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OwnGuard Solutions’ Blog

At OwnGuard Solutions, we’re committed to equipping you with expert-backed resources for both personal and family safety. Our blog posts provide actionable tips, detailed advice, and straightforward strategies to enhance personal safety essentials, emergency preparedness, and family safety solutions. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself, secure your home, or build a family safety plan for the unexpected, you’ll find valuable ideas here.

For more insights on personal and family safety, our podcast explores key topics with real-world perspectives and practical safety and preparedness tips to keep you and your household ready with some great guests in the mix.

Prefer watching? We have engaging videos, from quick personal safety hacks to in-depth safety tutorials, designed to provide you with must-know skills. Whatever your learning style, OwnGuard Solutions delivers resources to boost your confidence and security.

We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and prepared. Through our blog posts, podcast episodes, and video content, you’ll find everything you need to face life’s challenges head-on, protecting both yourself and your loved ones. Start exploring today to strengthen your personal safety and create a more secure future for your family. With our growing collection of tips and insights found here in our blog, focused on personal safety and preparedness, you’ll be ready for whatever comes your way.

Don’t see what you need? Check back often. We’re constantly adding fresh content for personal and family safety and preparedness. Have a topic in mind? We’d love to hear it. Reach out and let us know!

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  • Learning Radio Frequency, Antenna, and Programming Basics

    Learning Radio Frequency, Antenna, and Programming Basics

    This time we are going to cover the radio frequency, antenna, and programming basics still in context of FRS, GMRS, and amateur radios. If you are using either GMRS or amateur radio, you are likely going to want to research antennas and find what works best with…

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  • Protect Yourself Legally With the Right Self-Defense Knowledge

    Protect Yourself Legally With the Right Self-Defense Knowledge

    We all have the right to defend ourselves and those we care about but understanding when and how we can legally do so is critical. Self-defense laws vary by state, and what’s lawful in one jurisdiction could land you in legal trouble in another. As someone who…

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  • Understanding Basic Radio Terminology and Categories

    Understanding Basic Radio Terminology and Categories

    Whether you’re interested in emergency preparedness, outdoor recreation, keeping a group connected, or just want to be able to communicate when cell networks are unavailable, understanding radio technology can be incredibly valuable. This guide serves as a primer to introduce you to the most basic radio terminology…

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  • Comparison of the Beretta M9A4 and Sig Sauer P320-M17

    Comparison of the Beretta M9A4 and Sig Sauer P320-M17

    As a Marine veteran, I’ve trusted duty pistols like the Colt M1911A1, which I carried in Beirut in 1984 during its tenure as the Corps’ sidearm until 1985, and the Beretta M9, which I used in Division matches, trained with in the field, and came to value…

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  • Radios: An Alternative Means of Communication

    Radios: An Alternative Means of Communication

    What if a means of communication that we are all dependent upon is no longer available? In the spirit of becoming better prepared, have you ever considered where a radio fits into your preparedness or emergency plan? No, I’m not talking about the types of radios we…

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  • Veteran Relocation and Retirement Planning

    Veteran Relocation and Retirement Planning

    As I get closer to retirement, I’ve been thinking more seriously about the decisions that come with this major life transition, especially as a veteran. Like many of us, my family is spread across the country, from North Carolina, Georgia, New York, Utah, to Texas. With kids…

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  • How to Make Your Front Door Less Attractive

    How to Make Your Front Door Less Attractive

    I bet most everyone you can think of comes to your front door when they visit, whether family, friends, neighbors, or those lovely sales people. Why? It is likely because few are comfortable coming through an open garage or walking through a backyard; and it’s just basic…

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  • Real Estate Showings Come with Risk—Be Ready

    Real Estate Showings Come with Risk—Be Ready

    Did you know that real estate professionals are more likely than many other careers to encounter violence on the job? Real Estate Agent Safety is an important concern. Awareness Is Your Best Tool as a Real Estate Professional. It’s a startling fact, but not entirely surprising when…

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  • Constitutional Carry and Your Concealed Carry License

    Constitutional Carry and Your Concealed Carry License

    This time we talk about constitutional carry and the considerations you should give to whether you maintain your concealed carry license now or obtain one for the first time. Many may think that if their state has or implements constitutional carry they no longer need to worry…

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  • The Weakest Link in Home Security

    The Weakest Link in Home Security

    The garage is one of the most overlooked entry points in home security. Many homeowners focus on securing their main doors and windows, installing cameras, and reinforcing locks, yet they often leave their garage vulnerable without realizing it. Criminals know this and frequently target garages as an…

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