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How to Measure Knife Blade Length (OTF and Folding) to Stay Legal in 2025

By Tactical Chris

Blade length rules can make or break your carry. Here’s the AKTI‑based way to measure any folding or OTF blade, what California’s 2‑inch threshold means, and how to pick a compliant automatic—plus TSA travel basics.

OTF Knife Maintenance: Clean, Lube, and Fix Misfires (Without Ruining Your Knife)

By Tactical Chris

A field‑ready, brand‑safe guide to OTF knife maintenance—how to clean, lube, and troubleshoot your double‑action mechanism, with sharpening basics and travel tips.
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What is the Best Self Defense Caliber?

By Adam Roach

What is the Best Self-Defense Caliber? Understanding the different types of self-defense scenarios can help you choose the best caliber for self defense.
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    What does the bible say about self defense?

    By Adam Roach

    As a Christian, you look to God’s word to guide your morals, values, and behaviors in life. Some actions are expressly forbidden, for example, stealing, killing, or committing adultery in the Ten Commandments. However, other areas, like using self-defense to protect your home and family, aren't always clear.
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      Self-Defense for Women

      By Adam Roach

      Mastering self-defense techniques is an empowering way for women to improve their personal safety. Self-defense covers a broad range of survival skills, from avoiding potential dangers and maintaining awareness of your environment to defending yourself and surviving a physical confrontation.
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        Are OTF Knives Legal? - State Laws on OTF Knives

        By Adam Roach

        Out the Front Knife laws are confusing. That's why Uppercut Tactical has taken the time to boil them down to the essentials you need to know before carrying an OTF knife in your state.
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        When Can You Use a Knife in Self-Defense?

        By Adam Roach

        Understanding local and state knife laws is crucial in understanding when you can use a knife in self-defense legally.

          Best Double-Action OTF Knife Under $100

          By Adam Roach

          OTF knives are an excellent choice for EDC. If you’re in the market for an OTF knife under $100, here are the best options currently available.
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          The Best .22 Pistols for Self-Defense

          By Adam Roach

          The .22 Long Rifle cartridge is the world’s most common rimfire cartridge and the world’s most widely available firearm cartridge overall. Discover the pros and cons of .22 pistols and revolvers for self-defense, and explore the top models available now.