John and the Warrior Poet Society team are gearing up for 2020, and the question of New Years Resolutions and setting goals has been at the forefront of our discussions around the office. In this video, John discusses a couple little tricks to improve your self-discipline while discussing the pit...

In this video John Lovell discusses good home security habits, criminal behavior, crime statistics, outer security improvements like home alarm systems, security lighting, security cameras, etc.

John and Clint Emerson tackle another useful trick from 100 Deadly Skills. This time, it’s red and white and black all over... and can fly (Dad joke). That’s right, newspaper bats! John and Clint explore how to protect yourself while traveling, using everyday items that can be purchased or found ...

Shooters are always looking to improve their speed and accuracy, and there are a couple main ways to attain these improvements: (1) get good training and practice, and/or (2) seek modifications and upgrades. Lighter and shorter triggers are usually easier and faster to shoot, but there are some b...

John and Clint Emerson, retired Navy SEAL and author of 100 Deadly Skills, test the limits of duct tape and talk about the importance of getting "off the X" while staying alive, conscious, and being strategic with your escape plan. Join these guys in Clint's "Creepy Room" for a little lesson in d...

In this video you are seeing a Daniel Defense Mk18 with an Aimpoint T2, Daniel defense micro mount with lower 1/3 spacer, a blue force gear Vicker's sling and a Gemtech suppressor. The front iron sight is a fixed daniel defense and he rear iron sight is by Troy. The light is a Surefire mini Scou...

A great option for concealed carry is the appendix carry, however it can be incredibly dangerous without proper training and failing to follow some basic safety guidelines. In this video I discuss why the appendix carry is dangerous, what can go wrong, when a negligent or accidental discharge is ...

Are lasers on handguns a good idea? Here are some pros and cons so you can decide whether putting a laser on your gun is a good idea for you

Disasters can strike at any moment, and many Americans fearing natural disasters, economic collapse, EMP attacks, power grid failure,
societal upheaval, etc., are preparing themselves accordingly. These people are investing in alternate energy sources, water filtration, long-term food storage, m...

Tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell weighs the pros and cons taking the right gun for you and for your family. When picking a gun for home defense, it may be a good idea to select a weapon based off your weakest (newest) shooter. Personally i want a firearm that my wife can effectively em...

In this video I give a simple way to evaluate different concealed carry options that will allow shooters to balance comfort, safety, quick accessibility, and the ability to hide the gun well. There are a lot of different ways to carry concealed and a lot of factors that contribute to a good selec...

Gunfighting 101: Body positions behind cover or concealment with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell. This video shows you how to move your body behind cover while maintaining balance, speed, proper use of angles, and a fluid transition as you vary your use of cover.

Former Army Ranger and war veteran John Lovell discusses the importance of being lethal on all fronts, not just with firearms. It is important to build skills in all areas of survival, community, and spirituality. When we forget to develop fully, we grow complacent and eventually pay the price in...

There are many videos on women's self-defense techniques on YouTube and most of them are really, REALLY bad. In reality, the best weapon a woman can use against an attacker is the knowledge of how to prevent an attack in the first place, and oftentimes this is easier than many people would imagin...

Today my wife went outside and noticed that the neighbor's front door was wide open even though they were clearly not home. What should a good, armed neighbor do? What would you do? CLEAR!!!! Just kidding. After Mrs. Poet and I made a fun little intro, I talked about what my response was to this ...

There is some great information on the Internet for folks interested in self-defense, firearms, tactical training, physical fitness, etc. There is even a greater amount of bad information. How do you know what is good or bad? In this video, I will explore whether you can train on your own, and if...

John takes you through his truck setup which covers general preparedness, tactical efficiency, and also #dadlife. It’s important to balance your everyday existence with the possibility of a total collapse of society as we know it.

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For the longest time, John packed a load out bag's worth of stuff just in case the sky started falling. Now, it just seems impractical and unnecessary... even if everything went post-apocalyptic. Preppers, go ahead and sound off in the comments with all the things he's missing with his bag. There...