Not many of us get to find out what we would do in a self-defense scenario without there really being a danger. My friend did and asked me to review what she did and offer suggestions how to improve. This is my assessment of then things go Bark in the night.

A fire making kit is essential to survival and important part of any bug out bag. I have tried a bunch of different systems and the following is what I have come up with for simplicity, weight and space savings, and redundancy. Explore what is in your Go-Bag and see if it “matches”.

An emergency communications kit may be just the thing you need for your Go-Bag. During a crisis there is no guarantee that cell phones will still work. How will your family communicate? Consider a communications bag for each member of your family. Ham Radio or other walkie talkie like devices will work even if cell phones/wifi are down. Start reading here…

Pepper spray is a great less than lethal force tool. There are somethings that you should know. This short article breaks things down and provides some recommendations about products you might like.

Being a realtor can be a scary job. Being alone in a house with a stranger(s) in a remote location is not a choice many of us would choose if we could help it. Realtors don’t have that option all the time. Here are just a few suggestions to help realtors stay safe.

Don’t select a gun for someone else! Let the individual pick their own gun. A great way to help them gain the knowledge and experience is to have them take a Gun Selection Class from Sampson Consulting.

What should you have in a winter driving kit? This article explains what types of things you may want to put in your vehicle for traveling during the winter. Are you prepared? Check this article out to see.

Afraid of guns? Is someone threatening you? A safety/security class or a firearms class maybe the thing that helps you overcome a feeling of helplessness.

Mantis-X releases new AR-10 variant of its popular Blackbeard-X Series. This integrates the Mantis-X capability with an auto trigger resetting capability to allow countless hours of dry fire practice.

Is a 3 hours Concealed Carry Class enough to save your life? I do not believe so. Explore the amount of information and topics that should be included with a CCW class. If the 3 hour wonder class doesn't cover the included topics, then you probably need more training.

Review of the new Steiner TOR-X laser. This new laser has the Mantis Training Device integrated into it. This allows you to easily switch between training and carring without having take the laser on and off and re-zeroing.

Sampson Consulting becomes Affiliate for US Law Shield

How often should you shoot your self-defense ammunition?