Hack Your Way to Black Friday Savings!

Posted on November 27, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Boot up, log in and get ready to hack the mainframe during our Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale! Starting at Midnight CST on Friday, November 29th, use the coupon code HACKFRIDAY at checkout to receive 20% off eligible items and a free Swag Pack while supplies last. Continue reading →

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How to Catch a Thief with a Square Knot

Posted on November 26, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Can you spot the difference between these two knots? A Thief’s Knot is a simple variation on a square knot that’s said to have originated with sailors wanting to know if someone had tampered with their sea bag. It looks very similar to a square knot, with the only difference being that the ends of the knot wind up on opposite sides. A careless thief may not notice this small fact when hastily tying it back. Continue reading →

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Helicopter Shopping – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 136

Posted on November 25, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Daylight Saving Time is still rocking our fuzzy brains for this episode of Ridiculous Dialogue, as we discuss our upcoming holiday plans and sock oddities.

Bryan also discusses his continuing journey to ditch Big Cable and why it’s had him up in the attic yelling. Lastly this week, we ponder how all the large Christmas trees are collected and set up around the country.

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Stack the Deck and Snag a Free ITS Deck of Cards While Supplies Last!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by The ITS Crew

The chips are all-in and while we’re waiting on the river, you can snag a FREE ITS Deck of Cards! There’s no discount code necessary. The process of adding them to your cart with another item being purchased will automatically make them free! These cards are perfect for your next poker night, or even as a quick stocking stuffer next month. (We know it’s early to be talking Christmas, please forgive us.) Continue reading →

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Illegal Restraint and Real World Examples: Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Here at ITS, we’ve always been big believers in educating people on how to escape from illegal restraint, especially during a situation like a home invasion. Many times when we share these techniques, it’s met with skepticism that we’re training criminals, or that criminals don’t use the rudimentary restraints we highlight. Today we’d like to dispel some of these myths and provide some real-world examples of illegal-restraint occurring. Continue reading →

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How to Select the Best Emergency Food

Posted on November 19, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain, so find out how many calories you’re getting from your emergency food and how much it weighs. Divide the item’s calories by the weight in ounces to find the calories per ounce so you can compare different foods. Remember to check the serving size on the nutrition label to ensure you’re getting the total calorie count for a package and not just a serving. Continue reading →

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Are We Telling Secrets? – Gear Tasting Radio 113

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The ITS Crew

At ITS, we’ve always advocated skills and products that can make a profound difference in your daily life, or even when it comes to saving a life. Today we address illegal restraint and why even after a decade, we’re still busting the myth that our content helps criminals more than prepared citizens.

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Save Big During Our Dollar Days!

Posted on November 15, 2019 by The ITS Crew

We’re kicking off our Dollar Days Sale in the ITS Store and you can save big on dozens of items through Monday! There are no discount codes needed and everything shown below and in our Dollar Days section linked here, is available on a first come, first serve basis with no rain checks available. Continue reading →

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How to Understand and Defeat Zip Ties

Posted on November 12, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Learning to defeat items that can be used for illegal restraints, like hardware store zip ties can make all the difference during an attack like a home invasion. Defeating these is a simple process that starts by understanding how they work.

Common zip ties consist of a sturdy nylon tape that features small teeth running lengthwise down one side and a small-toothed ratchet mechanism concealed in an open case. The ratchet is molded to allow free travel in one direction, but not in the other. Zip ties commonly have a weight rating, but we’ve found these methods to work with ties as strong as a 175 lb. tensile strength. Continue reading →

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Stress Tits – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 135

Posted on November 11, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Bryan describes a strange chain of events this week on Ridiculous Dialogue, which began with a lack of underwear and led to a doctor’s office accident.

However, Kelly quickly takes the reins and reveals an interesting nervous tick that inspired this episode’s title.

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