If you have been worried about increasingly dangerous situations in our cities, you are not alone.

There is a reported historic high level of firearm puchases by first-time buyers. What guns are they buying and why?

What will your community look like after your Police Department has been defunded or abolished?

The level of violence increased dramatically this weekend as riots and demonstrations were held in a least a half dozen major U.S. cities.

Expect upcoming attacks on police officers to become more numerous and more dangerous. What are you going to do when 911 doesn't answer?

Chilling audio from a 911 call during a home invasion

One other important piece of equipment you might start looking at is a "bullet proof vest". A "bullet proof vest" or "body armor" comes in

Etiquette has historical roots in use of arms. You can afford to be polite when armed.

Reminders of self-defense steps to take after outbreak of riots in metro areas.

Using your car can be an effective way to defend yourself in violent situations.

UPDATE: A champion off-road racer and firearms competitor credits his training and attitude for saving two lives from two armed attackers.

The L.A. Riots in 1992 revealed a number of self-defense lessons you need to survive massive civil unrest.

Interactive map shows verified examples of defensive gun use by citizens. Studies cite guns used 500,000 and 3 million times annually.

Article on how a couple in Maine worked as a team to stop a home invader breaking into their home at 3 a.m.

Here are some terms and concepts we use to describe your journey to improving your self-defense skills.

Home invasion video shows lessons for self-defense.

You are thinking about buying a gun for self-defense, but you don't know how to start. Here's some considerations and what to expect.

Article on woman forced to shoot a home intruder after firing a warning shot. Discussion on the use of force in this situation.

Criminals wear medical masks in home invasion in Arlington Heights.

Focus on the efforts you can take now to help your self-defense and personal protection.