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What’s the Point of Being a “Gray Man”? Benefits and Drawbacks
The concept of the "Gray Man" has gained attention in recent years, particularly among survivalists and those concerned with personal safety in a potentially dangerous world. At its core, the...
We’ve started carrying two different pepper spray models from ASP: the Metro Defender D2 and the Sport Defender D1. Both are compact, lightweight, and designed for everyday carry. And while...
What Is Pepper Spray? Pepper spray, often called OC spray (short for oleoresin capsicum), is a less-lethal chemical compound designed to temporarily incapacitate an attacker. It causes intense...
What to Carry When the Battle Is for Your Mind In 2025, you don’t have to carry a rifle to be in a fight. You’re already in one...every time you check your phone, scroll your feed, or speak...
Cognitive Warfare in 2025: What Every Civilian Needs to Know
You don’t need bullets to win a war anymore. In 2025, it seems the most powerful weapons are stories, signals, and screens. Cognitive warfare targets your beliefs, perceptions, and decisions....
Buffer Zones and Bailouts: Navigating Urban Mobility During Unrest
When unrest breaks out, movement becomes one of the first freedoms to vanish. Roads close. Freeways gridlock. Protest zones spill into surrounding neighborhoods. And if you’re downtown or near...