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

Who says that prepping for combat isn't fun?   One of my favorite pastimes (and bonding excursions with my son) is our trip to the local paintball battlefield to test our fighting skills. But it's more than just a fun hobby... If you pay attention, there's a lot to be learned about real-world battlefield combat tactics! In fact, this week, I'll share my "Top 5" newbie mistakes that help me command the battlefield (well, most of the time)... and can help YOU survive if you're ever forced to defend yourself. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... If it waddles like a duck... it's a SITTING DUCK!  The #1 survival factor that most people take for granted - until it's too late! Battlefield gear that's a must-have!  It's cheap... easy to find... and these items can literally save your life if you're in a real fire fight! The difference between "cover" and "concealment"... plus, the biggest mistakes "dead men" make every time! Urban combat tactics: Little-known strategies for using your environment

You've got the best man-stopper loaded in your gun - NOW WHAT? Too often, gun owners think that just because they have the best gun and ammo picked out that their prep ends there. Not so my friend! This week, MCS Editor, Jeff Anderson, reveals 4 little-known secrets that every true protectionist must know in order to keep their gun in tip-top share year round - and not all of it is actually about the gun itself! Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... The #1 cause of a "failure to fire" that too many gun-owners ignore (at their own peril!) Why your defensive load is still at risk (even if you keep it tucked away in a drawer or safe)! Your yearly, monthly, and weekly "maintenance plan" all laid out in step-by-step scheduling mode. The most critical factor in your on-going weapon maintenance that nearly every gun-owner gets completely wrong! (This one is truly "life or death" folks!) No matter how experienced you may be, I promise you're missing out on at least one of these critical on-going s

Ready to shoot some ammo? After Part 1 in our "Tactical Ammo" series, you have at least one good candidate for a personal defense round for your handgun. But you need confidence that your ammo won't fail you - in the gun or out of it! MCS Editor, Jeff Anderson, shares 4 "lab tests" you can do yourself to not only test the integrity of your ammo... but its stopping power as well. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Soak your ammo in these 3 substances to recreate environmental conditions that could affect whether your round fires in action. A little-known "weak link" in cartridge integrity that could cause your firearm to explode!  (Worst part is, YOU may be helping it happen.) How to tell if your round has the "stopping power" you need to defeat a meth-juiced attacker charging you at full speed! Fun live-fire tests that will PROVE you have the ammo you can bet your life on!  (This could very well be the most fun you have on the range... ever!) In a real gunfight, your confidence in your

What's the best round to load into your personal defense handgun? Well, more often than not, the ammo someone chooses is based more on a cool name and flashy packaging than actual performance. But there are actually even more important criteria you need to be aware of to not only have confidence in your weapon's stopping power... but even for your survival AFTER you're forced to pull the trigger. MCS Editor, Jeff Anderson, offers a non-techie explanation that will force every gun owner to do a double-take on what's currently sitting in the chamber. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Your own personal "bullet expert" is literally just a phone call away (and they offer FREE consulting too!) Do you load your own ammo?  Sweet!  Now... avoid this "basement assassin" profile at all costs! 3 bullets juries HATE!  Buy them at your own risk of spending the rest of your life in a jail cell... even if you were justified in shooting! The ONLY type of ammo to feed up the pipe of your handgun!  Don't

On the night of September 11th, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya, an armed mob of militants attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex. A team of six American security operators, including Kris "Tanto" Paronto, went beyond the call of duty to courageously venture into the mass chaos in order to save the Americans trapped by the violent mobs. The battle lasted for 13 hours and Kris and the other members of his Team share their harrowing tale in a new book and soon to be movie. But the Benghazi attack can also teach us some very valuable lessons about surviving civil unrest when you're looking out your window at Ferguson-type protests, unrest, violent mobs, no "rule of law"... and no help on the way. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... How to spot the "red flags" of revolt long before the cars are burning in the street outside your home and the mobs are out your front door! Little-known strategies for developing your "Plan B" escape plan to hight

When law enforcement is overwhelmed with keeping law and order down at the food riots and anti-police demonstrations, who will watch over the neighborhood you and your family live in? Ask the Oath-Keepers and the brave Ferguson citizens who took matters into their own hands to protect the local homes and business from being another fireball victim of looters and arsonists.  The'll tell you who. In this on-going conversation with survival expert, Pat Henry, about "neighborhood defense", we dig deeper into the simple ways you can build your own "fortress" around your home and - even your block - to give yourself a fighting chance. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... How to divide your defense plan into "sectors".  Pat takes things outside of the typical military or security approach and brings your analysis right into your own neighborhood using today's technology! Building checkpoints and road barriers!  Keep the knuckleheads as far out as possible and you'll keep them from getting within "Mol

When a disaster or crisis strikes, the best place for you to be is most likely going to be in your home where you and your family can wait out the threat. But if you make any one of these 5 common "shelter-in-place" mistakes, you could be in for a rude awakening... and potentially a life-or-death struggle you didn't plan well enough for. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... A common mistake you may be making with prepping your family for a disaster.  This one is hard to un-do... so the sooner you learn this principle the better! Got food?  Good, because when the grocery store shelves go empty and all you have is the food in your cupboards, you're gonna want to avoid this big mistake that could leave you and your family starving! Think you're gonna drink out of your bathtub when the SHTF?   Think again... and follow my "magic water tricks" to pull clean, drinkable water from thin air. Get that spraypaint can ready for your "Looters Will Be Shot" sign!  (Or maybe not?) The #1 biggest mistake

Like me, many parents and grandparents out there are answering the call to raise more self-reliant children who can face any danger with practical skills when no help is around.   This week, I tracked down a survival school instructor (and high school teacher) who has dug deep into some simple ways to prepare any child with the skills they can use to face any danger... as well as prepare for life in general We cover a lot of really great tips you’ll be able to use with ANY child in your life who you’d like to become better prepared... AND you’ll discover ways to make it FUN at the same time. Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... How to get your child into a "survival mind-set" WITHOUT filling them with fear over things they can’t control! The best "wilderness survival" skills to teach children if they're ever separated from you or other group! Small children are no match for larger "human predators" in our society... or are they? Everyday carry gear for KIDS! Fun ways to teach any child s

So you have cases of MRE's and enough beans to power a small methane plant all ready for the apocalypse... ... but what if your friends and family (who didn't prepare of course) come looking for something for their grumbling tummies? Or what about the door-to-door hit squads of grub-grabbers in uniform ordered to lighten your load of Froot Loops? One of our readers had this question and sent it in for a Q&A podcast this week: "I'm building up food reserves and do not really have a safe hiding place and I don't have a bugout location.  I'm stuck here.  Where can I hide my emergency food? GREAT question and I covered a LOT of tips related to this scenario (many of which I hear often). Here's what you'll find in this week's episode... Feeling "stuck" at home? When bugging out doesn't seem like an option, do this... How to decide which type of survival food is best for your needs. The "threats" to your food supply (and the #1 way to keep them at a minimum)! Indoor and outdoor options for hiding your su

One of the hard realities you must face during a collapse is the potential loss of the emergency support we take for granted during "normal" times - life police, fire, and of course, medical facilities and services. When you or a family member is gravely ill and there's no doctor around to help, will you know what to do? In this episode, Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy share their best survival herb remedies you can grow in your own backyard or indoor garden! Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Herbs that help to relieve stress and anxiety to offer you a clear head to make life-saving decisions! Mother Nature's pain-relievers! "Pandemic Tea" - Listen as we build out the recipe in real time (Wanted: Brave souls to actually make this... and drink it!  Would love your feedback!) How to prevent infection in germ-filled environments! "Disaster Pants" - How to protect your tighty-whiteys after drinking bad water or eating contaminated food.  (This happens more than you can imagine... and is a real k

A survey once done with American households found that about 75% of all households only have about 3 days of food available if there were any sort of disaster or crisis that disrupted our infrastructure.   That’s why most smart survivalists have already begun stocking up on survival food in order to prepare for a potential collapse. But the true survivor knows that an even BETTER plan is to have an alternative food source available to help you extend your supplies along the way rather than be put in a position where you're hungry and at the very end of your stockpile of MRE’s and freeze-dried food.   But hunting and fishing in a post-collapse world is going to require you to collect all the little “hunting hacks” you can collect and survival hunter, Erich Jameson, unloads some of his best in this week’s podcast… Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Pros and cons of hunting with firearms in a post-collapse scenario... and the best alternatives you should consider stocking up on now to prep your co

in 1992, when police officers  who beat Rodney King were cleared of wrong-doing, the Los Angeles area erupted in violence. As chaos consumed the city, buildings burned, business were looted, and innocent passers-by were dragged from their vehicles and beaten mercilessly. You're about to hear the on-the-scene account from one police officer, Scott Reitz, who was trapped in the middle of the meltdown, fighting for his life. His "no b.s." lessons learned will help you prepare for any type of mob violence where the predators of our society are on the prowl, looking to prey on the weak. Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... What you can expect to see when you look out your window during time of civil unrest... and what you can expect from your local first-responders!  (Hint: It's not the answer you want to hear!) How your "mental focus" changes when faced with a "mob mentality"... and how to develop the proper "mind-set" you need to survive! Driving into a mob! Listen to the mistakes one unaware tr

Woo-hoo! This is our 52nd Modern Combat & Survival podcast episode, marking one full year of an amazing journey that has pulled together the best tactical network on the planet with one goal... ... help our listeners become a better "protector and patriot"! Did we accomplish our mission? Judging from all the 5 ***** ratings on our iTunes channel, I'd say so. And what better way to celebrate our 1-year anniversary than to share some more tips submitted by our podcast listeners and our blog, magazine, and facebook fans and readers? Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Larry (Royal Palm Beach, FL) shared his "top 2" favorite survival manuals (one is even PERFECT if you have kids!) Mike B. (Bonner Springs, KS) is a retired police officer with a very realistic look at what you can expect from your local cops in a SHTF collapse! (Straight from the horse's mouth my friends.) David R. (Tempe, AZ) gives a step-by-step "do-it-yourself power" solution that hijacks a little-known electricity resourc

We all know you need to prepare for disasters and unexpected crisis. Food... water... self-protection... evacuation plan... gear... But what if you're... um... "old-er" or have mobility problems like a wheelchair, walker or other obstacle holding you back from a fast bug-out decision? Are you just doomed to sit in your home with Mr. Fluffernutter (your cat) and pray that your time hasn't come? Not according to Tony Nester who's here to help you plan your escape or how to shelter-in-place for any disaster! Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... How to plan for a forced-evacuation bugout when throwing a 50lb backpack over your shoulders and hiking off into the wasteland just isn't an option! Prepping on a budget!  When your limited by a fixed-income, here's how to make every penny count and still be prepared. Real-world self-defense tips against looters and opportunists who may target the elderly as "easy targets" when law enforcement response isn't available! How to plan for your "prescription

When the one shot you get could mean the difference between death or survival - whether a deer in your sights for your hungry family's next meal or an enemy combatant in a force-on-force battle - you damn well better hit your target! But outside of the range where you have a nice bench and a sandbag support, are you 100% you could hit that shot? You will be... once you discover the many secrets to field-expedient shooting for pinpoint rifle marksmanship with our special guest, Ian Kenney. Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... 3 common myths and mistakes that separate the "sniper" from the wild shooter whose shots never hit their target! Do-it-yourself field-expedient methods for keeping your rifle in perfect position from front to back - every time! The best methods to make your sight-picture steady as a surgeon's hands without the use of fancy-schmancy after market gizmos and gadgets! Fast-action improvisation techniques for those "targets of opportunity" that don't give you time to get int

I LOVE getting feedback and advice from our podcast listeners and our blog, magazine, and facebook fans and readers. I always learn so much from YOUR experiences and training tips so we decided to take 5 tactics submitted to us on our survey site at www.MyBestSurvivalTip.com and make y'all the stars this week Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Jeff P's (Cleveland, TN) challenge to any home-owner to find your own weak spots... before a home invader does! Michael (Greencastle, PA) has a unique bedtime ritual that some might find weird... but a home invader won't catch HIM with his pants down! Robert (Austin, TX) bets that you WON'T be able to pass this "window test"... and it will shock the hell out of you that you overlooked this major flaw in your escape plan! BONUS DOWNLOAD!  This special audio file from Kenneth B from Niagara Falls, NY will help you take your home-based gun training to the next level.  (And of course I just had to sexy it up for you a little bit more!) When an active

Not all personal defense knives are designed for the reality of deadly knife combat. The right knife - from grip to blade - must be focused on one thing alone... to kill if necessary.  Quickly. In this "archive broadcast", MCS Editor Jeff Anderson gets grilled on the features you should consider when choosing a knife you can bet your life on. Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Common mistakes so many blade-carrying patriots make in their knife choices... that could set you up for a deadly surprise if you ever need to use it to save your life! The 3 main features you need to analyze based on "street reality" when choosing your combat knife! Which blade design is most suited for deadly edged-weapon fighting (especially when your attacker may be heavily clothed and hard to cut)! The most overlooked factor in combat knife design that could literally put you at a disadvantage in a real-world attack! (Too many companies go for "cool" instead of "practicality" when designing this one feature.)

When the world gets turned upside-down and law and order have come to a screeching halt, your home may no longer be the safest place to stay. But the road to safety may not be without its own hazzards and protecting your family from the potential threats of militia "warlords", military and rebel checkpoints, or deadly ambushes designed to rob you of your survival gear and supplies will be a serious concern for you. That's why I reached out to grab Max Velocity, a battlefield-proven ops expert, to school us on how to conduct your mobile escape while evading hostile threats. Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... The biggest "tactical mistakes" most people make when planning their escape plan to their bugout destination (and how to fix it now!) How to fortify your survival team convoy against attacks from rival groups, gangs, scavengers, and other post-collapse threats! Checkpoints! These are dangerous funnels that could trap you and your family in a no-escape scenario. You'll discover how to avo

You already know that the criminals walking your streets don't like to take any chances, right? If you're going to be attacked, it's likely to be by 2, 3, or even more thugs who think you're an easy target. Fortunately, you've got your "smoke-wagon" at your side and a feeling like this gang just picked the wrong sucker to try and take down. But putting a stop to a bunch of badasses with blood in their eyes isn't the same as firing against one dinky paper target down at the gun range. You need to think, move, and train in a way that takes into account all the dynamics of engaging multiple attackers with your firearm. Fortunately, you've got EJ Owens to share some of his street-proven tricks that will help you take your personal protection skills to the next level. Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... Why training for single-thug combat is NOT the same thing as a multiple attacker ambush... and what to do about it! The "top 3" considerations you need to look at when choosing a personal defense we

Whether it's a search-and-rescue mission to locate a lost child... or evading the desperate masses of zombie citizens after a collapse, your ability to "read" the land for clues is a skill that few survivalists ever prepare for. Big mistake. In this special broadcast, we speak with expert trainer, Kevin Reeve of OnPoint Tactical, about methods used by the legendary Apache Scouts that YOU can use to master the skills of "survival tracking". Here's what awaits you in this week's episode... How to train yourself to see more... sense more... and develop an invisible communication with the land around you! Big mistakes made by most people that will never allow you to track another person's movements when you need to be on their trail! Secret signs to look for when tracking a lost team member or recovering supplies stolen by rogue "war parties" after a collapse! How to employ "counter-tracking" skills to hide your movement when bugging out to safety! Strategic tactics to find... approach... and "read" an a