Myths, Culture, and Moral Complexities Introduction Narratives surrounding violence, resistance, and survival often blend myth, cultural distortion, and political rhetoric, obscuring the stark realities of these phenomena. Popular media glorifies lethal tools, historical myths romanticize rebellion, and political language manipulates perceptions of self-defense. This essay critically examines these dynamics, drawing

Choosing Survival Without Permission The world does not ask your consent before breaking itself. Violence is not an anomaly, and it is not polite. It comes in tides and sharp angles, sometimes slowly with warning, sometimes fast without mercy. There may be days when you will be asked to stand

Choosing Long Arms for Urban Defense: Balancing Practicality and Perception Foreword You don’t carry a long arm because you want to be seen. You carry it because you might not be seen again. In most cases, if you’re shouldering a rifle in public, something’s terribly broken. The

Defensive Arms for the Reluctant Civilian Foreword The first time I picked up a handgun, it was at a sheriff’s department training facility. I didn’t feel power. I felt math. This isn’t about turning your home into a fortress or roleplaying collapse. It’s about acknowledging risk—