Modern Combat & Survival | Tactical Firearms | Urban Survival | Close Quarters Combat Training
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 321 ratingsBullets, beans & band-aids baby! Oh yeah! If you love AR's, Glocks and freedom, then the Modern Combat & Survival podcast is for you. Each week, Jeff Anderson and his rag-tag team of hairy-backed mooks bring you "no b.s." tips, tricks, and tactics you can put to use right away from the world's top experts on tactical firearms training, urban survival, escape & evasion, and close quarters combat self defense. Plus - be sure to join us at www.ModernCombatAndSurvival.com for our free digital magazine and podcast freebie bonuses.
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MCS 320: Tactical Prepper ABCs - Always Be Learning!
October 13, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 24.9 MBPeople use the term "the ABCs" to refer to the basics, the building blocks. But recently, I got to thinking about the scene in a movie where Alec Baldwin berates a sales force to "Always Be Closing." He was just one word off! See, the "ABCs" of tactical preparedness, one of the fundamental building blocks, is that you should always be learning. Because if you aren't learning, you're not growing... and you WON'T be able to face unexpected challenges in life! As it turns out, Modern ...
MCS 319: Self-Defense For Seniors
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBAs we said a couple of podcasts ago, none of us is getting any younger. You know what they say about getting older: ...It sure beats the alternative! But as you age, you can't rely on size and strength like you once did. When it comes to self-defense, that means you can't "muscle through" techniques. Even when using weapons... ...A gun that you could handle when you were younger might become more difficult to operate or fire as you age. And this is just the beginning of the thi...
MCS 318: 5 Steps To Level Up Your Gun Training
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24 MBWe're all about "defensive preparedness," am I right? After all... ...That's the whole POINT of carrying a gun. But if you're not training correctly, you might have a problem: You might NOT be getting better. If you make some simple, easy changes in how you train... ...Well, then you just might "level up" as a shooter. And that could give you the edge you need to survive and WIN a real-life gunfight! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson off...
MCS 317: Survival For Seniors
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBNone of us is getting any younger. You know what they say about getting older: ...It sure beats the alternative! But as you age, your strength and stamina diminish. You also may be dependent on medications. There are other issues, too, that could present survival challenges. Things that were easy at 20 years old become much harder at 50 and older for a lot of us. But there are ways for older survivalists and preppers to compensate! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Comba...
MCS 316: 3 Tactical Tips Vs. Multiple Attacker Home Invasion
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBI got a question in our "tactical question box" recently. One of our followers wanted to know... ...How to deal with a multiple attacker home invasion! This is, of course, AFTER you've secured your loved ones and called 911. If you're about to face multiple aggressors in your own home with a firearm... ...What are the first, second, and third things you need to do to stay alive? Especially now, with as crazy as things have gotten out in the world, this is an important topic. An...
MCS 315: Combat PTSD – Myths, Misconceptions & A "Cure"
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 28 MBThis Friday is Patriot Day in the United States. Coming up, I have a very personal, patriotic message to share with you... ...about life's realities for the MOST patriotic among us. As we prepare to rebrand from MCS to "Warrior Life," we're looking for like-minded people who want to help us accomplish what we're working toward. We want to learn from you even as we help YOU learn. And that's why this message is so important. I just got back from one of our retreats, designed to he...
MCS 314: Kyle Rittenhouse & Kenosha
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's like something out of a movie. A 17-year-old kid with an AR15 goes to volunteer at a political protest... ...And by the time he's done shooting, he's been charged with murder. There are a lot of people hailing Kyle Rittenhouse as a hero. There's no doubt that he was the more skilled shooter in Kenosha. But there are some "reality checks" we should talk about where his story is concerned. Especially because his entire life could be ruined, and his family put in danger, as a r...
MCS 313: Reader Gun Training Tips
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBLast week, I covered survival tips from our readers, listeners, and followers. This week, we're talking GUNS. And I've learned some incredibly useful gun training tips from YOU. Remember, as we transition away from the MCS brand... ...we're looking for your input now more than ever. And these 5 gun training tips represent just how much knowledge YOU have to share. That's right: As much time as I spend training and learning about self-defense, these are just 5 of the tips from o...
MCS 312: 5 "Aha!" Survival Tips From Our Readers
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBI'm always looking for survival tips from our readers, listeners, and followers. And fans of Modern Combat & Survival do NOT disappoint. As we transition away from the MCS brand... ...we're looking for your input now more than ever. Because these 5 tips changed how I approach my own prepping. That's right: As much time as I spend training and learning about survival, these are just 5 of the tips from our readers, listeners, and followers that made a big difference for me. In th...
MCS 311: Fixed Pistol Lights, Yes Or No?
August 11, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBIt's an accessory we've all thought about buying. Gun-mounted lights for our CCW autos. There's no doubt that there are a LOT of whiz-bang, fancy gizmos out there. Some even lave lasers built right in. But do you NEED one of these things mounted on your gun's accessory rails? And if you DO add one... Are there hidden drawbacks you should be considering? In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson gives you 5 things to consider when YOU make the deci...
MCS 309: Urban Riot Vehicle Defense Tips
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's getting dangerous out there. Several times, vehicles have been surrounded on American streets... ...and people have DIED. It's amazing to think that it's come to this in the United States. And it's probably going to get worse before it gets better. But if a violent mob surrounded your car... ...would YOU have the equipment and the know-how to get out of that situation safely? In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson explains 5 pieces of gear...
MCS 308: Deescalation Tips (Fighting WIthout Fighting)
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBNot too long ago, one of our readers wrote to tell us... ...that he'd almost had a "road rage incident." And he almost used his Guardian Machete! But because he was one of our readers, he ALSO knew that in almost ANY incident like that... ...the LUCKY guy is the guy that goes to JAIL! But now he had a big problem. Because the guy he had been racing with was following him - and spoiling for a fight! Makes you wonder what YOU would do, doesn't it? In this week's podcast episode...
MCS 307: Mob Defense Mistakes
July 14, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHave you heard about "Ken and Karen?" They're the couple with an AR15 who faced down a mob... ...And they're lucky to be alive! Their real names are Mark and Patricia McCloskey. After confronting the mob, they've been targeted for harassment... ...and they might still face legal charges. That's because, while it's great that they defend their home... ...They made some significant tactical and legal mistakes. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Buck Gree...
MCS 306: Pocket Pistol "Mouseguns" (Pro And Con)
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 22.4 MBDo you know what an "NPE" is? That's a "non-permissive environment"... ...Anywhere you absolutely CANNOT get caught with a gun. There are plenty of places where you can LEGALLY carry a gun, but you still can't afford to get caught with your weapon. That's where pocket pistols or "mouseguns" come in. There are other reasons people carry them, too. And when you carry a gun tucked away in a pocket... ...Chances are good you'll ALWAYS have it! In this week's podcast episode, Mode...
MCS 305: Defensive Handgun Optics: To Red Dot... Or Not?
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 17.1 MBDo you ever wonder if you're a "tacticool operator?" Are you starting to feel "red dot optics" pressure? Maybe there's a good reason for that! In the "old days" of combat handguns, iron sights were seen as enough. A lot of them were pretty small, too. These days, a lot of the most "tactical" gun guys are running red dot optics on their handguns. Should you get one? Will you get killed in a gunfight if you DON'T? In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff ...
MCS 304: 10 Reasons Why Revolver Beats Semi-Auto
June 23, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 34.1 MBEver read about people arguing over "9mm vs. 45?" What about "birdshot for home defense" in a shotgun? Or maybe... Is the revolver obsolete for self-defense? These are all what I thought were old, OLD arguments, the kind of gun magazine debates we used to have in the early days of Internet forums. But you might be surprised, because... ...Some people are STILL trying to nail the coffin shut on combat revolvers, and they're still writing articles about that very topic. There's j...
MCS 303: Weird (But Effective) Tactical Training Tips
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you thought about the need to become more "tactical?" Being "tactical" means something very specific: It means you're more prepared than the challenges that you'll come up against. It means that no matter what happens... ...you'll be ready... ...and you WON'T FIGHT FAIR! But how do you actually become "more tactical?" As it turns out, there are some weird (but really effective) tactical training tips that you can adopt that will help with this! In this week's podcast epi...
MCS 302: How To Stop Veteran Suicide
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on the MCS podcast, we're tackling a very special topic. Veteran suicide. You already know that the nation's soldiers fight to protect this nation. As we've said before, freedom isn't free. But those who experience, and survive combat, often pay a steep price: 22 soldiers take their own lives every single day. That's happening right now. But there's something you can do to help. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson talks about Ope...
MCS 301: 10 Riot Escape & Evasion Tips
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MBThe hooligans are out in the streets. They're rioting. They're looting. Following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody, the nation is burning. As this podcast is being recorded, there are over 5,000 National Guard troops deployed to urban protest areas around the country. But that protection is not for YOU. It's to reassert public order... ...And that might or might not have ANYTHING to do with keeping YOU, and your family, safe! In this ...
MCS 300: Buck's Favorite MCS Military Stories
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.1 MBYesterday was Memorial Day in the United States. Most people don't realize that Memorial Day goes all the way back to the Civil War. In modern times, we honor all those who died in the service of our military, protecting our freedom, on Memorial Day. Freedom isn't free, as the saying goes. But even those who survive war pay a steep price: 22 soldiers take their own lives every single day. That's happening right now. But there's something you can do to help. In this week's pod...
MCS 299: 5 Reasons To Carry Cheap Knives
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 45 MBWhat's the most expensive knife you own? Did it cost a hundred bucks? Two hundred? Maybe more? Well, let me ask you: How afraid are you of breaking or losing it? The reality is that while you should absolutely carry high-quality tools (and you get what you pay for)... ...You should ALSO carry an inexpensive knife for all those "dirty jobs" and high-risk areas! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson and makes the case f...
MCS 298: The #1 Threat To Your Survival
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MBIt's a perfectly normal human reaction. We've all had it. The problem is, this reaction... ...can lead to decisions... ...and those decisions MIGHT get you killed. That's why you need to get a handle on this right now. But in order to understand the true threat to your survival in any situation... ...We've got to take a long, hard look at some uncomfortable truths. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson explains exactly what this threat is......
MCS 297: Supply Chain Survival
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 43.8 MBFor the first time in our lives, many of us confronted something we had never expected to see: Completely empty store shelves. Yes, for years we've all joked about stores selling out of bread, milk, and even batteries before snow storms. But this is different. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, everybody is coping with a shortage of some kind. And it's going to get worse before it gets better. There is, however, something you can do to help you get through these product shortages. ...
MCS 296: Pandemic Prepping Update #6
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBAre you sick and tired of the pandemic yet? It has certainly upended all our lives. The fact is, though, while it's easy to fall into negativity... ...There comes a time when you have to dig deep and take back control. In other words, no matter how bad things get... ...YOU are the one with the power to change them. You cannot afford to give in to the "victim mindset." And NONE of us is immune to that danger! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Ande...
MCS 295: Pandemic Prepping Update #5
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBThe COVID-19 has profoundly changed our society and our world. The good news is that some of the worst predictions did not come true. The bad news, however, is that it's not over yet. We're experiencing an evolution, of sorts... ...and while there will be some positive outcomes, there will be many more challenges. We've got to learn from this if we're going to survive. How has the pandemic shown you what was missing from your preparations? Do you want to get caught unprepared a...
MCS 294: The 5 Stages of Pandemic Grief
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 43.5 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on our collective mental state. This affect can be compared to something you may remember from school: The 5 stages of grief. Specifically, while the stages don't run in any one order... ...A lot of us have experienced some or all of them. But here's the thing: It matters which stage you are in, and when... ...Because if you don't get to the last stage, you will NOT be prepared to survive and provide for your family during this pa...
MCS 293: Pandemic Prepping Update #3
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 36.1 MBCOVID-19 continues to dominate our daily lives. Something interesting happened recently, though. The same authorities who, with the media, told us for weeks not to buy masks... ...suddenly changed their tune. Now, they say we should all be covering our faces when in public. In other words, they lied to us. This hammers home a very important point we must all understand when we prepare to survive: You have to think for yourself and make informed decisions! In this week's podca...
MCS 292: Pandemic Prepping Update #2
March 31, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBCOVID-19, or the "Coronavirus," continues to paralyze the world. The thing is... ...It's going to get worse before it gets better. This global pandemic is teaching us a LOT. And it's up to us to remember these powerful lessons. I've said before that people were not taking it seriously. Well, it's getting worse now. Before we get through it, we'll know, more than ever: It's the people around you who are the REAL threat. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Surviva...
MCS 291: Pandemic Prepping Update
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB"Coronavirus." COVID-19. The "Wuhan Flu." People keep arguing about what it's called. But it's STILL a global pandemic that is changing our world as we know it. Right now, people don't realize how serious it is. We're about to learn some powerful lessons. I've been talking to some "insider contacts." What's coming is going to be serious... but you CAN get ready for it. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson explains what's going on with COV...
MCS 290: COVID-19 Pandemic Rules
March 17, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 27.2 MB"Coronavirus." COVID-19. The "Wuhan Flu." Call it whatever you want. It is now a pandemic that has affected the entire world. A big part of what we're seeing now is PANIC. But panic is a people problem. What about the infection itself, and how to avoid it? Simply put, what can YOU do about COVID-19? In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Buck Greene explains the W.H.O.'s "do the five" - 5 rules for each person to reduce the risk of spreading and contract...
MCS 289: Pikal Fruit Knife Facts
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 38.5 MBWould you be surprised to learn... ...that the latest and greatest "tactical knife" is a paring knife? "Tactical fruit knives" are all the rage these days. It's basically a paring knife. But how you use it makes it incredibly effective. If you haven't heard of "tactical paring knives," I'm not kidding. And if you have, well, the secret is out. More and more people are becoming aware of this "tactical fad." And that might mean it's here to stay. In this week's podcast episod...
MCS 288: Appendix Carry Hacks
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBIn part 3 of a 3 part series on appendix carry, we get into the nuts and bolts of how to make appendix carry work for you. Now, you may still think appendix carry is for "tacticool morons." Hopefully, though, you're coming around. The fact is, appendix carry is a great way to carry concealed for realistic self-defense. But you have to do it the RIGHT way. And that's where everybody keeps getting hung up, right? Well, don't worry. With just a few tweaks, you can perfect appendix...
MCS 287: Top 10 Reasons Why Appendix Carry RULES The Street
February 25, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 27.4 MBIn part 2 of a 3 part series on appendix carry, we pull no punches. People love appendix carry, or they hate it. Is it inherently dangerous? Is it the ONLY way to carry if you're an "operator"...? Is it something only "tacticool morons" do? (Everybody seems to have strong opinions one way or another.) Well, we're just going to say it: Appendix carry RULES the street for CCW! Now, we can hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth already, so strap in, because it's only going to ge...
MCS 286: Appendix Carry: A Rant On A Rant
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBAppendix Carry! This is a topic that everybody seems to have a strong opinion about. You either love it... ...Or you HATE it. (Appendix carry, if you don't know, is carrying your gun in the front, rather than on your hip or behind it.) Well, we're going to jump right in and ruffle some feathers: Is appendix carry REALLY for "tacticool morons?" Or does it give you a tactical advantage? Simply put, is it a better way to train for close-quarters gunfighting? In this week's pod...
MCS 285: Coronavirus: Should You Be Afraid?
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MBRemember Ebola? It was all our media talked about for weeks... ...and then, suddenly, it just disappeared. But did the threat go away? (You can bet it DIDN'T - we just stopped talking about!) Now there's a new threat that recently infected an entire cruise ship that stopped in Hong Kong: The deadly Wuhan Coronavirus. The Chinese built an entire hospital in just 10 days to handle the threat... ...and people are still DYING! In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Sur...
MCS 284: Combat Knife Throwing
February 04, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB"Why would you ever throw away your weapon?" That's what you hear from self-defense and tactical "experts"... ...who think "knife throwing" has no place in "real" self-defense situations. Well, this is about to get VERY controversial, because... Yes, you CAN throw a knife in combat! A lot of the knife throwing being taught out there, though, isn't suitable for practical situations. So how do you tell the difference? And how do you train to throw a knife at a moving target? Wh...
MCS 283: Fighting Digital Stalking
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 20.2 MBWe tend to think of "stalking" as something that happens to other people. You know, some guy following Taylor Swift around... ...or a jealous ex showing up in the parking lot of the store where his girlfriend works. We don't think it applies to us, usually. But you need to think again. "Digital stalking" includes all kinds of fraud, theft, harassment, and invasion of privacy. If you use the Internet at all... ...You are vulnerable to it. And that means you need to start takin...
MCS 282: 5 Knife Design Fails
January 21, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 28.1 MBKnives are great tools. They're essential survival gear... ...and they are powerful self-defense weapons, too. But a bad knife design isn't just a problem. It could get you hurt or even killed. And no, I'm not kidding. If you rely on your knife - and many of us do - you need it to perform. But too many knife designers are looking to set their knives apart from others. The result are blades that just... don't... WORK. In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival'...
MCS 281: Unarmed Combatives: Defeating Weapons Attacks
January 14, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 48.9 MBPeople FEAR weapons. Facing someone who's armed, especially when you're not... ...is understandably something most of us dread. That's because it's a life and death situation. But a lot of people studying combatives, including a lot of instructors, are making a critical mistake: They're forgetting that the person is the problem. The fact is, realistic combatives teach you to go after the attacker, not his weapon. Oh, and most disarms you've been taught? They're nothing but "c...
MCS 280: 5 Visual Gunfight Training Mistakes
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.9 MBA real gunfight is life or death. It happens faster than most of us can imagine. You may have only fractions of a second to act... ...and if you make a mistake, YOU'RE DEAD. This makes firearms training one of the most important things you'll ever do. But there's a problem. A lot of shooters, including experienced instructors, are making 5 very specific VISUAL mistakes. Worse, they don't REALIZE these mistakes make training scars. (And during a gunfight is no time to find out...
MCS 279: Prepping Predictions For 2020
December 31, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 37.2 MBThe new year - and a new decade - are upon us. And as it turns out... ...I have some prepping predictions for 2020. These are serious survival predictions, too. We've experienced a LOT of threats in the past year... ...And there are a lot more coming up. Things are really ramping up all the way around the globe. So which threats are most applicable to you... ...and what will you do about them? In this week's podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival's Jeff Anderson looks at...
MCS 278: Concealed Carry For Women: Revolver Vs. Auto
December 24, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 43.3 MBThis is one of those subjects that really gets me angry. When people shop for a gun for the first time... ...The person selling the gun should be able to guide them.. Too often, that's not what happens! The problem is bad enough for new gun owners overall. But it's especially bad for women. These same guidelines apply to people with hand strength or mobility issues, or who may be smaller. There are basically 3 things to consider. If those three things don't happen, your gun c...
MCS 5 In 5 No. 5: Buck Greene (Guns, Survival)
December 20, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MBWe get so many questions at MCS Magazine that it's hard to answer them all. From survival to self-defense to guns and gear, and everything in between... ...we're doing our best to get to as many of them as we can. Each one of our 5 in 5 series presents five of your questions to one of our subject matter experts. But here's the thing: They haven't seen the questions before. This is your chance to get a "hot take" on five questions for the most honest answers possible. It isn't j...
MCS 277: 5 Pros Of The Balisong (Butterfly Knife)
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 40.6 MBCall it a balisong. Call it a butterfly knife. Whatever you call it, its place in popular culture is clear. Plus it's frickin' cool. They are largely associated with Filipino martial culture... ...but may or may not have come from somewhere else. Whatever their history, and no matter how much you see them in TV, movies, and even comic strips... ...these unique knives have a LOT of great qualities. Should YOU consider the balisong or butterfly knife for everyday carry, utility...
MCS 5 In 5 No. 4: Dr. Bones (Medical)
December 13, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.97 MBWe get so many questions at MCS Magazine that it's hard to answer them all. From survival to self-defense to guns and gear, and everything in between... ...we're doing our best to get to as many of them as we can. Each one of our 5 in 5 series presents five of your questions to one of our subject matter experts. But here's the thing: They haven't seen the questions before. This is your chance to get a "hot take" on five questions for the most honest answers possible. It isn't j...
MCS 276: Surviving With Medical Issues
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 27.1 MBAlmost HALF of Americans have used at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days. More than 10% of us is on FIVE prescription drugs. More than 133 MILLION Americans have at least one chronic condition. (That's 45% of the population.) The CDC estimates that the rate could be as high as 6 in 10, with 4 out of 10 adults having TWO OR MORE chronic conditions. What does that mean? It means that in a survival scenario, including ANY emergency that lasts more than a few days... ....
MCS 275: The Truth About Night Sights
December 03, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 30.6 MBIf you own a firearm, for home defense or concealed carry, you've probably heard it: "Most attacks happen in low-light environments." Makes sense, doesn't it? Armed bad guys are looking for an easy surprise ambush so their targets won't fight back... ...AND they don't want anybody around, including you, to be able to identify them! Knowing the chances are high that any attack will happen in low light, it just stands to reason you won't be as effective in defending yourself... .....
MCS 274: Combatives Fight Stoppers
November 26, 2019 20:37 - 16 minutes - 21.7 MBIn the movies, when they want to give an action guy "street cred" as a military badass, they teach him this: Military combatives. WWII style combatives were invented when nobody cared about political correctness. They were designed to neutralize the enemy as FAST as possible. Many of them were designed to KILL. Not only were they intended to end a fight quickly... ...but they were also fast to learn. Well, why complicate self-defense any more than that? Combatives, done right...
MCS 5 In 5 No. 3: Kevin Estela (Survival)
November 22, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 4.47 MBWe get so many questions at MCS Magazine that it's hard to answer them all. From survival to self-defense to guns and gear, and everything in between... ...we're doing our best to get to as many of them as we can. Each one of our 5 in 5 series presents five of your questions to one of our subject matter experts. But here's the thing: They haven't seen the questions before. This is your chance to get a "hot take" on five questions for the most honest answers possible. It isn't j...
MCS 273: Cold Weather Survival Gear
November 19, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 10.1 MBIt was a horrible "survival story gone wrong" when it hit the media a while back. A family was trapped in the car in a snowy ditch in the middle of nowhere. They'd left for what was supposed to be a simple winter-time trip... ...and one of them never made it back. The father left the snowed-in car to look for help. While his family waited for him to return... ...he died of exposure to the winter elements. But the real tragedy here is that it didn't have to happen. If only th...