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Clay's Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

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The new Genzow is a work of art. The name is taken from Martin Genzow, a German outdoor enthusiast and historian. His life’s work has made him an expert on axes and tomahawks, and the subtle design differences that affect cutting performance.

Female Security Guard Puts Down Active Shooter at Alabama Nightclub

Female Security Guard Puts Down Active Shooter at Alabama Nightclub

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In what could have been a tragic reenactment of the massacre that took place at an Orlando nightclub in 2016, a security guard in Huntsville, Al., shot and subdued a would-be killer before he could injure anyone at a local nightclub.

LSU Running Back Involved in Self-Defense Shooting

LSU Running Back Involved in Self-Defense Shooting

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A key running back for the Louisiana State University football team, along with his teammate, were involved in a self-defense shooting over the holiday weekend. Officials say that neither have been charged with a crime.

Download This Free Children's Book that Teaches Kids About Self-Defense

Download This Free Children’s Book that Teaches Kids About Self-Defense

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Happy is a very happy porcupine! That’s because Happy has special self-defense skills, and he wants to show you how they work.

Four Tips to Maximize Concealed Carry Comfort

Four Tips to Maximize Concealed Carry Comfort

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There are a number of simple pointers that might not be immediately apparent to the new handgun carrier that can dramatically mitigate any discomfort caused by carrying a gun

Husband Allegedly Abuses Wife for Years, So She Kills Him in Self-Defense

Husband Allegedly Abuses Wife for Years, So She Kills Him in Self-Defense

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The wife of a first-year law student at Tulane University shot and killed her husband earlier this week after she claims he tried to beat and strangle her. She told deputies that the abuse has been going on for years, and she has not been charged with a crime.

No Magic Bullet

No Magic Bullet

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When a new Magic Bullet is launched and makes media waves, I always apply two filters as to whether it’s worth chasing down. The first filter is “Are the police using this?”

Never Bring a Knife to a Gunfight: Armed Minimart Owner Sends Robber Packing

Never Bring a Knife to a Gunfight: Armed Minimart Owner Sends Robber Packing

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Washington mini-mart owner Tan Ho has been robbed before, so when a man entered his business last Tuesday demanding money, he didn’t hesitate to take action.

Why Aren’t You Carrying? Here Are the Four Most Common Excuses

Why Aren’t You Carrying? Here Are the Four Most Common Excuses

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While I can’t necessarily translate my unscientific study to the nation as a whole, I’d have to estimate that at least 80 to 90 percent of the permit holders that I know personally don’t carry regularly or even carry at all. The question is, “Why?”

7 Guns for Home Security

7 Guns for Home Security

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Looking to increase your home’s security and your peace of mind? Here’s a quick rundown of some tried-and-true guns for home defense.