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An Introduction to Lock Picking: How to Pick Pin Tumbler Locks
Some of you might be thinking, “Brett, why should I learn how to pick a lock if I don’t plan on ...
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In an age when every tap, text, and location ping is tracked, there are times when a little anonymity goes a ...
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There you are, captured behind enemy lines, locked in a makeshift POW camp. Your only chance of escape? The ...
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How to Do a Brush Pass Like a Cold War Spy
Your contact is somewhere in this sea of faces, but you can't be seen talking to him — can't even ...
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How to Open a Locked Door With a Credit Card
A few years ago, we were cat-sitting for some friends. They gave me keys to the exterior door leading into ...
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How to Take a Military Shower
The military shower, also known as the “Navy” or “combat” shower, is a method of showering that ...
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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Elbow Strike
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Perform a Combat Roll
When you think of a combat roll, your mind might jump to scenes from video games or action movies (here’s ...
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How to Handle 3 Common Pistol Misfires
When you're out plinking with your pistol, you're likely going to encounter trigger pulls when the gun ...
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Skill of the Week: Make a Marine Corps Fighting Hole
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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A Field Guide to Military Hand Signals
Soldiers often need to operate in complete silence to maintain the element of surprise and avoid detection ...
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Skill of the Week: James Bond’s Tactics for Figuring Out If Someone’s Been Snooping in Your Room
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Jump From a Building Into a Dumpster
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Podcast #960: A Guide to Protecting Yourself Against Unexpected Violence
When Sam Rosenberg was 20 years old and working as a bouncer in a bar, a disgruntled patron pointed a ...
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Skill of the Week: Throw a Devastating Left Hook Punch
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Take Out a Sentry
When this week’s podcast guest, John Lisle, talked about William Fairbairn in our discussion of the ...
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Pistol Marksmanship: How to Fix 4 Common Trigger Mistakes
If you're just getting started honing your pistol marksmanship, you may have noticed that your shots are ...
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Skill of the Week: Throw a Dynamite Straight Punch
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: How to Climb a Rope
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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Skill of the Week: Break Down a Door
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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