
Pepper Spray: Is it Good for Self Defense and Why?
Pepper spray is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — self-defense tools available. In this episode, we break down why it works, how it levels the playing field, and what types of pepper ...
27 Maalis 13min

Serrations Are for Sissies?!
Serrations get a bad rap — usually from people who don’t actually use their knives hard. In this episode, we break down why serrated edges often outperform plain edges in the real world, especially wh...
25 Maalis 12min

Big Arch Lies, Body Positivity Meltdown, and Armed Canadians Strike Back!
This week on the M.O.A. Broadcast, Sam Wilson comes in hot to break down a lineup of pure chaos. From McDonald’s getting dragged for the most awkward burger promo ever, to Canada flipping the script o...
22 Maalis 44min

Is Batonning for Losers?!
Is batoning for losers? Depends—are you trying to process wood, or destroy your knife for views? In this episode, we dig into the hard truth: aggressive batoning isn’t some badge of toughness—it’s one...
20 Maalis 12min

Are Ferro Rods a Gimmick, or Do They Really Work for Fire-Starting?
In this episode, we break down the real-world pros and cons of ferro rods versus matches in a survival scenario. From wet conditions to wind, cold, and gear failure, we cut through the noise and look ...
18 Maalis 10min

Why Carbon Steel is the WORST Choice For a Survival Knife!
Carbon steel gets talked up as the ultimate survival steel, but that reputation needs a reality check. In this episode, Sam breaks down why stainless steel is often the more practical choice, especial...
17 Maalis 16min

Cross Bow Home Invasions, Frozen Trails, and Gym Psychos
In this episode of the MOA Broadcast, Sam Wilson comes out of the gate with a loaded lineup: a Canadian home invasion case where a man fought back against an intruder armed with a crossbow, the tragic...
12 Maalis 45min






















