If we are caught in a lethal force encounter, we need to gain and maintain tactical superiority.

We are on our own for self-defense and personal protection. Police can't protect us. What can we do?

We continually preach being able to wield any weapon with any hand and to fight from any stance.

Don Carmignani, a former fire commissioner, was attacked on the streets of San Francisco's Marina District.

It's a catch phrase in the defensive tactics community, "The only fight we can win is the one we avoid."

It's the challenge that pretty much starts every fight in every bar you've been in. When the challenge is directed at you it can be tricky.

Profound thinking here regarding the 21-foot rule that most firearms instructors and self-defense instructors have advocated for decades.

A terrible scenario: your house is set on fire by a criminal waiting with a shotgun outside to cut you down as you escape. What can we do?

Brody Young was shot nine time. He survived, fought back, and won. What are the lessons we can learn from him?

What are some of the self-defense lessons we can learn from Sgt. Alvin York's diary about his close combat efforts in World War 1.

Joseph Lozito stopped a murderer armed with a knife while on a NYC subway. Here's what Lozito did for his self-defense.

An armed woman in West Virginia used her handgun to stop a mass shooter with an AR-15.

It makes more sense now why the off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent fearlessly rushed into Robb Elementary School.

Don't dismiss the dangerous of common objects like skateboards. The reality is people are killed with skateboards.

What are the things you can do to protect yourself from an active shooting involving a terminated co-worker? Look at these recommendations.

Why we should forget about trying to determine an attacker's "motive" or "intent" when defending ourselves.

You might never find yourself in this self-defense situation -- facing two rifles in a shootout with only your handgun.

Someone slams into your car, trapping you inside. Then they start shooting at you with a handgun. How do you defend yourself?

How can you use a fire extinguisher for self-defense? Take a look here to see what it looks like when you unleash one at an attacker.

Here are 5 tips to help you survive the physical fight during and the possible legal fight after.