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It's a sad fact of life that the world we live in is no longer safe. Schools, movie theaters, and even concert halls have all been targeted in recent years, as terrorism is on the rise, all over the world. Perhaps it's to push their religious agenda, or simply a frustrated teen wanting to make a name for themselves, the real trick, is to avoid getting caught up in a bad situation yourself. Here at APE Survival, we're all about preparedness. And whilst an act of terror seems like something that could only happen in the movies, if you want...

The world is no longer safe. There's bad people out there, with bad intentions, and the buck stops with you when it comes to self defense. You've got to be able to protect yourself, and have the weapons you need, at all times, to keep yourself safe. But that's just it. There's places where you can't take your firearm. Or your pepper spray. Heck, even a knife. And that's where the StrikePen comes in. It's one of the most effective self-defensive tools you can keep in your arsenal, because it hides in plain sight. You can take it with you,...

Have you got a concealed carry permit? I've spent the last week talking to people who do, as I had a hunch I wanted to test. Some were friends I questioned, others are friends of friends, and what I learnt was a little shocking. Despite having the ability to carry a firearm with them, most permit holders aren't doing it. In fact, most usually only leave their firearms in their car, or have it with them if they're headed somewhere a little dodgy. To me, that's crazy. What's the point of having a concealed carry license if you don't actually...

The world is indeed a scary place, and it's critical you've got the means to protect and defend your family when the bad guys come knocking. But there's one big red flag when it comes to defending yourself. And that's the amount of force you're allowed to use. It's crazy, but there are laws in place that protect your attackers. Now it varies from state to state, but in general the rules only allow you to use lethal force if your life, or the life of someone else is in imminent danger. So if you shoot someone who breaks into...

We're all preparing for the unexpected, and I believe it's highly unlikely that when a SHTF scenario actually goes down I'll be ready and waiting. I like to think I will be, but life sometimes gets in the way. Perhaps you're travelling. At work. At school. There are a thousand places you might be, and without a means to protect yourself, you're a target. Today, I want to cover the techniques behind unarmed combat. Imagine this. You were running errands on the other side of the city and had to drop by the hospital to visit a friend. Obviously, you...