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OwnGuard Solutions’ Podcast

Love podcasts? You’re in the right place with OwnGuard Solutions! Our podcast delivers top-tier content focused on personal safety and preparedness, helping to support you and your loved ones staying safer and better prepared. We’re bringing you expert insights, practical tips, and lively discussions on personal safety essentials, preparedness, and family safety solutions. We’ve already had some great guests join us, sharing their expertise on topics like protecting yourself and things you can do to be better prepared. Excited for more? New episodes are always in the works. Keep checking back!

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  • Vendor Safety 101

    Vendor Safety 101

    Overview Season 4, Episode 45 Join Jim for this episode as he walks you through a sunlit yard sale that could turn into a cautionary tale — a thousand-dollar day, curious strangers, and the little choices that keep your home, booth, and cash safe. Through vivid anecdotes…

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  • Tony Blauer on Fear, Flinching, and Survival

    Tony Blauer on Fear, Flinching, and Survival

    Overview Season 4, Episode 44 Step into a high-stakes hour with Tony Blauer — a coach who turned forty years of martial arts, neurology and scenario testing into a survival playbook. From improvised drills where conversation becomes an ambush to the science of the startle flinch, Tony…

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  • John Correia of Active Self Protection

    John Correia of Active Self Protection

    Overview Season 4, Episode 43 Join Jim once again as he delves into a captivating conversation with John Correia, founder of Active Self-Protection, in an episode filled with tales of unexpected career shifts and a deep dive into the world of self-defense. Discover how a former Navy…

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  • De-escalation Strategies with Randy King

    De-escalation Strategies with Randy King

    Overview Season 4, Episode 42 Jim reunites with Randy King, a seasoned self-defense educator from Canada, specializing in conflict management strategies. Delve into an engaging conversation centered around the critical yet often overlooked skill of de-escalation in violent and tense situations. Whether you’re navigating a bar room…

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  • The Truth About Traditional Safes with Tom Kubinik

    The Truth About Traditional Safes with Tom Kubinik

    Overview Season 4, Episode 41 Dive into an insightful discussion on gun safety with host Jim and his guest, Tom Kubinik from Secure It Defense. In this episode, they delve into the importance of properly locking up firearms and explore the innovative solutions Secure It provides, which…

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  • Empowerment Through Self-Defense with Tammy Yard-McCracken

    Empowerment Through Self-Defense with Tammy Yard-McCracken

    Overview Season 4, Episode 40 This time we talk with our special guest Tammy Yard-McCracken, a seasoned psychotherapist turned Krav Maga practitioner, to unravel her unique journey into the world of self-defense. Tammy shares her transformative path from traditional psychotherapy to empowering individuals through martial arts, highlighting…

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  • Up in Arms with Rob Pincus

    Up in Arms with Rob Pincus

    Overview Season 4, Episode 39 We welcome back special guest Rob Pincus for a compelling conversation about the complexities of gun ownership and personal safety. It’s been over a year and a half since their last encounter, and the duo dives right back into an intense discussion.…

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  • Navigating Personal Safety Amidst Vulnerability

    Navigating Personal Safety Amidst Vulnerability

    Overview Season 4, Episode 38 Jim is joined again by Denis to tackle a topic that is often overlooked yet profoundly crucial: personal safety for individuals with disabilities. In this episode, Jim and Denis delve into the nuances of vulnerability, particularly focusing on the disabled, drawing from…

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  • Why Owning a Gun Doesn’t Make You Safer

    Why Owning a Gun Doesn’t Make You Safer

    Overview Season 4, Episode 37 We dive deep into the nuanced discussions surrounding firearms ownership and self-defense. Exploring the emotionally charged world of gun rights and gun control, Jim seeks to separate myth from reality, bringing a dose of truth to the table. As he unpacks the…

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  • How to Avoid, Respond, and Recover If It Does Happen

    How to Avoid, Respond, and Recover If It Does Happen

    Overview Season 3, Episode 36 We revisit some unforgettable stories, from Episode 35, that remind us how quickly the unexpected can turn life upside down. Each tale, whether it be of bullying, burglary, or a brazen robbery, serves as a powerful lesson in preparedness and resilience. Join…

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Check out our blog posts for extra pointers on personal safety and preparedness or watch some of our videos with overviews, detailed tutorials, and more.

Got a personal safety or preparedness topic you’d like us to explore in our podcast? We’d love to hear your ideas. Contact us anytime!