That’s sarcasm, folks. We’ve seen this one before, but I can’t find the article at the moment. Recently, John over at ASP covered it and man, it gets me every time. If you ever see someone doing something unsafe with a firearm, such as pointing it at someone, say something. If you’re the person who […]
When Aim Really Matters: Domestic Dispute, Thought Armed Burglary, Tests Officer’s Marksmanship
This is a terrible one, for sure. Officers were responding to a call about a possible home break-in after hearing glass break and people yelling. When they arrived, they found a busted out window and two people inside. One person had a large knife, and the other seemed to be a hostage. After failed attempts […]
GRAPHIC WARNING: Man Encounters Mountain Lion, And The Deadly Result Is Being Debated Online
While out in the wilderness, there are many animals that we may come across that are absolutely deadly by nature. Big cats are in that category, and a concern for many who venture out. They can sneak up on you undetected, and inflict serious injuries in mere seconds, often times fatal. The man in the […]
When A Gun Comes Out, Sometimes All You Can Do Is Fight Like Hell
I’m not talking about the two people on the left in the video below. They’re sitting ducks. The situation isn’t taken very seriously by them, and if it were, their reaction was less than desirable. I’m talking about the guy who comes up behind the man with the gun, and absolutely handles business. This very […]
Watch Police As They Take Down Active Shooter At Wisconsin Casino
Back on May 1st of this year, there was a deadly shooting that took place at a casino in Oneida, Wisconsin. The gunman shot and killed two people and injured another. Recently, police released badge cam video that shows police find and confront the gunman, and ultimately shoot him. The suspect did not survive. An […]
Why We Practice Drawing From Concealment, And Why Having First Aid Tools Is Important
An off-duty officer initially complies in the video below as he is car is being stolen at gunpoint. The robber then decides that he wants to rob the man as well, and that’s where the compliance needed to change. When the frisk started, the officer knew that the bad guy would eventually find his gun, […]
Police Show Up At The EXACT Moment An Armed Robbery Begins
A neighborhood in Los Angeles was seeing an increase in crime, so police stepped up their patrolling of the area. One of those patrol vehicles happened upon an armed robbery, by sheer luck, and was able to spring into action within seconds. You’ll have to watch the video to see how this plays out, and […]
Two Very Serious Scenarios That Show Us How Important It Is To De-Escalate Situations
One of the reasons that we share content from Active Self Protection is that they discuss de-escalation on a very frequent basis. It’s such an essential part of being an armed citizen, especially considering the fact that we’re carrying a firearm. That firearm is a last resort, and we should be doing everything in our […]
Stunning Video, Including Badge Cam, Shows Chaos During Gathering When Shots Are Fired
Whether or not this was a legal gathering is besides the point. We all go out and have fun from time to time, hopefully in a legal manner, but the truth is we’ll never have control over who else shows up. And in some cases, that can turn an innocent night out into a deadly […]