In a political environment already strained by division, another disturbing example of rhetorical escalation recently resurfaced to help us illustrate where we are as the American Empire decays. Jeffrey Miller, chairman of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District in Kentucky since 2016, posted the following: “I’d be ok with the NRA if these psychos were just once the victims of a mass shooting. WINK WINK: please shoot Republicans.

Wealth and the new rules of security coming from today's volatile climate. In today’s volatile climate, security isn’t just about alarms...

Disturbing surveillance video out of the Bay Area in California showing a serial shoplifter setting a store clerk on fire.

We've discussed before the potential second and third order of effects from inattention to details.

How loading magazines to 30 or 31 rounds can lead to disastrous second or third order of effects for us as defensive shooters.

Crime has gotten to the point where people are willing to spend $150,000 on a dog which can protect them and their family.

If it seems that crime is getting more violent and more heinous, it's probably because of the changing mindset of criminals.

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

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.

Another recent story of heavily-armed traffickers on the southern border show four heavily armed men crossing illegally.

What self-defense lessons can we learn from the knife attack on Nathanial Rivers who was killed while seated in a car with his wife?

Five major U.S. cities are on track to surpass their homicide totals from 2021, implying that the crime wave that began in 2020 will worsen.

Our latest video on YouTube shows an armed robbery and a point- blank murder in Atlanta.

What are the self-defense lessons we can learn from the Sacramento shootings during the early morning of Mar. 3?

Deadly carjacking which killed 73-year-old Linda Frickey. Suspects are four teens who dragged Frickey for a block, severing her arm.

Is the hidden rate of violence in the U.S. higher because the statistics focus on the murder rate? What can we do to stay safe?

The term "negligent discharge" describes anytime – any time – you shoot your firearm when you don't intend to or you shouldn't.

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

Despite the ammo shortage, here's what we can be doing now to increase our safety and security.