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

Do you carry a concealed handgun? If so, what type of ammunition do you have loaded in it? That choice is often a hotly debated topic and the ballistic testing behind the best type of ammunition for your personal defense handgun is always open for argument. But we're gonna go a few steps beyond just the "science"... In this week's podcast episode, my friend, Ox (the "mad scientist" of tactical firearms), takes concealed carry ammo load-out to an "art", with tactical insights on how to personalize your own carry ammunition for real-world attacks Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Why you might want to re-think loading just one type of ammunition in your handgun Live in a remote area? Hear what Ox loads for facing a 7,000lb "attacker" in the woods! 9mm vs. .45: Should old-timers stop being "science deniers"?  The "military ammo secret" for making sure you never hear the "click" that signals you're in big trouble! This interview was a blast for me and really made me re-think my own perso

Long before we were all running around in leopard-skin thongs, carrying sharp sticks (concealed of course), we've been focused on one single goal... ... to survive at all costs! To help us in this endeavor, the good Lord blessed us with the world's first "cocktail" - adrenaline - designed to make us "freeze, fight, or take flight" when facing sharp teeth, or outnumbered by hairy dudes with even sharper sticks. Unfortunately (or fortunately, rather), most of us aren't staring death in the face on a daily basis... which means your ability to react decisively to defend yourself, instead of freezing like a deer in the headlights, isn't as second-nature as it should be. But there IS a way to overcome this deadly obstacle... ...with very specific "training tricks" that a former SWAT Commander, Todd Lamb, is going to show us in this week's podcast episode. (Oh, and please don't make the mistake of saying, "That would never happen to me!" It HAS happened to me, and I share my own mistakes - and lessons learned - in t

It was an early Thursday morning when Greg Woodcox smelled smoke in the Paradise, California park where he took his two small dogs. Upon further investigation, he spotted a wildfire rapidly approaching his location. Wasting no time, he hightailed it out of the area to alert his friends living nearby and other residents. Alas, their "bug-out" convoy out of the area would take a deadly turn. Greg survived to tell their story - and even filmed the tragic consequences of failing to prepare for a disaster. This week we'll hear his story... and the 5 deadly "bug-out lessons" I need to share so you never suffer the same fate as Greg's companions. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The #1 mistake I see nearly EVERY survival-minded citizen make when starting their prepping plan! Cognitive Dissonance - Long words for a short, simple lesson about answering the question, "Should I stay or should I go?"  Steps you should take (right now!) to overcome the 2 biggest obstacles that threaten most citizen

It's a sad reality of "surviving" a disaster... Sometimes it's what happens AFTER a crisis strikes that calls upon you to protect yourself and those you love. I'm talking about "human predators"! Looters... desperate citizens turned "violent beggars"... outraged protesters overrunning lines of riot police and setting the city on fire... When the infrastructure we rely on for resources and protection crumbles into an "every man for himself" scenario, the police and military aren't going to come and surround your home to keep you and your family safe. It's all up to YOU - your knowledge, your training, and your "defense arsenal"... and I'm not just talking about guns! In this week's podcast episode, you'll get Chad Cooper's "Top 5" list of prepper defense gear to help you become the true protector you desire to be... and your family is counting on you to be! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The 1 thing nearly every gun-owner overlooks after purchasing their firearm... that's arguably even MO

We all know you're "supposed" to be training this... In fact, it's the #1 most fumbled handgun skill I and other trainers see time and time again at live-fire tactical courses (and I'm talking about expert shooters too!)... ..."handgun stoppage clearing"! Failure to feed... failure to extract... "squib load"... or just plain "outta bullets"! Different malfunctions will present themselves in different ways and require a different response to get your gun back in the fight. That's not easy to do when you're at "pucker factor 1,000" and some thug is slinging lead in your direction. So for this week's podcast episode, I got the "Mad Scientist" of the tactical firearms world, my buddy Ox, to reveal a powerful live-fire drill" you can use to develop almost "Jedi-like" powers over clearing any stoppage lightning fast - even at high-stress levels! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The most likely malfunctions your handgun has waiting for you! (Yes, I know your Whackmaster 5000 has never failed you

Micro-gun... mouse gun... "get off me gun"... A lot of gun owners poo-poo the pocket pistol as being too small and not having enough stopping power to be used in a self-defense shooting. Unfortunately, they misunderstand the POWER of the pocket pistol for the responsibly-armed citizen. But this week, I hope to make believers out of you hold-outs yet as I share why you should add a pocket pistol to your concealed carry arsenal, along with a few nifty tips on making them a true thug-stopping powerhouse! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "No stopping power!"... and other myths of the mouse-gun! When I actually PREFER a pocket-pistol as my back-up gun! The #1 micro-gun mistake made by women... their husbands... and even 1 gun-store owner I talked with! The only 2 holsters I recommend for your "get off me gun" (and one of them isn't even a "holster")! The answer to exactly "WHERE should I carry my pocket pistol?". (WARNING: My answer is the opposite of what 95% of other tactical instruc

There are so many ways to conceal a pistol for personal defense... "Appendix" carry... 3:30/8:30... "off-body"... shoulder holster... But one of the most popular ways to carry a firearm - especially a "back-up gun" - is with an ankle holster. Ankle holsters offer a LOT of benefits. But they also have a few drawbacks... and a LOT of tactical misunderstandings! That's why, for this week's podcast episode, I'll share with you 3 quick tips for optimizing the use of an ankle holster for concealed carry - whether for your primary carry weapon OR a back-up gun. But a word of warning... Some of the techniques I've developed are the OPPOSITE of what some other well-known instructors have been putting out and today... so promise to keep an open mind, ok? I'll explain all in this week's training... Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Advantages of ankle-carry concealment! (These may make you a believer once and for all!) 2 big failures of ankle holster deployment that can spell D.E.A.T.H. in a real gu

Few people know how bad things can get in a "collapse" than Jeff Kirkham... With nearly 29 years as a soldier and Green Beret, Jeff has seen beyond his fair share of what happens to resources, the "government", and everyday citizens when the world around you crumbles into ruin. And a new fictional novel he's just released, Black Autumn, has the power to not only entertain you with a riveting storyline of a group of spec-op soldiers who band together for survival... ...but also grant you some real-world lessons on how to protect you and those you love when the sh*t hits the fan! In this week's podcast episode, Jeff shares his personal combat experience as well as some "quick tips" on how to prepare NOW for a wide-scale apocalyptic event! (Hint: It's closer than you think!) Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "Black Swan" Collapse! How unrelated events can trigger an unstoppable chain of destruction - even a complete collapse of our country! The #1 worst "blind spot" the average citizen will

What could a combat soldier possibly know about CIVILIAN concealed carry tactics? Fair question. I mean, there's a big difference between the rules of engagement on a foreign battlefield and a criminal assault in a shopping mall parking lot, right? Well, yes... but there's a LOT the everyday Joe & Jane can learn from even the most obscure military training - IF you know where to look! In this week's podcast, I'll share 5 little-known concealed carry lessons I learned while serving as an infantryman in the U.S. Army. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: 2 ways this weird military "regulation" can save your life against a predatory (armed!) criminal! (Hint: I guarantee you're making this common mistake that gets jumped on by Drill Sergeants on DAY 1 of basic training/boot camp!) Which is more important in a self-defense shooting: Speed or Accuracy?  (My answer might surprise you!) The "ambush counterattack move" that's just as important for surviving a battle zone firefight as it is a pa

No, you don't have to be a Navy SEAL to guard yourself and those you love from danger. But copy these "daily tactical habits" from former SEAL instructor, Chris Sajnog, and you're guaranteed to walk out your front door with the confidence of a true protector! In this week's podcast episode, Chris will give you a peek into his personal daily training routine so you can make self-protection second-nature! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "Meditation for warriors"? How to harness the mental superpowers of the tactical gurus (without the mystical woo-woo mumbo jumbo)! Navy SEAL "fitness" for real people! No worries... Chris won't have you carrying a telephone pole on your shoulders. His secret is much simpler... and works for EVERYONE! No bullets necessary... steal Chris's daily dry-fire training tactics to become a better shooter - every single day! Why your eyes need "exercise" to become a better shooter... and how to do it! Building your own "sheepdog network" to teach, learn, and m

It's your #1 threat in "urban survival" scenarios... ... "human predators"! They come in MANY forms and whether you live in and around a highly-populated area or you need to travel into, or through, these areas after a wide-scale crisis or collapse, EVERYONE has the potential to be a threat to you and those you love. How will you protect yourself and those who rely on you for their safety when the "s" hits the fan and the wolves of our society are constantly on the lookout for their next victim? Well, in this week's podcast episode, I'll share with you 5 urban survival security factors that will get your self-protection plan off to a powerful start! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "Urban disaster sprawl": The Hurricane Katrina survival lesson that many unsuspecting communities learned (the hard way!) How to avoid "doomsday prepper syndrome"! (And the critical role your family plays in protecting you even before a wide-scale crisis hits.) When giving up your food (even your guns!) may

Ever been hungry? No, I mean like "3 days of zero food in your belly" hungry... People who have no access to food will resort to doing anything just to eat a few scraps of garbage. Want proof? When Hurricane Sandy hit NYC a few years back, a buddy of mine stuck in the city (and the news media) said it only took 2 days before average, everyday folks were diving into dumpsters looking for anything they could find to feed their family. When the grocery stores are empty and the masses are on edge, finding food (without getting killed in the process) is going to be a major undertaking - especially in the cities! So, in this week's podcast episode (the 3rd in our 4-part "urban survival training series"), I'll share with you several ways to feed yourself and your family using resources from devastated urban environments during a crisis. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: A "secret survival garden" option that requires no space... no outdoor sunlight... no training... and no magic "green thumb! A

You may have heard about the "Survival Law Of 3's"... "You can live 3 minutes without air... 3 days without water... and 3 weeks without food." While this is a pretty standard guideline, it also highlights just how important water is to your survival compared with food. Yet clean drinking water is take for "granted" because it's so easy to get it - much easier than going down to the grocery to resupply your meals, right? But in a SHTF "collapse" or other long-term crisis, your water supply could become contaminated or simply non-existent. Gaining access to clean water gets even trickier in urban environments where resources could be low - but competition with other citizens will be very, very high, right? Well, in this week's podcast episode (the 2nd in our 4-part "urban survival training series"), I'll share with you 3 ways to find clean, drinkable water when trapped or traveling through a city during a crisis. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Why the typical way preppers plan for water

"Urban survival"! It's one of the most sought-after survival skills by preppers seeking tips to escape, evade, and survive a SHTF event in or near populated areas. Urban survival is also one of the most misunderstood factors in prepping! In a series of 4 podcast episodes, we'll cover the reality of urban survival tactics you must know... even if you live in the "country"! In this week's podcast episode, we'll cover alternative "urban survival shelter" tactics to stay hidden and protected while the world around you is crumbling. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: If you're living or traveling in an urban area, this one "home" will give you the most options for changing your plan as conditions change! Abandoned buildings: Which ones will provide the safest refuge... and which ones you should NEVER go near! The common building my military unit used as a "combat HQ"... and how it can be the easiest to find tactical retreat in the city! "Secret doors" to secret places in the city! (Where to

I ask this question at pretty much all of my firearms courses - and now I'll ask it of you... ... "Do you have a laser sighting system attached to ALL of your home defense firearms? Handgun, shotgun, and/or rifle?" I'd say 95% of all students I ask say "no". Most don't have a reason why - they just never really thought about it before. Still others HAVE thought of it, but chose not to get one because they fell for any one of the common "myths" that are out there about using a laser for personal defense. Well, in this week's podcast episode, we're going to get you totally squared away with my Top 6 reasons you MUST have a laser sighting system... and a few tips on how to use one against a violent home invasion. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The "Hollywood myth" that brainwashes gun-owners into thinking that lasers are like a death-sentence in the dark! (And of course, the TRUTH behind this action movie nonsense.) Lasers vs. Red Dot Scopes! Which is more effective for engaging a violen

Real "street fights" aren't the pretty, choreographed scenes you see in the blockbuster action movies. They're chaos! Without training, that chaos leads to wild punches hoping and praying for a lucky knockout blow that will end the fight quickly. I don't like relying on "luck". I'm guessing you don't either, eh? Well, in this week's podcast episode, LTC. Al Ridenhour, reveals how to generate (and control!) explosive, fight-ending striking power - even in extreme close-quarters environments!  Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Why you already possess all the power you need to take down an attacker even twice your size... and how to tap into it at-will! How to FEEL and ANTICIPATE your attacker's next move so you can strike him where he's open and most vulnerable! (This is going to almost seem like a "magic"... but it's easier than you think!) Why "movement" is so critical in a real street fight... and what to do if mobility is a real problem for you. Smaller? Older? Weaker? Yes, that mak

In September of 2017, Hurricane Maria obliterated Puerto Rico's already feeble infrastructure. Hundreds of thousand of people were still without power at the beginning of this year, and thousands more struggle without the necessities of life months after the storm. In other words, what happened in Puerto Rico illustrates EXACTLY the type of collapse we need to prepare for! When that happens, the number of various threats you'll face GREATLY increases - from providing for your basic survival needs to being your own "protector" for you and your family as the world crumbles around you. And one of the biggest threats you'll face in a collapse? Looters! Last week, we did a deep-dive LIVE "Master Class" with survival/combatives instructor and disaster response Team Leader, Russ Adler (who had boots on the ground in PR after the disaster) for our New World Patriot Alliance. In this Master Class, we covered critical lessons learned from Puerto Rico's crisis and shared specific strategies you can use to protect yours

You see it on the news during any disaster... ... desperate citizens panicking at the grocery store! We all know that the last place you want to be when a disaster is headed your way is down at the grocery fighting some little old lady for the last box of Pop-Tarts, right? But do you know the best options for stockpiling your "survival food arsenal"? Canned goods? Military MRE's? Name-brand "survival food"? In this week's podcast episode, I'll share the good, bad, and ugly for your best options to feed yourself and your family during a crisis! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The inconvenient truth about why traditional "homestead" prepping fails instantly at survival food planning! (2 methods never even make it to the contest!) Do you have enough canned goods to get you through a crisis? (Does it even matter?  I'll give you my answer.) The "college prepper" lesson for building out your survival food plan on a shoestring budget! Prep like a soldier... eat like a soldier? Let me tell

You hear it all the time in the tactical world... ... "Stay in the 'yellow zone' and be aware of your surroundings!" But most people just consider this a general state of awareness without actually thinking about the real-world strategies to avoid an ambush attack by a violent predator. That ends today. In this week's podcast episode, I'll share 15 "no b.s. tactics" for not only achieving a yellow-zone status that works... but also some fast-action response strategies when your radar confirms "DANGER!" Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "Tactical Walking 101": 5 techniques that even experienced "sheepdog" protectors fall prey to when traveling in public areas! A new way to look at parking lots... through the eyes of a predator! EXACTLY what to do when you think you're being followed! I'll share how to confirm your suspicion... and then take action! Beyond the gun: Carrying isn't enough.  I'll show you how to back up your bravado with proven, effective prep-work! Why "eye contact" mat

I refer to it as your "Phase 3 Survival Plan"... It's that point where you're forced to evacuate your home in a crisis, using your vehicle to get to a safer location - when "it" happens... You hit that highway that's now a virtual "parking lot"of escaping refugees in broken down vehicles! When you can no longer make progress in your primary vehicle, the answer isn't to stay there with the other desperate victims. That's why prepping a "back-up" vehicle is highly recommended - and the most logical choice for most people is a bicycle, right? But not all bikes are "bug-out ready"! That's why this week I filmed a video for how to prep your "bug-out bike" and shared 5 primary factors you need to consider. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The best type of bicycle for bugging out!  (I ignored the advice of one of our other instructors - but I think you'll agree with my decision.) One simple modification to increase the speed and efficiency of your bug-out bike! (This is the very first thing I