Self Defense https://offgridsurvival.com/category/tactical/self-defense/ An online resource for survival information. From wilderness and urban survival to emergency preparedness and off grid living, we provide you with the knowledge you need to survive in any situation. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:03:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 201079613 Home Security Guide: Why You Need a Simple Door Wedge to Protect from Home Invasions https://offgridsurvival.com/doorwedge/ https://offgridsurvival.com/doorwedge/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:41:00 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=1180 Home Security Guide: Why You Need a Simple Door Wedge to Protect from Home Invasions

Urban Survival is all about being prepared. Check out this cheap little piece of gear that you probably haven't even considered adding to your preps.....

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Defending yourself from an attacker https://offgridsurvival.com/defendingyourselffromattac/ https://offgridsurvival.com/defendingyourselffromattac/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:47:00 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=2096 Defending yourself from an attacker

Being prepared means being able to protect yourself in any situation. Learn how to defend yourself from a deadly attack.

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How to Survive a Mass Shooting: What to do in an Active Shooter Situation https://offgridsurvival.com/survivingactiveshootersituationattacks/ https://offgridsurvival.com/survivingactiveshootersituationattacks/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:21:48 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=5757 How to Survive a Mass Shooting: What to do in an Active Shooter Situation

While active shooter situations are rare, it’s a phenomenon that seems to be increasing in regularity. Preparing for Active Shooter Situations...

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Situational Awareness: How to Protect Yourself by Developing your Situational Awareness https://offgridsurvival.com/situationalawareness/ https://offgridsurvival.com/situationalawareness/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:21:51 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=25144 Situational Awareness: How to Protect Yourself by Developing your Situational Awareness

The truth about situational awareness, what you can do to develop the mindset, and why it's the single most important survival skill you can have.

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Improvised Weapons: Self-defense in the Real World https://offgridsurvival.com/improvisedweapons-selfdefense/ https://offgridsurvival.com/improvisedweapons-selfdefense/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:46:58 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=22739 Improvised Weapons: Self-defense in the Real World

If you’re one of those people who believe you’re ready for anything, simply because you carry a gun, you need to seriously rethink your self-defense strategy...

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Stress Response Training: The missing ingredient in Firearms Training https://offgridsurvival.com/stressresponse-firearmstraining/ https://offgridsurvival.com/stressresponse-firearmstraining/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:53:50 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=22662 Stress Response Training: The missing ingredient in Firearms Training

Shooting at paper targets is great;, but it's not preparing you for the stressful realities of what it really takes to draw your weapon in defense...

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School Shootings: Protecting Children from Active Shooters & Mass Shootings https://offgridsurvival.com/schoolshootings/ https://offgridsurvival.com/schoolshootings/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:54:36 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=21411 School Shootings: Protecting Children from Active Shooters & Mass Shootings

We live in a different world; the world we grew up in is not the same world our kids now face. If you do have a child in the school system, they need to be ready to respond to the very real dangers they face on a daily basis...

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Should you buy a firearm? The Pros & Cons of Gun Ownership https://offgridsurvival.com/shouldyoubuyagun/ https://offgridsurvival.com/shouldyoubuyagun/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:30:50 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=20438 Should you buy a firearm? The Pros & Cons of Gun Ownership

A look at the pros and cons of gun ownership; the truth about guns and what you need to consider before buying one.

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Staying Safe at Large Events https://offgridsurvival.com/stayingsafeatlargeevents/ https://offgridsurvival.com/stayingsafeatlargeevents/#comments Fri, 15 May 2015 18:12:24 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=19970 Staying Safe at Large Events

From sporting events and concerts to political rallies and even your Sunday church service, you need alert and ready to deal with a potentially life-threatening situation.

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Home Security: Protecting Against Garage Door Break-Ins — A Favorite Entry-point for Thieves https://offgridsurvival.com/homesecurity-garagedoors/ https://offgridsurvival.com/homesecurity-garagedoors/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:26:03 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=19816 Home Security: Protecting Against Garage Door Break-Ins — A Favorite Entry-point for Thieves

Thieves all know it; but not many home owners know how easy it is to gain access into a home through a traditional garage door. Learn how to secure your garage door from break-ins...

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