OwnGuard Solutions’ Blog
You will find any number of tips, explanations, and advice on ways you can make yourself and your family safer and better prepared with the posts found here. If you happen not to see what you are looking for, keep checking back, as we are always adding content. And if you have suggestions of personal safety or preparedness content you would like to see, reach out and let us know.
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Be safe. Be prepared. Be OwnGuard.
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Conflict Avoidance and Use of Deadly Force
The new year has arrived, and if you’ve been following the news, you know that many changes are taking place. Speculation about how these changes will affect our daily lives is widespread. Some believe civil unrest may be on the horizon as frustration grows among people who…
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How to Better Prepare for Freezing Weather
If you didn’t know, Georgia has been experiencing some frigid weather in the last week or two. And no, it is not a first for us. Sure, it’s not up-north kind of weather; but for us, it’s a bit chilly. Mix it with some light snow, sleet,…
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New Year Resolutions for Personal and Home Security
Like most, I considered making new resolutions focused on my health, my career and spending more quality time with family. Yes, the new year is a time for fresh beginnings, and while many resolutions focus on the normal annual self-promises, taking action for your personal and home…
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Traveling with Firearms
In follow up to our top travel safety tips post, I wanted to do a deeper dive into traveling with firearms. Specifically, I wanted to share some tips and pointers based on my experience and what I have learned, as well as provide some resources for your…
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CZ Shadow 2 Compact and 75D PCR Compact
During one of my many visits to the local firearms store, I picked up the CZ Shadow 2 Blue in a spontaneous purchase. I was somewhat interested in another quality pistol and CZ is synonymous with quality. After handling it for a while, I was impressed by…
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Top 5 Uses for Glow Sticks
Yes, glow sticks can certainly be used at rave parties, so I’ve heard. However, in times of emergency or when you need a reliable light source that doesn’t rely on batteries, glow sticks are an invaluable tool. Also known as snap sticks, light sticks, or chemlights, these…
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Springfield DS Prodigy 4.25 and Bul Armory SAS II TAC 5
Not too long ago, I got the itch to own a premium pistol, particularly a 2011-style firearm. I considered several well-respected manufacturers like Staccato and Atlas Gunworks. As someone fairly well-versed in firearms, I knew about these brands but hadn’t explored them deeply. Of course, I experienced…
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Top Travel Safety Tips and Other Tidbits
Whether in an airport, staying at a hotel, hanging around in public, or taking a ride somewhere, the following are some top safety tips for travel along with some other tidbits to help keep you better prepared and safer when you and your family are traveling. These…
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Be Aware When Shopping During the Holidays
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the holiday shopping frenzy is far from over. For many, buying gifts for loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season. Whether it’s a big-ticket item like a flat-screen TV or a thoughtful…
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Tools and Best Practices to Help Avoid Being Scammed
Last time we talked about some common scams along with what not to do when you think you are on the receiving end of a potential scam, what to look for in order to identify a scam, and what to do for most of the ones we…