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Martial Arts Punching Mistake In Real Street Fight

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – (Note: The “Sticking” technique in this video is for TRAINING ONLY – not for real fighting) Martial arts has its place

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How To Knock Someone Out With A Headbutt

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Want to know how to knock someone out with one hit? This self defense technique for a headbutt knockout has been

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Firearm Defense: Weapon Retention – Fighting In Built Up Areas – Modern Combat and Survival

http://www.DefeatLargerAttackers.com – When fighting in built up areas in combat or home defense, weapon retention is critical to survival. This close quarters combat

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First Strike Self Defense Secret For Street Fights

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – In a real street fight, your self defense techniques must end the fight quickly. But most people punch for power rather

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Self Defense Tips: Muay Thai Knee Strike Mistake – Modern Combat and Survival

http://www.DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Muay Thai knee strike for self defense in close quarters combat can be a big mistake! Mixed martial arts uses Muay

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Self Defense Tips: Grappling Moves- Technique Defeats Takedown – Modern Combat and Survival

http://www.DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Grappling moves against a ground fighter in a street fight requires a technique that defeats the mixed martial arts mindset. This

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Multiple Attacker Self Defense Myths Exposed

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Self defense techniques against multiple attackers are different than fighting one person, yet martial arts experts often train incorrectly. Here are

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Do NOT Punch In A Street Fight

https://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Learning how to punch in a real street fight can be useless self defense training yet it’s taught as the most

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Fight Training – Street Fight Punching Mistake

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – In a real street fight, most inexperienced fighters focus too much on power punching haymakers. This self defense technique derived from

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Firearm Defense: Retention – Close Quarters Weapons Training – Modern Combat and Survivial

http://DefeatLargerAttackers.com – In a close quarters battle home invasion or self defense against a gun fight scenario, firearm retention is critical. Don’t try

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Firearm Defense: Stick Fighting Impact Weapon Myths – Modern Combat and Survival

http://www.DefeatLargerAttackers.com – Self defense against stick fighting with a club or baseball bat is not the same in a street fight as it

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MCS 319 – Self-Defense For Seniors

In this week’s podcast, we talk about self-defense for those who aren’t as strong as they used to be.

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Hand To Hand Combat: MMA Fighter Makes Horrible “Road Rage” Mistake

When Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Guma Epfane Vasconcelos got into a “road rage” altercation with a guy on a motorcycle, he made a “martial arts mistake” that ended in TRAGEDY!

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MCS 316 – 3 Tactical Tips Vs. Multiple Attacker Home Invasion

In this week’s podcast, we answer a question from one of our followers concerning 3 things you need to do when you’re facing a home invasion involving multiple threats.

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(3 Castle Doctrine Pics) Why My Neighbor ISN’T A “Gun Nut” Anymore. . .

Just when I think my words are falling on deaf ears, God sends me a message to keep on preaching… No, not about

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5 Reasons Revolvers DON’T Suck In A Real Gunfight

I know revolvers get a bad rap as a personal defense weapon. According to a lot of tactical super-ninja black-bag operators out there,

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MCS 308 – Deescalation Tips (Fighting Without Fighting)

If you can win a fight without having a fight at all, you’d want that, wouldn’t you? Well, in this week’s podcast, we explain 5 different techniques for defusing a fight before it can become one. Don’t miss this episode!

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Looter Defense In A Disaster: Home Defense Screw-ups Citizen Defenders Make

In a disaster, you have to defend your home, right? Too many people make serious mistakes when defending their “castles” during an emergency or disaster, though.

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1 Punch Knockout: This Move Stops You From Being BEATEN In The Street

Do you worry about being attacked by more than one person, or a much larger opponent? This one street fight move has NEVER failed me…

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Sheltering In Place (Quarantine/Lockdown): 3 Tips For Fortifying Your Property!

Pat Henry offers his expertise on the topic of fortifying a suburban home, especially in a WROL/SHTF type of collapse or crisis.

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Meditation For Warriors: Programming Your Brain For Self-Protection!

We think of meditation as a way to relax or focus. Well, it can also prep you for success in self-defense. Loren Christensen explains how.

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Multiple Attacker Gang Assaults: How NOT To Get Stomped To Death!

If you are fighting multiple attackers, there’s a very good chance you’ll end up on the ground – and if you do, you could be STOMPED to death! Here’s how to deal with that.

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Best Tactical Pen: 3 Things To Look For When Shopping

We’ve talked about tactical pens before, but here is a reminder of what you should be looking for when you buy one.

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Real Street Fights: Destroy Your Opponent With “Chop Kicking”!

There are a few different schools of thought when it comes to kicking in street fights. Martial arts expert Loren Christensen describes a kicking technique that you could use to good effect.

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Real Street Fights: Throwing Your "Combat Switch" For Self-Defense Against Multiple Attackers!

Facing multiple attackers is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Here are 3 tips for developing your mental “combat switch” to make that possible!

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Real-World “No-Spin Combat Knife-Throwing” With Ralph Thorn [#284]

Does throwing knives have a place in a real self-defense or survival situation? The answer might surprise you!

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Lethal Force: Could You Use These 3 Methods Of Potentially Deadly Defense?

Nobody likes to talk about it, but some techniques are potentially lethal. If your life was in danger, these methods might be the only way to escape and survive.

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MCS 281 – Unarmed Combatives: Defeating Weapons Attacks

  People FEAR weapons. Facing someone who’s armed, especially when you’re not… …is understandably something most of us dread. That’s because it’s a

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Real Street Fights: Throwing Your “Combat Switch” For Self-Defense Against Multiple Attackers!

Facing multiple attackers is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Here are 3 tips for developing your mental “combat switch” to make that possible!

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Women’s Self-Defense Lessons – How One Lone Woman Fought Back Against A Rapist’s “Bathroom Ambush” Attack

This incredible story turned out to be more than what we first thought – because Kelly Herron, who fought off a vicious rapist, also became an inspiration to the women in her community.

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Real Street Fights: 3 Things To Remember When Fighting A Larger Attacker!

Every guy, deep down, wonders how he’ll handle a much larger attacker. Here are three things to remember when it happens to you.

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Tactical Pen: 3 Things You Need To Know!

It seems like everybody has a tactical pen in their pockets these days. Here are three very important tips (plus a bonus) that you need to know if you carry one.

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Real Street Fights: “Must Know” Warning Signs!

The “sucker punch” is one of those things that can work on anybody. Matt Numrich shares his own “must know” warning signs of a real street fight attack headed your way.

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Self Defense For Women: 3 Realities Of The “Armed Woman” Lifestyle

Do you have a woman in your life you’d like to keep safe? Are you an armed woman yourself? Here are three realities of living as an armed woman, presented by firearms expert Susan Carrichner-Rexrode.

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Self-Defense For “Seniors” – Street Fights For Those Over 40 & Over 50

Are you getting older? Are you worried that you might not be able to defend yourself as you age? Famed martial arts expert Loren Christensen offers some advice for those of us on the “wrong” side of 40 years old.

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Real Street Fights: How To Combat FEAR!

We all deal with fear, and if you haven’t gone around getting into real fights every day for the last year, you’ll feel fear when confronted “on the street.” Learn how to conquer those feelings and win the fight in this post from Matt Numrich.

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Benghazi Riot Tips For EDC Gear – Escape And Evasion For Mob Violence

Riot escape and evasion tips from Benghazi? We talk to Kris “Tanto” Paronto, who has been there, done that… and learned hard lessons as a result.

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MCS 267 – Deescalate Or DIE

There’s horrifying video of a woman who stabbed another woman after a fight in the subway. None of it had to happen… and it illustrates how deescalation and conflict resolution could save your life on the street. Learn more in this week’s podcast.

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Best Tactical Machete Advice For Machete Attacks In The STREETS

Machete attacks have become very common. The machete is now the street weapon of choice in some parts of the world. Learn why… and learn how YOU can protect yourself.

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MCS 264 – Tactical Air Travel

Nobody likes air travel. The worst part about non-permissive environments (NPEs) is going completely unarmed… but there are some options for those who want to stay “tactical” even past security checkpoints.

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Escape & Evasion: 3 Hostage Escape Tips To Survive An Extreme Hostage Situation!

The threat of a kidnapping, hostage situation, or other similar danger is very real, as recent high-profile kidnappings (and escapes!) have shown us. Learn how to avoid, survive, and escape if you are captured.

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Best Tactical Tomahawk Fighting Tips For Self-Defense!

The tactical tomahawk can be used for self-defense, but there are some things you need to know first! Expert Benjamin Bradak fills us in.

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MMA “Cage Fighter” vs. Gang Member (Who Wins In A Real Street Fight?)

Would an MMA fighter beat an “untrained” street thug in a real street fight? The answer may seem obvious, but no matter where you stand, it’s got to be said!

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Multiple Attackers: Self-Defense Against Mobs (Who Do I Hit First?)

Multiple attacker defense is very challenging, because self-defense against mob violence is very dangerous. How do you fight a flash mob? How do you defend against multiple attackers at once, and who do you hit first? Moni Aizik offers his advice.

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MCS 258 – CCW Gear You Aren’t Carrying. . . But SHOULD!

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) gear can save your life in a real gunfight. In this week’s podcast, Buck Greene from MCS discusses several Everyday Carry (EDC) gear items you SHOULD have on you if you carry a gun.

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Dry Fire Training Tips: 3 Ways To Make At-Home Gun Training More Fun And Effective!

Dry fire training can make your at-home gun training extremely productive. To keep your home firearms training fun and effective, however, consider these tips.

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[MMA Streetfighting] “Bagel Boss” Viral Video Fight Footage Teaches 3 Deadly Lessons

The viral “Bagel Boss” video about an angry short guy teaches 3 deadly MMA/streetfighting lessons. If you thought he video was funny, you won’t after you read this.

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9-1-1 Realities Most Gun-Owners Don’t Know That Could Land You In Jail

911 Home Defense Call Realities: You could go to prison after dialing 9-1-1 in a shooting or home invasion. Learn what you to do and say (or NOT do and say) to stay out of prison.

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MCS 254 – Long Range Tactical Handgun Combat Training

Long-range tactical handgun combat training is absolutely essential for realistic CQC pistol combat. While the handgun is a short-range weapon, this podcast will change how you look at training with it — especially at long distances.

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Street Fight Self-Defense Lessons: What We Can Learn From Schoolyard “MMA”

Street fight bully attacks can teach us specific self-defense lessons. Fighting off a bully — even a bigger, stronger attacker, is something everyone loves. Try not to shout “worldstar!” as you check out this amateur MMA used for street defense.

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[HOME DEFENSE NEWS] Husband’s Home Invasion “Headshot” Saves Wife Held Hostage

If you came face to face with a home invader who was holding one of your loved ones hostage, what would you do? Would you DARE take the shot? Here’s the story of one man who did… and how it could have gone ALL WRONG.

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A Bouncer’s Guide To STRIKING FIRST When Confronted With An Aggressive Bully. . .

“Violence” was Geoff Thompson’s profession. The legendary bouncer was able to “read” an attack before it even started. . . and STRIKE FIRST!

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The #1 Biggest Mistake People Make When Training To Defeat A Violent Attacker In A Real Street-Fight!

In the street, “win or lose” is actually “live or die”. Too many people lose sight of that fact. And you can’t survive

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The 1 (And ONLY) Good Way To Answer A BULLY. . .

Have you ever been face-to-face with a “bully”? Most of us have. And I’m not just talking about the mutant 5th grader and his group of “future degenerates of America” laughing over top of you as you lay there in the dirt, wiping the blood from your nose. Bullies come in all shapes, types, and sizes… and some of them are truly dangerous.

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MCS 247 – Everyday Carry (EDC) Weapons When Traveling

Do you ever do any traveling? If so, you could have a big bulls-eye on your back for criminals who spot you’re “not

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MCS 244 – Data-Driven Defense Tactics Vs. A Violent Attack

MCS 244: Data-Driven Defense Tactics | RSS.com Here’s What You’ll Discover In This Week’s Episode: What’s the likelihood that the thug asking for

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MCS 243 – How To Be A “Dangerous” Hard Target To Criminals

If you look like food, you will be eaten. Discover the little-known secrets of a top bodyguard for becoming the “hard target” you were born to be!

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MCS 241 – Danger At The Door: Tactics For Defeating A Home Invasion

The #1 attack point for home invaders is your front door! Listen in as we discuss life-or-death home defense tactics to protect you and your family!

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[Concealed Carry Tips] 3 Sneaky Ways Criminals Attack… And How To DEFEAT Them!

Is YOUR concealed carry training based on real attacks? Compare your tactical response with how criminals REALLY target you on the street!

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MCS 239 – 3 Vicious Ground-Fighting Tactics For Real Street Fights

In a real street fight, a ground fight is one of the worst self-defense scenarios. These 3 groundfighting techniques will rule the street!

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The OTHER “First Rule” In A Gunfight (That Most Concealed Handgun Carriers DON’T Train For!)

You may have heard of “the first rule of a gunfight”, but is it enough for concealed pistol carriers to be their life on? Here’s the truth…

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MCS 238 – Top 5 Post-Shooting Mistakes When Help’s On The Way

Think YOU wouldn’t make any of these 5 self-defense shooting mistakes? You might be surprised. Avoid these blunders when help is on the way.

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MCS 237 – Three New “Ammo Hacks” For Personal Defense And Survival

Ammunition for personal defense and survival purposes is constantly evolving. This week I share 3 new ammo finds from one of our listeners!

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MCS 236 – Prison Predator Mind-Set For Self-Defense

If you want to know how to win a real street fight against an experienced, violent criminal, you must know how they think, target, and attack!

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3 Tactical Speed-Shooting Hacks To Get Your Gun Out Faster In A Real Gunfight

It’s a simple fact that a lot of gun-owners don’t want to admit… Despite how you see EVERYONE training down at the local

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MCS 235: Who Is Jeff Anderson?

Resources Mentioned In This Podcast: Claim your FREE Loot Locker membership and download our 1-page podcast cheat sheets in the Warrior Life Academy

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More Funny Gun-Rights Signs (That Can Be A Legal Self-Defense NIGHTMARE!)

Recently, my buddy Tim Larkin over at Target Focus Training posted one of my videos to his readers that generated a TON of

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MCS 231 – Concealed Carry Extra Ammo: Do You REALLY Need It?

MCS 231: The CCW “Extra Ammo” Debate | RSS.com Here’s What You’ll Discover In This Week’s Episode: How criminals REALLY attack! (Hint: It’s not

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3 Self-Defense Tips For Staying Off The Ground In A Real Street Fight!

The reason why so many physical encounters end up on the ground is due to our instinctual response to the inherent danger of

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MCS 228 – The Contact Shot For Close-Quarters Combat Gunfighting

MCS 228: The CQC “Contact Shot” | RSS.com Here’s What You’ll Discover In This Week’s Episode: 4 scenarios where the “contact shot” is the ONLY practical response to

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MCS 227 – Home Invasion Lessons From Real-Life Attack

MCS 227: Home Invasion Lessons | RSS.com Here’s What You’ll Discover In This Week’s Episode: The step-by-step home defense tactics Childress used to repel 3

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MCS 225 – 5 (More) Survival Gear Suggestions For Prepper Defense

Can you feel that “something” is coming? More than ever, we’re polarized as a nation and the prospects of coming together to face

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MCS 224 – Advanced Dry-Fire Tips For Tactical Firearms Training

Admit it…You’re not getting to the gun range as much as you “should be”, am I right? Hey, I get it… life is

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MCS 223 – A New Look At Personal Defense Handgun Ammunition Load-Out

Do you carry a concealed handgun?If so, what type of ammunition do you have loaded in it? That choice is often a hotly

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MCS 222 – Training “Freeze” Into “Fight”: Stress-Inoculation For Real-World Attacks!

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…

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MCS 220 – Prepper “Defense Gear” For Urban Survival

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

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MCS 219 – “Mystery” Gun Clearing Drill

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

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218 – Pocket Pistol Tactics For Concealed Carry

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

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MCS 217: Ankle Holster Tactics For Concealed Carry

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

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MCS 214 – Navy SEAL Daily Training Tactics With Chris Sajnog

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

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[NEWS] “Sheepdog” Steps In To Defend A Total Stranger From A Brutal Attack – Then Learns A Hard Lesson About Being A Protector!

Eric wasn’t looking for a fight – but when he saw the woman being mercilessly beaten in front of him, he knew he had to do “something”…

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MCS 209: The “Laser Advantage” For The Best Home Defense Firearms Plan

I ask this question at pretty much all of my firearms courses – and now I’ll ask it of you… … “Do you

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MCS 208 – Guided Chaos Close-Quarters Hand-To-Hand Combat

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

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MCS 205 – Real-World Tactical Awareness: “Yellow Zone” Tactics For A Dangerous World

You hear it all the time in the tactical world… … “Stay in the ‘yellow zone’ and be aware of your surroundings!” But

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MCS 203 – 5 Fast, Effective D.I.Y. “Handgun Hacks”

Ok, now THIS is going to be fun…Over the years, I’ve rubbed elbows and shared “secrets” with some biggest-names in the firearms world

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MCS 202 – Top 10 Everyday Carry Gear Items For Concealed Handgun Carriers

This week I have a challenge for you… If you carry a concealed handgun for personal protection (or even if you don’t, but

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Your Best Gun-Training Practice Plan Ever! [WL 198]

Has this ever happened to you… You FINALLY get some time to hit the local gun range… you grab your trusty smokewagon and

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MCS 196 – Top 5 Self-Defense Myths… BUSTED!

It’s the same with ALL “tactical arts”… Sometimes it’s not a matter of what you DON’T know that’s a danger… but rather it’s

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MCS 195 – Close-Quarters Knife Fighting Tactics With Scott Babb

It’s a strange FBI statistic about “deadly crime”…10% of victims shot with a firearm die from their wounds. But a whopping 30% of victims STABBED with a

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MCS 194 – Choosing The Best Fighting Knife With Bram Frank

There’s no arguing the point… … a gun is the “ultimate equalizer” when it comes to personal protection weapons, right? But nearly every gun-owner I’ve

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MCS 188 – Shoot Or Don’t Shoot? Concealed Carry Defensive Decision-Making With Peyton Quinn

Some people only seem to learn “the hard way”… (Like my teenage son and… well… teenage “me” as well, I guess. 😉 But

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Home Defense Story: 90 Y.O.’S “Bathroom Trick” Outwits HOME INVADER!

It was 10:45 in the morning when the gunman kicked in the door and caught 90 y.o. Jay Leone by surprise alone in

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MCS 179 – How To Dominate Your Attacker In A Real Street Fight With Mike Gillette

Counterattack Strategies For Real Street Fight Self Defense!The phrases say it all… …”self-defense“… “firearms defense“… The word “defense” implies that you’re on the

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MCS 175: Ground Fighting Tactics With Nik Farooqui

How To Win A Street Fight Ground Attack!It’s a common “statistic” you’ll hear self-defense trainers say all the time… … “80% of all

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MCS 173 – Top 5 Concealed Carry Mistakes (And How To Fix Them NOW!)

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

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MCS 171 – Defeating Multiple Attackers With Moni Aizik

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”

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MCS 170: My Personal Choice As The Best Home Defense Firearm

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

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MCS 169: Best Home Defense Shotguns To Defeat A Home Invasion

Nothing beats a shotgun for stopping power! (Except for maybe a bazooka.) When it comes to the best home defense weapons, many armed citizens

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MCS 168: The Best Home Defense Handgun Plan To Defeat A Home Invasion

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!

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MCS 167: Home Defense Zones – Layering Your Defenses To Defeat A Home Invasion

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

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