Preparation

Vehicle safety

Vehicle Safety: Protecting Yourself on the Road

Sometimes we look at our cars as mobile fortresses. People get to their car in a parking lot ...
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I Was Fooling Myself About Situational Awareness

I like to think I’m a fairly observant person. Most of the time I am intentional about trying to ...
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Calm Is Contagious: 5 Ways to Stay Calm in the Middle of Chaos

Quick Overview This article shares five practical strategies to help you stay calm and focused in chaotic or ...
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Mental Preparation is as important as physical preparation

Mental Preparation Can Make The Difference Between Life and Death

As you train and prepare for situations when you may encounter violence be sure to include mental preparation ...
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EDC Pocket Dump- Part 2

A few weeks ago we took a look at one of our Co-Founder Alan’s EDC pocket dump. For ...
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Sharp Women: A Must-Read for Women (and Men)

We are big proponents of situational awareness at Better Protectors. It should be a part of everyone’s daily ...
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The OODA Loop can be used to increase your personal safety

The OODA Loop: Your Secret Weapon for Personal Safety

Quick Overview This article explains the OODA Loop, a mental framework that helps you make quick decisions in ...
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EDC items

EDC Pocket Dump- Part 1

A popular thing in firearms-related groups on social media platforms like Facebook is the “pocket dump” discussion. This ...
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Practice to succeed

Practice to Succeed

Several years back, I had the opportunity to hear LTC (ret.) Dave Grossman speak at the Florida Gang ...
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Mental health is an important part of being a protector

Protect Your Mental Health

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.- Proverbs 4:23 If you’ve been ...
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