveals the worst-case scenarios you could find yourself fighting from... and his best tips for winning the gunfight! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Why "kneeling" may not be the worst scenario you can get into... and can even give you 180 degree "quick coverage" if you know how to fight from this position! Flat on your face! When y

Not to sound too cruel, but in the words of the cult classic movie, Zombieland - when it comes to post-apocalypse survival, the #1 Rule is... ... CARDIO! Why? Because in their own words, "the 'fatties' will die first!". There's a lot of truth to that (even without the threat of the face-munching undead), which is why the military forces all soldiers to stick to standard physical training requirements. Same goes for other "in-the-sh*t" warriors like police, firefighters, etc.. So in this week's broadcast, I hooked up with my friend and former Navy SEAL, Stew Smith, to grill him on his best tips, tricks, and tactics for getting in amazing shape fast... and live another day! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The no B.S. truth about what it takes to survive in any crisis, threat or attack... and the #1 way to prepare your body for the obstacles you may face! How to build your "upper body" for fast, coordinated recovery when you find yourself flat on your face! Why your "core" is so critical to

There's nothing safer than an attacker who is UNCONSCIOUS! He can't hurt you... he can't stab you... he can't shoot you... and he can't call for help from his friends. That's why - if you truly are faced with a "can't back down" confrontation - your goal is to end the fight in just seconds! End it in one strike! Hit with everything you've got in that strike - like your life depend on it... because it just might. But what if your attacker is bigger and stronger than you? Well, what if I told you that you're about to discover how to literally TRIPLE your striking power and dramatically increase your chances of a 1-strike knockout? My good friend Russell Stutely will show you everything you need to know... Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The truth about "size and strength" when it comes to striking a knockout blow on any attacker. (Hint: Good news for "little guys"!) Stupid traps most people fall into that actually LIMIT your striking power! (Plus... a "knockout game" sneaky trick you can st