Self Defense
![Don’t fall victim to a chemical attack Don’t fall victim to a chemical attack](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dont-fall-victim-to-a-chemical-attack-2-312x198.jpeg)
Chemical attacks are a controversial topic, despite being an incredibly effective wartime weapon, the long-term effects are catastrophic. Used now primarily by terrorist groups and organized…
![Follow these steps to make pepper spray Follow these steps to make pepper spray](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Simple-steps-to-make-pepper-spray-312x198.jpg)
When it comes to protecting yourself, having an ample supply of pepper spray will really come in handy. Not only is it a non-lethal form of…
![Careless preppers make these mistakes Careless preppers make these mistakes](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Careless-preppers-make-these-mistakes-2-312x198.jpg)
You know what’s funny to me, is the number of “armchair” survivalists who seem to think they’re well equipped for whatever is coming because they’re all…
![Seven reasons to become a survivalist Seven reasons to become a survivalist](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Seven-reasons-to-become-a-survivalist-312x198.jpg)
If you wanted a good reason to get yourself a little more prepared, all you have to do is look back over what’s happened in the…
![Get deadly accurate with a crossbow Get deadly accurate with a crossbow](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Get-deadly-accurate-with-a-crossbow-312x198.jpg)
If there’s one weapon that every survivalist needs in their arsenal, it’s the crossbow. Capable of packing an impressive punch for what’s essentially just a hi-tech…
![Don’t get caught out by fake cops Don’t get caught out by fake cops](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dont-get-caught-out-by-fake-cops-312x198.jpg)
When most people see a police uniform, they immediately turn compliant. It’s almost ingrained in us to respect their authority and obey their commands, ever since…
![Lessons in prepping from a tough 2020 Lessons in prepping from a tough 2020](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lessons-in-survival-from-a-tough-2020-2-312x198.jpg)
When we look back on the year that was, there’s no doubt in my mind 2020 will go down as one of the toughest years in…
![The right way to escape a riot in your car The right way to escape a riot in your car](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-right-way-to-escape-a-riot-in-your-car-312x198.jpg)
There’s no question an out of control riot is a scary thing, the destruction and “mob mentality” of the participants means they’re likely to do anything.…
![Learn these skills for urban survival Learn these skills for urban survival](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Learn-these-skills-for-urban-survival-312x198.jpg)
There’s more to survival than starting a fire or being able to put together a makeshift shelter, and for the millions of patriots living in the…
![Tips to help you survive a sudden riot Tips to help you survive a sudden riot](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tips-to-help-you-survive-a-sudden-riot-2-312x198.jpg)
If you’re trying to stay under the radar or avoid trouble, keeping away from the rioting and protests going on in cities all over the country…
![Answering a potential attacker at your door Answering a potential attacker at your door](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Answering-an-attacker-at-your-door-312x198.jpg)
Knock, knock, knock. It’s a sound we’ve all heard, but when there’s someone at your door you need to be sure of who it is before…
![Guidelines for girls learning to fight Guidelines for girls learning to fight](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Guidelines-for-girls-learning-to-fight-312x198.jpg)
As a father with two daughters, I’ve been pretty relaxed about all but one aspect in their life. The need to learn self-defense. It’s non-negotiable for…
![Protecting your valuable assets from a fire Protecting your valuable assets from a fire](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Protecting-your-valuable-assets-from-a-fire-312x198.jpg)
Following a devastating bushfire season in Australia, with 18.6 million hectares burnt, 2,779 homes and 34 people losing their lives to the flames, it’s got me…
![Escaping a shooter at your workplace Escaping a shooter at your workplace](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Escaping-a-shooter-at-your-workplace-312x198.jpeg)
Lunatics on shooting sprees have unfortunately become a dime a dozen, and everything from schools, religious spaces and even concerts are no longer safe. And that…
![Being security conscious in your apartment Being security conscious in your apartment](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Being-security-conscious-in-your-apartment-312x198.jpeg)
Right now, as you read this, there are people’s homes and apartments being broken into. Their most precious possessions taken, while families are terrorized and frightened…
![Is body armor a smart survival choice? Is body armor a smart survival choice?](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/is-body-armor-a-smart-survival-choice-312x198.jpg)
When it comes to being prepared, tactically, there’s no better option than body armor. Not only does it protect your vital organs from shrapnel from say…
![Don’t let a carjacker get the best of you Don't let a carjacker get the best of you](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dont-let-a-carjacker-get-the-best-of-you-312x198.jpg)
I shouldn’t have to tell you about the recent rise in violent crimes, all you have to do is flick on the news and you’ll hear…
![Benefits of starting a neighborhood watch Benefits of starting a neighborhood watch](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Benefits-of-starting-a-neighborhood-watch-312x198.jpg)
The Neighborhood Watch program is an interesting concept, and one I believe important for survivalists to participate in, or perhaps even start, if you’ve not already…
![How to avoid being shot by a sniper How to avoid being shot by a sniper](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/How-to-avoid-being-shot-by-a-sniper-312x198.jpg)
If there’s one thing that’s worse than being shot at, it’s being shot at by a sniper. You don’t know where they are, what they can…
![Using a fire extinguisher as a weapon Using a fire extinguisher as a weapon](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/How-to-use-a-fire-extinguisher-as-a-weapon-312x198.jpg)
You never know when a situation will go from bad to worse. Late last year I spent the better part of a week at the hospital…
![Don’t fall for these doomsday myths Don't fall for these doomsday myths](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dont-fall-for-these-doomsday-myths-312x198.jpg)
After shows like Doomsday Preppers placed a spotlight on this lifestyle, things just started to snowball. People started sharing crazier and crazier notions of “survival” and…
![Use paintball to hone your survival skills Use paintball to hone your survival skills](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paintball-1282158_1280-312x198.jpg)
Our local paintball range just started doing flyer drops, and after we received a bunch I suggested that our team head down there to put our…
![How to accurately throw a knife How to accurately throw a knife](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/knife-2414270_1920-312x198.jpg)
I’ve got to admit; knife throwing is just one of those hobbies that looks cool. You simply grab a knife, and with a flick of your…
![How much are you really revealing online? How much are you really revealing online?](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/code-coding-computer-574077-312x198.jpg)
In light of the recent data breaches at Facebook, I want to communicate a message I’ve been telling my friends and family for a long time.…
![How to become a dead shot with your gun How to become a dead shot with your gun](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pistol-2948729_1920-312x198.jpg)
When it comes to owning a firearm, what’s most important is the skills of the shooter. An expensive gun in the hands of a novice is…
![Can I shoot an intruder in my home? Can I shoot an intruder in my home?](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cz-p-07-2679020_1920-1-312x198.jpg)
It’s a good question. You hear a bump in the night and armed with your gun and flashlight head downstairs to investigate. But you need to…
![Why shooting practice is important](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shooting-range-2451669_1920-312x198.jpg)
Owning a gun is one thing, but becoming proficient enough to rely on it in a disaster or survival scenario is a whole other story. When…
![Don’t make these mistakes in a home invasion](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/broken-1391025_1280-312x198.jpg)
I’m not one to get scared easily, but home invasions scare me. The thought of someone breaking into your home is bad enough. But once you…
![Why I believe concealed carry is the right choice](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gun-672128_1920-312x198.jpg)
I’m a red-blooded American. I like hunting, and I definitely agree with the right to bear arms. But when it comes to my every-day life, it’s…
![The mistake too many survivalists make](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bonfire-1867275_1920-312x198.jpg)
When I started getting into survival and preparedness, it was a highly individual thing. I was wanting to make sure I was ready for anything, so…
![Guide to non-lethal booby traps and alarms](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/camera-1674614_1920-312x198.jpg)
We’ve all seen Home Alone, right? The neighborhood kid using a variety of booby traps to fight off the naughty burglars. Now me, I actually really…
![How to stay alert when walking alone](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pedestrian-925850_1920-312x198.jpg)
Walking to your car after work or heading into a parking lot at the mall seems fairly innocent, but it’s during these times you’ve got to…
![The firearms you need once the SHTF](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shooting-1833850_1920-312x198.jpg)
Now if I’m being completely honest, you could probably call me a gun nut. I’m a regular down at my local range, and I’ve invested more…
![How to protect your identity from being stolen](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hacker-1446193_1280-312x198.jpg)
According to the FTC almost 9 million Americans have their identities stolen, every single year. Once your personal details are stolen, thieves use your data to…
![Solo self-defense training to fight back](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/boxer-557143_1920-312x198.jpg)
There’s no doubt in my mind that learning how to protect yourself is one of the best investments you can make towards your survival. Take a…
![Defending yourself against a knife-wielding opponent](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ninja-877220_1920-312x198.jpg)
The world is far more dangerous than you think. Perhaps you’re walking home and suddenly a mugger jumps right up in your face, a jilted lover…
![How to take the fight to a larger opponent](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/confrontation-930744_1920-312x198.jpg)
When you’re facing off against an attacker, let’s be honest. Size does matter. If they’re bigger and stronger than you, you’re at a disadvantage from the…
![How to survive a dog attack](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dog-900215_1280-312x198.jpg)
In the United States there are approximately 4.7 million dog attacks every year, of which almost 800,000 require medical attention. But that’s not the worst part.…
![How to win a street fight](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AdobeStock_57536086-Large-312x198.jpeg)
It can happen anywhere. Perhaps you’re out at a bar with your friends and a random starts getting in your face, a group you walk past…
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It’s a sad fact that our neighborhoods are no longer safe. You just never know when you may find yourself in a dangerous situation. Walking home…
![Everyday items that double as weapons for self-defense](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/foot-1014789_1920-312x198.jpg)
If you’ve ever been a victim, you already know just how quickly everything can go wrong. You’ve got no time to run to your car and…
![5 simple ways to knock someone out](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/boxers-652382_1920-312x198.jpg)
When you’re facing an attacker who wants to take what you have, there’s one core truth. If you’ve not got the chance to escape, the most…
![What to look for in your first handgun](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/firearm-409252_1920-312x198.jpg)
Where’s so many options when it comes to buying a handgun, it can feel very overwhelming when you’re trying to decide on your first gun. When…
![Why You Should Always Have Your Gun On You](https://www.vipsurvivalacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/why-you-should-always-carry-a-gun-header-image-312x198.jpg)
Carrying a firearm is a pain. You’ve got to ensure you’ve always got your ID, avoid the gun-free zones in your city, and disarm appropriately in…