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

Yes, the AR-15 is once again under attack! In the ongoing gun control debate, the AR consistently gets whacked the hardest as an "assault rifle" whose only purpose should be to mow down enemy combatants on the battlefield. I can tell you that this one topic has quite a few heated debates in my own household - particularly after ANOTHER horrific mass-shooting in a Florida High School. So it's time for another one of my personal rants in response to an article I saw about how the AR-15 is an "insane" choice for personal defense. And I'll warn you... You may not like some of my answers - which is why I'd ALSO like to hear YOUR proactive solutions. We're all in this together - for the safety (AND security!) - of those we love.

Whether it's a backpack, briefcase, or the cheesy old "fanny pack", carrying your firearm off your person has its drawback... ... but it ALSO has some serious advantages for the concealed handgun carrier! If you've ever been frustrated with not being able to wear certain clothes because your belt-worn firearm bulges in all the wrong places, then this is the podcast for you! In this week's podcast episode, combat-focused firearms expert, Omari Broussard, reveals how to think "beyond the belt", and make off-body concealed carry work for YOU! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Why "off-body carry" has become the hottest new tactic for concealed firearms! Exactly what to look for when choosing an off-body carry option for your handgun!  How to maximize your additional off-body storage advantage with defense-focused "everyday carry" gear! Little-known secrets for a lightning-fast draw-stroke - even when your gun isn't on your belt! Simple-yet-effective "training drills" for off-body conce

There isn't a prepper on the planet who hasn't fantasized about it... ... a rolling "battle fortress" on wheels - complete with spiked rims and a mounted .50-cal on top - gassed up and ready to plow through the hordes of zombies gathering outside your home's picket fence! Of course, this makes it a bit awkward when dropping the kids off at soccer practice, but hey... I'd sacrifice a few sneers from snobby parents to feel the unleashed power of a tricked-out battle tank any day, wouldn't you? The reality though is that this type of an approach is NOT only impractical... it's downright dangerous when you're trying to go unnoticed while getting to safety in a natural disaster or crisis. And this week, a new trainer in our network, Ryan Lee Price, is here to show us the best ways to prep your "bug-out mobile" on a budget! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The #1 BEST "bug-out vehicle" you should own right now! (The answer may just surprise you!) Getting to safety... no matter WHAT obstacle is

Yes, it's true... The zombie hordes invaded Las Vegas just about a week ago! Probably "bad timing" if you're a zombie, since Las Vegas was simultaneously overrun by a sea of "contractor beards" in 5.11 tactical pants for SHOT Show 2018. In fact, I teamed up with some of my "tactical buddies" and we single-handedly defeated the entire zombie apocalypse (with only 3 beads of sweat).  If you're confused, don't worry... it's all in this week's free podcast episode where I tell you a quick story and share with you my #1 "tactical takeaway" from this year's largest firearms trade show! And I'm making my prediction now... This is THE "future of tactical firearms training" and you don't have to wait. You can copy this trend RIGHT NOW and start using the same type of training as military and law-enforcement... at a fraction of the cost! I'll tell you what it is... and how to get started right away!

The phrases say it all... ..."self-defense"... "firearms defense"... The word "defense" implies that you're on the receiving end of a violent attacker... and that puts you at a serious disadvantage in being able to survive a real street fight - especially when we're talking hand-to-hand or hand-to-weapon combat. The key to surviving is to turn the tables on your assailant and dominate HIM - forcing him to react to YOU in order to defend himself. This kind of "street fight domination" takes special knowledge of how to fight back so for this week's podcast episode, I called up my friend (and badass bodyguard), Mike Gillette, to share some key self-defense tips from his new training program. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: How to strategically position your body during the "interview" stage of an attack... to set yourself up for dominating control over your aggressor! Using the "science of leverage" to strip your attacker of his ability to throw a punch!  Mike's simple "takedown formula"

It's more than just a "survival weapon"... It's now being used by both military and law enforcement as a "tool" for breaching obstacles, handling small chopping tasks, and rescuing trapped victims. I'm talking about the tactical tomahawk... ... and if you don't have one, you could be missing out on one of the most powerful close-quarters melee weapons to add to your arsenal. But for "combat" purposes, the effectiveness of ANY weapon relies primarily on the skill of the person wielding it, right? So, how CAN you use the tactical tomahawk's unique qualities in real world combat? Well, for this week's podcast episode, I asked "combat tomahawk" expert, Benjamin Bradak, for his best close-quarters tactics. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Why you can't just pick up a "hawk" and fight without understanding the #1 pitfall waiting for you! (Hint: You won't be able to escape this tomahawk "problem"... but you CAN use it to your advantage if you know how!) Tactical tomahawk "combat features"! Here

Tactical vs. tacti-cool? If you ever go to an AR-15 tactical rifle course, more than likely you're going to find at least one attendee who's proudly sporting an AR that looks like a Swiss Army Knife and Inspector Gadget had a baby in the aisle of a Bass Pro Shop. But do you REALLY need all those AR-15 accessories, gadgets & gizmos for personal and home defense? Well... some... (maybe?)... This week, my buddy (and tactical instructor/competitive shooter), "Ox", and I will be doing a deep-dive workshop for our NWPA members about the do's and don'ts of customizing your AR-15 the right way from the ground up. So for this week's podcast, I asked him for the biggest mistake most people (even those "experienced" gun gurus) make when customizing their AR-15's.   Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The #1 question you MUST ask before even thinking about adding a single component to your AR! Should you have "different rifles" for different purposes? Why customizing your AR-15 for personal defen

It's a sad, sad fact... Much of the firearm skills being taught today (and widely practiced at local gun ranges all across the country) won't hold up when you're faced with a real life-or-death gun battle in tight quarters... a dark parking lot... or under the florescent lights of a convenience store at one in the morning. Just ONE of these skills is the "single-eyed sighting" that 99% of all shooters practice. In this week's podcast episode, former Navy SEAL trainer, Chris Sajnog, reveals his close-quarters shooting tactics and a strange method for using BOTH eyes to accurately engage your target. I've been using this weird trick for over 30 years with my M-16/AR-15 and with my handgun for the last 10 years or so.  It just WORKS... and I urge you to try this out yourself using Chris's step-by-step techniques! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: What Navy SEALs know about the "combat reality" of a gunfight (that you don't?) Why traditional range training can cost you your life in a real att

It's a common "statistic" you'll hear self-defense trainers say all the time... ... "80% of all fights end up on the ground"! Whether that's a realistic number or not, the reality is that anytime you're trading blows with an attacker, you're already in a close-quarters combat scenario. At that range, the longer the fight lasts, the greater the chance your aggressor will grab you and try to throw you or drag you down to the pavement. It's just a fact. When your ability to fight on your feet has been compromised, what tactics can you rely on to avoid being choked, pounded into the cement, or transformed into a human football for your attacker's buddies to kick around while you lie there immobile? In this week's podcast episode, a new member of our network, Nik Farooqui, shares some critical tactics for not only "surviving" a ground attack... but emerging the victor! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Stay on your feet! (How to do it!) How to defend from the ground when your attacker is still

It may come when you least expect it... ... a "no-warning" disaster or crisis that finds you separated from your family and away from all your pretty survival gear. It could be a grid-down blackout... a tornado... earthquake... terrorist attack... whatever it is, your and your family's safety is on the line and you've got to react IMMEDIATELY to bring everyone together and get to safety. Are YOU prepared for the "instant disaster"? You will be after this week's podcast episode with survival trainer, Jonathan Hollerman, as we discuss the supplies and plans you need to always be "at the ready"! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Your first 3 actions you MUST take as soon as you see the signs a disaster, crisis, or attack is headed your way! Personal "everyday carry gear" (EDC) you should have on your body for instant access!  What to do when you're at WORK and a crisis strikes! Survival gear for your VEHICLE so you're always prepared... even when between destinations! How to rally your

We're needed now more than ever... ... responsibly armed "sheepdogs" who go about their day scanning for danger... and are ready to protect ourselves and others from violent criminals and active shooters! But being an armed protector requires more than a Desert Eagle 50-cal handgun and a few trips to the range. In fact, right now - if you carry concealed - you may be making some common mistakes that could jeopardize your life (or the life of someone you love)... and you don't even know it! What might those concealed carry mistakes be? Well, I asked my buddy and firearms expert, EJ Owens, to give me his "top 5" list from his training of military, law enforcement, and civilians... and then give his "quick fix" you can follow right away. See if any of these 5 common CCW mistakes apply to you... and take action on putting them behind you! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: The "psychological gap" so many concealed carriers fall for that will stick you in a dangerous gunfight... that you do NOT w

It's a little-known fact that Santa loves guns. I mean, let's face it... delivering toys and goodies to the entire world means having to travel to some very dangerous areas, right? And let's not forget Mrs. Clause... Who do you think is protecting her from savage snow monsters while Santa is out freezing his jingle bells off? The elves? Puh-leeeeeez! Now, being a fellow gun-lover, I'm sure Santa would LOVE to hear what you want stuffed in your stocking this year... So for this week's podcast episode, I took a special request from one of our top blog commenters and offer you (and frustrated family members) my "Top 12" list for the best gift ideas! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: "Range gear" that never goes out of style! "Back-up" everyday-carry gadgets for self-protection! Chocolate for "real men"! "Old West" plinking gizmos that make shooting even MORE fun! A "home gun range" must-have! And a whole lot more! Please be sure to leave a comment with your own personal holiday "wish

Facing multiple attackers in a real streetfight is one of the most life-threatening encounters you could ever find yourself in! Unfortunately, most "self-defense training" is done with a heavy focus on one-on-one attacks... even though the reality is that most criminal attacks aren't always a one-on-one scenario. Criminals don't want a "fair fight"... which is why they use weapons and troll in gangs to stack the odds in their favor - whether for a parking lot holdup or a violent home invasion. Of course your best defense in a multiple attacker fight is to get away as quickly as possible... but you and I both know that this isn't always an option and you may have to fight for your life against 1, 2, 3, or even MORE attackers. That's why, in this week's episode, I asked my old friend (and Israeli Commando), Moni Aizik, to share with us his best tactics for surviving this very real threat! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: How to develop a "multi-attack mind-set" so you don't defeat yourself b

Well, we're finally here! After 4 weeks of talking about the best home defense firearms and tactics, it's time for me to reveal the exact weapon I personally rely on as my go-to "thug buster" to defend myself and my family in the case of a violent home invasion. Can you guess yet what it is yet? (No, it's not a machete!) Actually, my specific choice is one degree off from the firearm platform I'm about to talk about in this week's podcast episode, but first I have to lay a little bit of groundwork for why this platform is so superior (in my humble opinion) to other weapons for home defense. Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: Answering the "capacity vs. accuracy" question... and how this is the ONLY weapon group that comes out on top after the smoke clears! Real-world stopping power proof! (It's about more than just "big bullets"!) Busting the "over-penetration" myth!  (And I'm talking WIDE open!) A "different" version of this firearm that's even BETTER suited for living room combat! (Y

Nothing beats a shotgun for stopping power! (Except for maybe a bazooka.) When it comes to the best home defense weapons, many armed citizens choose a shotgun as their primary "family-defender". But like any weapon, there are pros & cons... as well as lots of myths and misinformation about the best shotguns to defeat a home invader. In this week's podcast episode, we'll explore a new perspective on how to choose a shotgun specifically for home defense.   (Plus... I have an extra freebie bonus for you in the show notes you can access right away!) Here's a quick look at what you'll discover in this week's episode: How to minimize the "kick" of a shotgun... without giving up "stopping power"! Pump vs. Semi-Auto: Which version of the home defense shotgun is best when you're staring down the hallway at a charging home invader! The best "home defense shotgun load" to maximize stopping power without endangering your loved ones! My personal home defense shotgun pick! Copy my plan or go your own way. [Fre

Do you own a handgun for home defense? If you don't, I have some great tips on how to choose the ultimate home invasion defender! If you DO already own a home defense pistol... well, let me offer you some more advanced tips for fine-tuning your current smoke wagon! This week's podcast episode starts our in-depth look at the best weapons for home defense and there's no better place to start than with the most common weapon of choice - the pistol!   Here's a quick look at what you'll discover in this week's episode: Glocks vs. 1911's vs. Desert Eagles? The "truth" about which brand of firearm is best for defending your home and your loved ones! Is the 9mm the best home defense caliber? Or is it the .45? Hmmmmm... How to "arm" an unwilling spouse for home defense! I'll share my personal journey in how I prepped my Liberal wife for defending herself while I travel! The #1 home defense handgun secret! If you take nothing else from this episode, this single "fast-access" tactic is the most critical factor in

Your home is your castle, right? And the whole purpose of the castle wasn't just to provide the king and queen a home... but to make it a stronghold that could withstand an attack by an enemy! Will YOUR "castle" keep out the enemy? Especially when it's a couple of violent home invaders intent on busting through your defenses and terrorizing you and your family? Well in this week's podcast episode, I'll show you how to "layer" your defenses for the ultimate home protection plan - even if you live in an apartment - that allows you to own your battlefield and defeat any infiltrator! (Plus... I have an extra freebie bonus for you in the show notes you can access right away!) Here's a quick look at what you'll discover in this week's episode: 3 "military words" every homeowner must know to fully understand battlefield strategy... and create your first layer of defense! Through the eyes of your attacker: How looking at your home in a completely different way can reveal your weakest links and avenues of attack! (

It's that time of year again! While I do my best to unload as much sugar into every little germ-bag's candy-hauler that comes up to the door with a happy "Trick or Treat!", there's actually one day I love even MORE than Halloween... ... and I'm about to make this YOUR favorite "after-holiday" event as well! In this week's podcast episode, I'll reveal several training props you can pick up NOW that will instantly add more realism to your self-defense, survival, and firearms training - AND save you a bunch of moolah at the same time! Here's a quick look at what you'll discover in this week's episode: Edged weapons! Could this 1 cheap gizmo I'll tell you about be even BETTER than the expensive training aids you'll find online? In real life, bullets don't make nice, neat tiny holes and knives don't lie when you've been cut - which is why you need to add this common "movie prop" to this year's shopping list to bring a reality check to your blade and gun training! This one "girlie item" doesn't lie about wheth

Let me guess... You consider yourself a fine, upstanding citizen whose daily job doesn't require you to be a violent predator, right? Yeah, I thought so. But for the "wolves" of our society, violence is a weapon they employ with supreme mastery And when YOU become their target - on the street, in a parking lot, or in  your home - well, in the words of this week's podcast guest... "Violence is rarely the answer... but when it is, it's the ONLY answer!" So how do you master the "tool" of violence to defeat a bigger, faster, stronger, and more experienced criminal? In this week's free podcast episode, Tim Larkin, offers some key mind-set and combatives tips from his latest book! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: How the Average Joe's & Jane's understanding of "violence" is creating easy targets for society's asocial predators! (Don't fall into these same traps!) The key difference between "social aggression" and "asocial violence"... and how it holds the secret to developing your kill-or-

What did you see the last time you went to the local gun range? My guess is that it was a line of shooters all taking slow, careful aim at a paper target 7-10 yards downrange, right? But is that REALLY how you think you'll be attacked? In a real street attack, you can damn well be sure that some thug is going to be right up in "bad breath zone"... strike with no warning... your heart will be pounding in your chest... and your hands will be trembling as the shock hits you! But fighting back may be your only option if your attacker isn't satisfied with simply running off with your wallet. So what's the best way to make a stand... get to your gun... and engage your attacker in such a high-stress encounter? Well, in this week's podcast episode, former Israeli special forces soldier, Ron Grobman, will share a cool training tip you can use down at the local gun range to make your training more realistic! Here's What You'll Discover In This Week's Episode: What most shooters are getting completely WRONG down at the