As a homeowner, your home is one of your most precious assets. It houses your family, possessions and memories. It also acts as a financial investment that requires maintenance to maintain value. For the ultimate protection, your home requires considerable...

In the world of non-lethal self-defense weapons, there are hundreds of choices from which to choose. Stun guns, TASERs, tactical flashlights, batons—they all have their own set of benefits, drawbacks, and ideal-use applications. So which one is right for your...

Batons, a.k.a. “billy clubs” or nightsticks have been in use around the world since the mid-1800s. Back then they were used by police as an offensive weapon, but nowadays they are mostly used as a defense weapon. They are categorized...

As a self-defense instructor, I’ve been asked the question many times over the years: What’s the most practical martial art I can learn just to protect myself? My unequivocal answer has been: Forget martial arts. Get a Taser. While it...

We military and police officers love our tactical gear—I know I’ve spent a small fortune on police gear over the years.What we’re allowed to carry on duty, of course, comes down to departmental policy, but that doesn’t stop us from...

I’m no covert agent or deep cover investigator, but I don’t need to have top secret clearance to understand how to hide a spy camera. There are any number of reasons why someone might use a spy camera, and there are a ton...

When it comes to using a weapon for self-defense, I strongly suggest everyone get regular training with the weapon of their choice. Two potentially effective weapons, which are generally of similar size and weight, are the folding knife and the...

I’ll be honest… I’m a little nuts when it comes to home security. I have knives hidden around my house. A gun or three in various places. And about seven flashlights in different locations, all strategically placed of course. Of...