Smart Personal Defense

What is “EDC” or Every Day Carry? Your EDC, or Every Day Carry, is a collection of useful items that you carry with you everywhere you go. Think of a uniformed police officer’s duty belt, or an electrician’s tool belt. But don’t get too carried away, your personal defense EDC doesn’t have to be near as … Continue reading "SPD 003 – Essential Personal Defense Items for Every Day Carry" The post SPD 003 – Essential Personal Defense Items for Every Day Carry appeared first on Smart Personal Defense.

Developing the Defensive Mindset and the Principles of Personal Defense Developing a defensive mindset should be a priority for those inclined to take charge of their own self-defense. Jeff Cooper’s Principles of Personal Defense is considered by many to be one of the greatest books ever written on the subject of the combat mindset. In SPD 002, Bruce … Continue reading "SPD 002 – The Defensive Mindset" The post SPD 002 – The Defensive Mindset appeared first on Smart Personal Defense.

Self-Defense Strategy A good self-defense strategy includes more than carrying a firearm or learning to fight. In this episode I discuss five elements I believe we need to consider when we’re beginning to think about developing a self-defense strategy. The five areas I talk about in this episode are: Self-Defense Philosophy and Mindset Knowledge Personal Behavior Tools … Continue reading "SPD 001 – 5 Elements of a Self-Defense Strategy" The post SPD 001 – 5 Elements of a Self-Defense Strategy appeared first on Smart Personal Defense.

Smart Personal Defense What is “Smart Personal Defense?” Host and defensive firearms instructor, Bruce Withrow, believes that a smart personal defense is much more than just carrying a firearm or learning a martial art. A smart personal defense strategy is “comprehensive”, meaning there are many different techniques, tactics, and areas of knowledge that we need … Continue reading "SPD 000 – Introducing the Smart Personal Defense Show" The post SPD 000 – Introducing the Smart Personal Defense Show appeared first on Smart Personal Defense.