If your job requires you to carry, do yourself a favor…

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring law enforcement veteran Mike Willever, details a critical incident where a suspect attempted to disarm an officer. The video emphasizes the paramount importance of active retention holsters and the justified use of deadly force tactics, including strikes and leverage, to survive such an attack. It highlights that a disarming attempt escalates the situation to a deadly force encounter, necessitating a relentless fight for survival.

Tommy from Alien Gear Holsters demonstrates the features of their Cross Body Carry Bag, highlighting its integration with the DryOut moisture-wicking technology and the versatility of the Cloak holster system. The bag is presented as a convenient option for everyday carry, allowing for easy transfer of essentials and firearms, with the DryOut feature protecting contents from moisture.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Streamlight TLR-3X weapon light, focusing on its budget-friendly price point and user-friendly features. It details the unboxing process, highlights the differences between various SKUs, and explains how to install the light and customize its buttons. The review includes range testing to evaluate flood, throw, and performance in smoke, comparing it to other Streamlight models.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson provides a practical evaluation of chest holsters, highlighting significant safety concerns regarding muzzle discipline during the draw. He demonstrates the potential for self-mutilation and contrasts the utility of chest holsters for specific activities like hiking versus everyday concealed carry. Hanson emphasizes the importance of quality gear and extensive training, recommending against chest holsters for general civilian use due to inherent risks.

This video covers day four of an EFC Level 1 instructor course, focusing on weapon-based entanglement blocks. Participants practice moving in and out of space, weapon deflection, retention, knife defense, and drawing under duress. The training emphasizes earning draws during entanglements and utilizes Alien Gear holsters for weapon retention drills. The course is designed for officers to understand and teach these techniques.

This video demonstrates the installation of the We The People Holsters IWB Holster Foam Backer, designed to enhance comfort for Every Day Carry (EDC). The foam backer attaches via adhesive to the body-side of a Kydex holster, providing a softer contact point against the body. The process is straightforward, focusing on improving the user experience of concealed carry equipment.

This safety brief from The FieldCraft Survival Channel highlights the dangers of fireworks, particularly during celebrations. It emphasizes maintaining safe distances, proper ignition techniques, and immediate evacuation in case of malfunctions. The video serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for catastrophic chain reactions with pyrotechnics, underscoring the importance of preparedness and smart decision-making in potentially hazardous situations.

This video showcases a tactical law enforcement intervention by the Georgia State Patrol in Atlanta, highlighting their decisive action amidst city crowds and traffic. The footage demonstrates a high-intensity apprehension technique used by a GSP officer to intercept a suspect. The content emphasizes situational awareness and the importance of avoiding urban congestion for safety.

This video demonstrates a critical wound packing technique for severe bleeding. An instructor from Fieldcraft Survival shows how to rapidly pack gauze into a simulated wound cavity, emphasizing the importance of direct pressure to control life-threatening hemorrhage. The training utilizes a specialized wound packing trainer with simulated arterial bleeding.

This guide details essential tactical pistol techniques, including slide-lock reloads and vehicle exit strategies, as demonstrated by Mike Glover. It emphasizes maintaining muzzle discipline, efficient magazine changes, and immediate lateral movement to evade threats. The instruction highlights the importance of using available cover and proper body mechanics for survival in dynamic situations.