Megan Postol

When people think about threats in the backcountry, mountain lions are probably near the top of the list. Stories of...

For most people, posting online feels harmless. It feels nice when friends start acknowledging that airport selfie or beach photo...

There was a time when kids grew up learning practical skills without realizing they were training for life, because they...

It's an age-old question but one that seems especially pressing in today's world. Should my child learn self-defense, and when?...

There’s a reason dogs have been tied to human protection for thousands of years. Long before alarms, cameras, concealed carry,...

Emotional abuse rarely starts with something obvious, but nonetheless, it can escalate into something physically dangerous. Most emotionally abusive relationships...

As personal safety tools continue to evolve, manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on reducing user risk while maintaining effectiveness. One...

You’re a mile and a half in on an uneventful morning. The trail has been humming in that steady, predictable...

Bear attacks are rare, but when they do happen, they can be disastrous. Bears can kill humans, and occasionally do....

Before I became a mom, I had a false sense of safety. I had experienced close calls, but they never...