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Modern Self Protection

by Ben Branam

No One Should Live in Fear! The Self Defense Podcast for everyone! We talk about using a firearm for self defense and awareness.

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Episodes

  1. Heroism Podcast

    So you want to be a hero? For this podcast, I got with Rob Morse of the Slow Facts Blog, Self-Defense Gun Stories, and Gun… The post Heroism Podcast appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  2. When to Change out Carry Ammo

    When should you change your carry ammo? Is it necessary? Will carry ammo go bad? What could make it go bad? The post When to Change out Carry Ammo appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  3. Battlefield Leadership; Prepare Now

    Be the leader now so that you can learn to be better if you ever have to defend yourself or your family. The post Battlefield Leadership; Prepare Now appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  4. De-Escalation Requires Practice

    Like every skill you have for self-defense, de-escalation should be practiced any time you can. The post De-Escalation Requires Practice appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  5. Tactics over Skills

    A definition of gear is obvious, it's the stuff you have. The definition of skill is how you can use that gear. Your tactics are the overall mindset and how to employ your skills towards a goal. It's just bigger thinking. The post Tactics over Skills appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  6. Welcome to the Party

    Welcome to the party. Is this the first time you've been called a domestic terrorist? Not me. It has been happening since 2008. Labels suck... The post Welcome to the Party appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  7. Wimps in Our World

    Going against the grain takes humility, guts, and the chance to lose. The post Wimps in Our World appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  8. Should You Give Medical Attention to a Bad Guy

    If you have to defend yourself should you give medical aid to the person that just tried to hurt you? The post Should You Give Medical Attention to a Bad Guy appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  9. Habits, Good, Bad, and Training Scars

    What training scars and bad habits do you have that will "get you killed in the street?" I know you have at least one, we all do. The post Habits, Good, Bad, and Training Scars appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  10. Be Prepared for anything Podcast 336

    Be Prepared for anything is about accepting what is and acting upon it. The post Be Prepared for anything Podcast 336 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  11. Should You Get Involved?

    Should you get involved in a crime in progress? The post Should You Get Involved? appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  12. Trust Your instincts; The Gift of Fear

    Use the Girt of Fear and trust your instincts because they could save your life. The post Trust Your instincts; The Gift of Fear appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  13. Caught in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooter

    If you get caught in the aftermath of a mass shooter what should you do? Yes, mass killer would be a better description now that vehicles and knives are becoming popular. The post Caught in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooter appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  14. Changing Schedules and Your Safety

    Traditional knowledge of self-defense says you should be changing your schedule for your safety; but doesn’t it really help that much? The post Changing Schedules and Your Safety appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  15. Self Defense Mechanisms to Use

    The self-defense mechanisms to use are the ones you probably already know. The post Self Defense Mechanisms to Use appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  16. Shooting for Fun

    Do you ever just go shooting for fun? Or is there always something to learn? There is always something to learn, but you can go shooting for fun. The post Shooting for Fun appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  17. 9-11 20 Years Later

    September 11, 2001, changed the world, for the better and the worse. The post 9-11 20 Years Later appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  18. Podcast 328 Mixed Bag or Crap: NRA Cancelled, Broken Gun, and Heat Injuries

    This podcast is all about different things. It will be explicit because the NRA really enraged me with their cancellation of the Annual Meeting. The post Podcast 328 Mixed Bag or Crap: NRA Cancelled, Broken Gun, and Heat Injuries appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  19. Unconventional Carry Methods: Podcast 327

    We can't always carry a gun in a conventional method, sometimes you have to learn unconventional carry methods to be able to carry a gun every day. The post Unconventional Carry Methods: Podcast 327 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  20. The Square Range: Podcast 326

    Do you go to the square range to practice self-defense? Should you? The post The Square Range: Podcast 326 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  21. Back to Basics: Have a Plan – Podcast 325

    Having a plan for your self defense begins with what is your mission? What are those things most important to you? The post Back to Basics: Have a Plan – Podcast 325 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  22. Measuring Risk: Why We Suck at It. Podcast 324

    How you can measure risk better, why we suck at it, and how to do it better. I spent the last couple of weeks in… The post Measuring Risk: Why We Suck at It. Podcast 324 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  23. The Best Skill to Practice for Self Defense: Situational Awareness Podcast 323

    Your situational awareness is the best skill for you to learn, practice, and master for your self-defense. The post The Best Skill to Practice for Self Defense: Situational Awareness Podcast 323 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  24. Mind Set: The Ultimate Self Defense Skill – Podcast 322

    Mind set is the ultimate self defense skill. Learn it, use it, live it and it will make you and your family safer. The post Mind Set: The Ultimate Self Defense Skill – Podcast 322 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  25. A Dot and a Miss: Sig P365XL and Romeo 0 Review Podcast 321

    Last week I shot a Sig P365XL with a Romeo 0 Dot to review. I shot it at an AASA competition and learned a lot about the gun and dot. The post A Dot and a Miss: Sig P365XL and Romeo 0 Review Podcast 321 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  26. New Gun, The Shiny Syndrom: Podcast 320

    Do you suffer from shinny new gun syndrome? Do you always need the newest and bestest guns and gear thinking that will make you better? The post New Gun, The Shiny Syndrom: Podcast 320 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  27. Do Glocks Have a Safety? Should They? Podcast 319

    Do Glocks have a safety? Should they? With handguns, like most everything in the world, it depends. Check out the podcast for a discussion on yes and no. The post Do Glocks Have a Safety? Should They? Podcast 319 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  28. What You Can Start Doing Now: Podcast 318

    If you watch the news things are bleak at best. No matter what happens out there we are done is what the news says. But what can you do now? The post What You Can Start Doing Now: Podcast 318 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  29. Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst Podcast 317

    Are you prepared for what the worst could really be? Do you have any idea how bad it could get in America? Are you ready? The post Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst Podcast 317 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  30. Top 4 Self Defense Techniques Podcast 316

    Top 4 Self Defense Techniques aren't what you think. No special punch or kick, the top three you do before you leave your house. The post Top 4 Self Defense Techniques Podcast 316 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  31. Christmas Travel Safety Tips Podcast 315

    Christmas travel safety tips are just reminders of things you should probably be doing while you are traveling this holiday season. The post Christmas Travel Safety Tips Podcast 315 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  32. Podcast 314B Carrying a Firearm in the Cold

    The second half of yesterday's show. The post Podcast 314B Carrying a Firearm in the Cold appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  33. Podcast 314 Carrying a Firearm in the Cold

    Carrying a firearm in the cold weather requires a little shift in how we do things. You may need to change your gun and clothes. The post Podcast 314 Carrying a Firearm in the Cold appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  34. Firearms Safety and Range Etiquette Podcast 313

    Range Etiquette is how we respect other people while shooting. Safety is what we do everywhere, always; at the range, at home, or in combat. The post Firearms Safety and Range Etiquette Podcast 313 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  35. Personally Surviving Covid and Mind Set Podcast 312

    How I used my mindset to survive Covid-19 without going to the hospital. The post Personally Surviving Covid and Mind Set Podcast 312 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  36. Stop Stupid in the Firearm World Podcast 311

    Stupid myths that continue on for ever and ever. Can’t we just stop it! The post Stop Stupid in the Firearm World Podcast 311 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  37. Kitting Up Part II with Frank Sharp Jr of Fortress Defense Consultants Podcast 310

    I invited Frank Sharp Jr from Fortress Defense Consultants to join me to talk about the “great boogaloo” sort of… The post Kitting Up Part II with Frank Sharp Jr of Fortress Defense Consultants Podcast 310 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  38. Kitting Up for the Fight w/ Frank Sharp Jr of Fortress Defense Consultants Podcast 309

    Are you ready for the fight that maybe coming? Frank Sharp Jr from Fortress Defense Consultants joins us to talk about the fight. The post Kitting Up for the Fight w/ Frank Sharp Jr of Fortress Defense Consultants Podcast 309 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  39. FMF 34 Remembering 9-11 and Unity

    Remembering 911 to make the world a better place. Do you remember the feelings and what happen in the weeks following? The post FMF 34 Remembering 9-11 and Unity appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  40. The Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting: Murder, Victim, or Self-Defense Podcast 308

    What can we learn from the Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting? Legally and tactically you can learn lots of things to make sure you do better. Podcast here... The post The Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting: Murder, Victim, or Self-Defense Podcast 308 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  41. Are Your AR Mags Loaded? FMF 33

    How many rounds should be in your AR mags? and how can you tell if they are loaded correctly without unloading them. The post Are Your AR Mags Loaded? FMF 33 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  42. Protecting Your Loved Ones When They Can’t Protect Themselves Podcast 307

    We go into depth on what you can and should do before and during an attack to make sure you have the best chance of winning. Winning in this case means saving your family. The post Protecting Your Loved Ones When They Can’t Protect Themselves Podcast 307 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  43. Rioters, Vehicles, and Self Defense

    Mobs have been moving around as protests for months now. The violence seems more and more eminent. The chances of you getting stuck in one of these “protests” seems more and more likely The post Rioters, Vehicles, and Self Defense appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

  44. Face Masks and Your Physical Security FMF 32

    Five Minute Friday; A quick tip to keep you safe. Should you wear a face mask or not? I think you should for your personal security. Here's why... The post Face Masks and Your Physical Security FMF 32 appeared first on Modern Self Protection.

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No One Should Live in Fear! The Self Defense Podcast for everyone! We talk about using a firearm for self defense and awareness.

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