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Plan 2 React - Situational Awareness and Training Wins Again in Brazil
Posted on May 23 2019
Training and situational awareness go a long way in an engagement with someone who is armed. Knowing who someone is, what their intentions are, and having the skills to outclass them in every aspect of a hostile engagement will put you on the winning side of a fight almost every single time.
Plan 2 React - Professional Soldiers React to Ambush Situation
Posted on May 09 2019
There is a right and a wrong way to react to an ambush. Let's see how a group of professional soldiers react when they find themselves on the ambush chopping block.
Plan 2 React - Detroit Man Fights Through Ambush Carjacking
Posted on May 02 2019
An ambush will place you in a situation where you are not prepared to react. Your attacker’s objective is to catch you off guard and put you into an immediate untenable position that forces your surrender. When ambushed by your enemy, there is only ever two possible outcomes. You surrender...
Plan 2 React - College Students Resist Armed Robber at Gas Station
Posted on March 28 2019
College students make the decision to resist an armed robber outside of a gas station. As a group, they work together to take positive control of the robber's firearm, and fend off a second attacker in the process. Here's some of the mistakes they made.
A Real World Example of Why You Carry Loaded
Posted on March 14 2019
If you are going to carry a concealed pistol with you for your protection, you need to carry that pistol in a state that allows it to be drawn and fired immediately.
Plan 2 React - South African Officer Commits Fratricide
Posted on March 07 2019
Fratricide is defined as the accidental killing of one's own forces. Often, when fratricide happens in a combat situation it is something that could have been avoided by having awareness, training, and a basic understanding of weapons safety.
Plan 2 React - Daylight Kidnapping Foiled by Child's Screaming
Posted on February 28 2019
Every parent’s worst nightmare is having their child taken from them in a scenario where they have no control. These situations, while certainly rare, can happen at any time and place where our children are unprotected.
Plan 2 React - Store Clerk Continues Fighting after Serious Gunshot Wound
Posted on February 21 2019
Police officers, and people who routinely concealed carry, are often told that the bad guy is a continuous threat until you have confirmed that they are fully incapacitated or disarmed.
Plan 2 React - Good Samaritan Puts Officer in Dangerous Position
Posted on February 14 2019
A Good Samaritan puts a Law Enforcement Officer into a dangerous situation when he draws his concealed weapon and opens fire on the Officer's suspect.
Homeowner Saves Family Through Expedient Action
Posted on January 17 2019
You cannot always control when a self-defense situation will strike. You can however control how you react when it does. Will you have a plan to react?
Plan 2 React - Military Policeman Thwarts Robbery Attempt
Posted on January 10 2019
An off-duty military policeman finds himself in the middle of a robbery attempt. He doesn't intend on being the victim, or letting the robber victimize anyone else in the future.
Papau New Guinea Ambush Turned Chaotic Gunfight
Posted on January 03 2019
Knowing the difference between cover and concealment is important. When you are only behind something that is concealing your location, like a pickup truck, keep moving while you engage targets so that you aren't a predictable target.
Plan 2 React - Former Marine Outsmarts Robber
Posted on December 20 2018
A former Marine turned bartender utilizes spacial and situation awareness with tactical patience in order to regain the initiative against a robber inside of his bar.
Three Ways You’re Wasting Your Food Storage $$$
Posted on December 13 2018
We did a bunch of research and calculations to see where we might be sucking at food storage... The Bad News: We Are Wasting Money The Good News: We now know how to fix it...
Understanding Your Tools and Laws are Vital for Self Defense
Posted on December 13 2018
Owning a firearm means nothing if you are not proficient with the tool you possess and carry every single day. You cannot defend yourself or come to the aid of others if you have never applied the basic principles of marksmanship.
The Correct Way to Intervene as a Third Party
Posted on December 06 2018
If you see someone in dire need of help from an attacker, will you understand how to step in as a third party to assist them?
Are Bowie Knives Overkill for Preppers?
Posted on December 05 2018
Knives are a sacred item to preppers. Everyone has their favorite blade, and that affection may be more love than utility. Bigger isn't always better. "In the history of American arms three weapons stand out above all the rest: the Kentucky rifle, the Colt’s revolver, and the Bowie knife.” – Knife historian Harold...
Counter-Attacking during an Armed Robbery
Posted on November 15 2018
In a situation where you are facing an armed robber, it is imperative that you bide your time until the exact right moment.
Super Gear Guys – Practical Is Tactical
Posted on November 12 2018
Everyone has seen the super gear guy on the range wearing his entire combat load. How much is too much, and why does he push the limit?
Driver Fails to React During Threatening Situation
Posted on October 25 2018
A driver fails to utilize his vehicle in any manner whatsoever when he finds himself being attacked. There are many options the driver could have potentially taken to avoid the assault the became a victim of, but instead they froze and allowed themselves to be attacked.
Five Obscure Location To Find Supplies After a Societal Collapse
Posted on October 19 2018
In an End Of The World As We Know It situation, there will be many places to find survival needs. Here are a few you probably didn’t think of.
Seventeen-Year-Old Girl Fends off Two Attackers
Posted on October 19 2018
When in a fight for your life, it is imperative that you continue to struggle for everything that you are worth. It may be just enough to stop your attackers.
Gear Review: ReadyMan Pocket Stove
Posted on October 04 2018
The ReadyMan Pocket Stove is one of those ingenious pieces of gear that once you start using it, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one. That's not to discourage doing things the old fashioned way, like cooking and boiling water over a fire you started by rubbing sticks together...
Brazillian Officer Defends Herself From Carjacking
Posted on September 27 2018
If you allow yourself to become a victim, you will always be a victim. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep your tools on hand, and always have a plan to react.
Counter-Ambush at Chinese Convenience Store
Posted on September 13 2018
Depending on your current situation, sometimes compliance will afford you the opportunity to strike back against your attackers.
Robbers Lose Initiative During Robbery Attempt in Brazil
Posted on September 06 2018
Two motorcycle robbers in Brazil make a bad decision when they attempt to rob a brick layer who is getting ready to unload his truck.
Sometimes Retreat is the Best Option for Survival
Posted on August 30 2018
Retreat is sometimes the best option when you find yourself in a life or death situation.
4-in-1 Every Day Carry Survival Tool
Posted on August 25 2018
The EDC Survival Tool unites the lightweight freedom of an every-day-carry (EDC) thing with the usefulness and life-threatening character of survival gear. This tool looks and clips on a shirt or pocket just like a pencil, but is clearly constituted of 4 tools in a single! The tool features a...
Five Ways to use the ReadyMan EDC Kubaton Pen
Posted on August 23 2018
The Kubaton is perhaps one of the most underrated tools for self-defense. The EDC Kubaton Pen is often your final line of protection against an attacker! Our Gray Kubaton Pen with Glass Breaker is a sleekly designed, refillable ink pen made from ultra-heavy-duty aluminum. It's a metallic pocket clip for...
Why Positioning, Posture, and Awareness are Everything in Armed Security
Posted on August 23 2018
In the world of armed security, there is not a single day that you can allow yourself to become complacent. In the instant that you present a weak target, you can and will be struck by individuals who have the intent to take your life in the advancement of their own.
Teaching Survival Skills to Your Children
Posted on August 22 2018
You're never too savage to take some time to teach your kids survival skills. Or any skills, for that matter. Sometimes, the greatest lessons we learn in life pop up completely unexpectedly. As parents, we should be sure to capitalize on every opportunity to impart some of our knowledge onto our children...
What is Everyday Carry?
Posted on August 21 2018
Everyday carry (EDC) or every-day carry identifies things that are carried on a consistent basis to help in handling regular everyday needs of contemporary society, such as possible emergency situations. One of the most frequent EDC's are flashlights, knives, kubatons, multitools, wallets, smartphones, notebooks, pens, and survival cards and...
Officer Fights Off Five Carjackers by Himself in Brazil
Posted on August 16 2018
An off-duty officer from Brazil finds himself on the receiving end of a carjacking by no less than five violent criminals.
Pawn Shop Owner Feigns Compliance To Get His Concealed Weapon
Posted on August 09 2018
On May 4, 2018 two armed men break into a pawn shop located in Bountiful, Utah, with the intent to conduct an armed robbery.
ReadyMan Live Shows Are Back!
Posted on August 04 2018
After taking a few months off from our Live Feeds, we are happy to announce that we are back! In this Open Q&A "Ask Us Anything" style show, we go over what we've been up to recently and answer a few zingers as well. What Has ReadyMan Been Up To? Since we last left off, a lot has been going on behind the scenes...
How Spatial Awareness and Communication Can Win a Fight
Posted on August 01 2018
Two young men are able to fight off three armed East LA Gang Bangers using solid communication, spacial awareness, and their own martial arts training.
VA Loan Pro Tips: RE Factor Tactical’s Survival Guide
Posted on July 27 2018
Are you an active duty service member, veteran, National Guard or reservist looking to purchase a home but aren’t sure where or how to secure financing? Well, you’re in luck...
Off-Duty Officer Defends Himself From Teenage Robbers
Posted on July 26 2018
Violent crime has been a problem in Brazil for a very long time. Robberies at gun-point, and outright assassinations against targets in law enforcement by major drug cartels have plagued the country for years and years. People in the nation however, are fighting back and winning against the criminals, and...
Mother-Father Duo Defend Their Child From Carjacker
Posted on July 18 2018
When a mother-father duo finds themselves on the receiving end of a carjacker attack in Umarizal, Brazil, they do not hesitate to fight back to defend themselves, their property, and most importantly, their child.
Unboxing the TNT First Aid Trauma Pack
Posted on July 16 2018
The importance of having first-aid kit at your disposal cannot be emphasized enough. Even the most basic skills and equipment can prevent additional pain, injury and unnecessary visits to the Emergency Room. Unfortunately, many people over look what arguably one of the most essential items to have with you...
How to Change a Flat Tire
Posted on July 13 2018
Much like death and taxes, flat tires are unavoidable. And of course, they always seem to come at the least convenient time... Recently, we were up filming at the range and had a blowout coming back down the mountain. Not wanting to waste an opportunity, we decided break out the camera and record the process...
Can Eating Bugs Be Tasty?
Posted on June 27 2018
For most people, the thought of feeding on insects is very unappealing and extremely unappetizing. (Don't believe me? Watch the video above to hear our cameraman, Zach, try not to toss his cookies)...
Lessons Learned From A Devastating Structure Fire
Posted on June 27 2018
On the evening of Thursday, February 20th, 2003 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, 462 people attend a concert by the rock bank Great White at the Station Nightclub.
Learning How to Pick a Lock
Posted on June 26 2018
Recently, we went down to the Order of Man Uprising event to teach some lock picking skills. As a law abiding citizen, why would you ever need to pick a lock you ask? Well, if you've ever lost a key to a padlock, knowing how to unlock it and get to your stuff can come in handy...
How to Use the ReadyMan Dog Tag Survival Card
Posted on June 21 2018
The ReadyMan Dog Tag Survival Card is the latest creation from Jeff Kirkham. Similar to the Wilderness Survival Card, it features a variety of tools that can be used in an emergency survival situation.
High Caliber Community - Military Member of the Month
Posted on June 10 2018
Our very own Jeff Kirkham was recently named "Military Member of the Month" by High Caliber Community. Here's what they had to say about our fearless leader... Military Member of the Month: Jeff Kirkham Entrepreneur, family man, and exceptional service member; having spent almost 29 years with the US Army...
The Devil is in the Details
Posted on June 06 2018
This is what will make or break your ability to produce fire and survive. Too many times I have rushed this process, only to have to redouble my efforts after failing to generate and sustain a flame...
Robber Stopped By Decisive Off-Duty Officer in Brazil
Posted on May 30 2018
A brazen robbery takes place in a public location where patrons of a local restaurant in Brazil are eating.
10 Deadly Bug Out Bag Mistakes
Posted on May 29 2018
Despite all the time spent crafting our perfect kit for bugging out, there are bound to be few things that are overlooked. Here is a list of 10 Deadly Bug Out Bag Mistakes that you’ll want to avoid.
Off-Duty Officer Prevents Car Jacking in Brazil
Posted on May 23 2018
On the evening of May 18, 2018, a female off-duty law enforcement officer from Brazil finds herself at the center of an attempted car-jacking. See the footage...