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Targeted, Angry, and Armed: Political Violence in America Is Escalating
If you're watching closely, you’ve seen the trend: political ideology is turning violent, and people in power are being hunted—not debated.
This isn’t some theoretical “what if.” The threat environment has changed, and if you’re a public-facing figure, business owner, or leader, you are no longer shielded by your title, neighborhood, or good intentions.

Brad Parker
Jun 152 min read


Naked and Unafraid for Self-Defense?
You're in the shower and a home invader armed with a knife breaks in. Is your self-defense training up to par?

Brad Parker
Sep 14, 20244 min read


Mastering Defensive Handgun Shooting: Progressing Beyond Intermediate Levels
Progress in defensive handgun shooting comes in incremental steps. Initially, we may struggle to add these basic skills.

Brad Parker
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Start Here: Determine Your Self-Defense Mission
Think about what you are trying to do in your self-defense and personal security plan.

Brad Parker
Oct 2, 20234 min read


Wyatt Earp's Teachings on Gunfighting
Behind the Wyatt Earp legend is the real man who trained diligently to master the craft of gunfighting.

Brad Parker
Jul 14, 20233 min read


NY Man Shoots Robber; Goes to Jail
Should we be outraged or is there more to this self-defense story? What can we learn from this attack?

Brad Parker
Jun 2, 20236 min read


Self-Defense in a Collapsing Society
We are on our own for self-defense and personal protection. Police can't protect us. What can we do?

Brad Parker
May 8, 20234 min read


It's Always Been A Right-Handed World
We continually preach being able to wield any weapon with any hand and to fight from any stance.

Brad Parker
Apr 21, 20232 min read


UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Stabbed Executive Case Knew the Victim
Tech executive Bob Lee walked up an empty San Francisco street in the early hours of Tuesday after being mortally stabbed.

Brad Parker
Apr 7, 20233 min read


3 Brand New Marines Disarm Juvenile During Fight
Three Marines received awards on Thursday for disarming a juvenile who pulled a knife on another kid during a dispute at a Chick-fil-A.

Brad Parker
Apr 7, 20231 min read


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

Brad Parker
Apr 4, 20232 min read


"What Are YOU Lookin' At?"
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.

Brad Parker
Mar 26, 20236 min read


Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
Left of Bang is a book co-authored by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. Riley that explores the concept of situational awareness.

Brad Parker
Feb 11, 20232 min read


How to Become a Better Shooter with the 5x5x5x5 Drill
Let's take a look at a simple drill in the video on this page which can help set us up on the path for pistol skills success.

Brad Parker
Dec 29, 20222 min read


Chicago More Dangerous Than The Ukraine?
Are we as civilians more at risk of being killed in Chicago than as a civilian in the Ukraine? What can we do to stay safe?

Brad Parker
Aug 8, 20222 min read


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

Brad Parker
Jun 14, 20223 min read


You Are Your Own First Responder
We've been taught to rely on the police to protect us. But they can't and they are not legally responsible for our safety. What do we do?

Brad Parker
Jun 8, 20221 min read


Robbery and Murder in Atlanta: Have We Come to This Now?
Our latest video on YouTube shows an armed robbery and a point- blank murder in Atlanta.

Brad Parker
Apr 20, 20222 min read


Don't Look So Rich Says LAPD
Skyrocketing armed robberies have prompted LAPD to warn citizens not to drive expensive cars or wear jewelry.

Brad Parker
Apr 6, 20222 min read


What Sort of Self-Defense Should We Be Training For?
We study and deploy the tactics, techniques, and procedures that are more consistent with the type of self-defense mission needed.

Brad Parker
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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