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May 20th, 2026 Edition
Top Stories
The Avoidance Mindset: The Best Self-Defense Story Is One Where Nothing Happens
Avoidance Mindset
A woman pulled into a gas station and noticed three people working her — one approaching with a question, two circling behind her car. She put a hand up, said "No," and watched the entire setup fall apart. No DGU. No news story. Just textbook avoidance. Jacob breaks down what she did right (recognizing "the interview," using a verbal barrier, holding her ground, being willing to look rude), the traps most people fall into, and the daily habits that build this kind of instinct.

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San Diego Mosque Shooting: Lessons in Security and Skill
San Diego Mosque Shooting
Two attackers opened fire outside the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, killing three before being found dead in a nearby vehicle. The Center's security guard, Amin Abdullah, recognized the threat, engaged before the attackers could push deeper into the building, and likely bought the time that kept more than a dozen students and staff alive. He didn't make it home. Two things to sit with: the physical security investments the Center made (bulletproof windows, perimeter fencing, contracted security) shaped how this ended even though they didn't prevent it — and well-trained defenders still sometimes lose fights. Both are true. Train anyway.

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🎧 Featured Podcast Episode
S13E18: Carrying in Your Vehicle – Best Practices & Biggest Mistakes
Most of us spend more time carrying in a vehicle than anywhere else, and almost none of us have been formally taught how to do it well. Riley and Jacob walk through when it makes sense to keep the gun on your person versus staging it, the safety risks of administrative handling, why reholstering in a vehicle is harder than people realize, how appendix carry plays with a seatbelt, and what to know about vehicle-mounted storage if you do decide to stage. Practical episode — worth the listen before your next long drive.

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📰 Other News
Stop The Bleed EDC Upgrade — Bridger Compression Bandage Review. Mountain Man Medical built the Bridger to fill the gap left when the H&H Mini disappeared from the market — the compact compression bandage everyone with an ankle IFAK had been running. Riley walks through why size and absorbency actually matter, how it tests against the competition, and where it fits in a real EDC medical setup. Watch Now »

The Best Dry Fire Training Pistols of 2026. Jacob runs a head-to-head on the Mantis Titan X, the SIRT, Grip Keeper, LaserLyte, and the rest of the current crop — trigger feel, laser systems, app integration, holster compatibility, and where each one actually earns its price. If you've been trying to figure out which dry fire pistol fits the way you train, this is the comparison. Watch Now »

Strong and Support Hand Weapon Transitions. Short, focused video on a foundational skill almost nobody practices safely until they need it: cleanly moving the pistol between hands. Master this one before you go anywhere near wounded shooter drills. Watch Now »
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