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Christopher Joseph

Christopher Joseph writes for USA Self Defense Centers, covering personal safety, martial arts, tactical preparedness, and self-defense products. His background includes training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Escrima, and tactical defense, along with an education in criminal justice as well as communications. He combines this practical and academic experience to provide clear, lawful guidance that helps readers make informed decisions about protecting themselves and their families.

327 Dispatched Stories

Guns / Firearms

22m

Mantis Dry Fire Training Review: Is the Mantis System Worth Buying?

The Mantis Dry Fire Training System is one of the most compelling upgrades available to gun owners who want to practice more…

Guns / Firearms

19m

What Is a Ghost Gun? Laws, Kits & Self-Defense Risks

TL;DR: A ghost gun is a privately made firearm that lacks a manufacturer-applied serial number. Some are legal to make and own…

Home Alarm Systems

20m

Does Vivint Buy Out Contracts? The $1,000 Buyout Program Explained

Last fact-checked: October 18, 2026 TLDR: Yes, Vivint has a legitimate contract buyout program that can reimburse eligible customers up to $1,000…

Personal/Self Defense

23m

Self Defense Online: Can You Really Learn to Defend Yourself at Home?

Can you really learn self defense online, or do you need to spend months training at a martial arts school? The short…

Guns / Firearms

18m

Gun Safety: The Essential Rules Every Gun Owner Should Know

Owning a firearm for home or personal defense brings capability, but it also brings responsibility. That responsibility starts long before anyone faces…

Personal/Self Defense

23m

What Does the Bible Say About Self-Defense? A Complete Christian Guide

If you take Scripture seriously, self-defense is one of the harder questions you can ask. You want to love your enemies. You…

Personal/Self Defense

19m

CCW Insurance Explained: Coverage, Costs and What Gun Owners Should Know

What Gun Owners Mean by “Insurance” Gun insurance is not one product. It is an umbrella term that gets applied to at…

Emergency Preparedness

14m

4Patriots Explained/Reviewed: What Preparedness-Minded Households Should Know

Every serious household preparedness plan comes down to a small set of survival domains. Power. Food. Water. Warmth. Communications. Medical. Defense. Miss…

Home Alarm Systems

16m

Best Alarm System for Apartments: The Best Security Systems for Renters in 2026

TLDR: For most renters, SimpliSafe is the best apartment alarm system. Wireless install, no long-term contract, portable equipment that leaves when you…