WPS FIELD GUIDE

Why Goodness Matters More Than Greatness

This morning, I found myself in a rare and quiet moment—just me, some coffee, and the early light filtering through the kitchen window. As...

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How to Stay Anonymous Online: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Privacy

In an increasingly connected world, online anonymity isn’t just for spies and whistleblowers—it’s for anyone who values digital privacy and wants to avoid becoming...

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Five Reasons to Be Proud of America

There's always been people who claim to be Americans but who also jump at every opportunity to talk about all the reasons they hate...

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Hero & Villain - 2 Lessons from History's Most Magnetic War Captain

Today we’re taking a break from guns and gear to bring you another Warrior Poet Profile from the pages of our past. If you...

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Essential Kit for Long-Range Patrol: What You Need (and What to Leave Behind)

I recently geared up to teach our Introduction to Long-Range Patrol class, and I wanted to walk through the essential kit you’ll need in...

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12 Superpowers You Can Actually Buy

What if I told you there are tools out there—gear you can actually buy—that gives you superpowers? Not metaphorical ones. Real-deal, life-enhancing, force-multiplying abilities....

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Why Gun Control is NOT About Guns

Here we go. The old “Why gun control is not about guns,” topic. I just have to weigh in on it from time to...

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Finding Your Courage

We talk a lot about training, tactics, and gunfighting, but I want to take a moment to draw a line between skill and courage....

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Why “Getting Off the X” Is More Than Just a Dance Move

If you’ve spent time at the range or in self-defense training, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Get off the X.” But what does that...

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Change How You See Training

We’re talking training today, and I have to say that I’m proud of all you Poets out there who are interested in becoming good...

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Fighting with Nothing to Lose

You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’ve got nothing to lose!” Society puts that forward as something pretty hardcore like, “Bring it on!” It denotes...

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Over-penetration: The Correct Solution

Whether you’re a civilian interested in protecting your family or you’re part of a military or law enforcement tactical team you’ve got to think...

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