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As parents, nothing matters more than keeping our kids safe. While we can’t control the world around us, we can take proactive steps to give our children extra protection in…

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How Tactical Gear Supports School Resource Officers (SROs)

September 12, 2025 Diana Mendelson

School Resource Officers (SROs) play one of the most important roles in public safety: protecting students, faculty, and staff in environments that should always feel safe. Beyond enforcing the law,…

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Halloween Safety Tips: Stay Situationally Aware and Stay Protected

September 12, 2025 Diana Mendelson

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and community fun, but it also brings unique safety challenges. Crowded streets, masked faces, and after-dark festivities can create opportunities for crime or accidents.…

Should I Buy Backpack Armor for My Child?

How Tactical Gear Supports School Resource Officers (SROs)

Halloween Safety Tips: Stay Situationally Aware and Stay Protected

Product Reviews

Direct Action Vanguard combat trousers – forward comfort

SIG SAUER x 5.11 Range Ready Pro 19L Range Bag

5.11 V.XI Sigurd MultiCam Shirt: Tactical Base Layer

former Navy SEAL Garrick High Value Target reviews Backpack

Jay Paisley former SF/Tier 1 reviews compression shirt

Intelligence/Spies

The Cult of the Tourniquet: How Battlefield Doctrine Is Failing Ukraine

Operation Pig Iron: OSS’s Skyborne Assault on Nazi Morale

Ep53 | Doug Patteson former CIA Case Officer

Ep50 | Andrew Coussens CIA contractor, author A Failed State and Relapse

MEDITATION: NEO Marxism The Implementation of Progressivism

Tribes

The Battle of Camarón: Heroism Against All Odds

War, Trade, and Intelligence: The Aztecs’ Use of Spies and Informants

Ian Fleming’s Commandos: The 30 Assault Unit

The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots: Aviation Trailblazers

Wandering Warriors: The Legacy of Knight-Errants

Mindset

Ep21 | Masculinity Pt2, Past Culture, Men & Women, Guidance for Young Men

Ep20 | Masculinity and Standing in the Gap, Absent Fathers, Leadership and Worldview

Jeff Cooper’s Principles of Personal Defense: A Guide to Surviving Unprovoked Violence

Ep12 | Fathers and Sons and Masculinity, Discussion on Men, Roles and Values

Ep48 | Nour Adra Charlie Mike Concepts Embassy Expert, Bodyguard, Teacher

Travel & Awareness

How to avoid being Pickpocketed and Notorious areas around the world

Having a Plan While Travelling Alone can Ensure Your Safe Journey Home

The Jet Ski Scam

Catch and Cook Delicious King Mackerel

Avoiding the False Tip Scam

Mavericks

The Philosophy Behind 007: Ian Fleming’s Legacy

Ninja vs Samurai: The Iga Revolt and the Rise of Tokugawa

Colonel Dick Ellis: Architect of Modern Intelligence Agencies

The Path to Perfection: Embracing the Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi

Meditation 3: Hemingway, Life and Journaling

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