Jan 26
Life is good right now if you live in America, relatively speaking and according to most mainstream media outlets. The DOW keeps punching through all time highs, gas prices are low, jobs are being added while unemployment is dropping. Inflation is low and optimism is high, credit is once again plentiful and you too can …
Jan 21
The story and follow up from Local 8 News in Idaho. Cvengros had a camera rolling to document the commotion after seeing glass flying from the upstairs apartment onto the cars parked below. He said once he heard unusually concerning noises coming from the apartment upstairs, he started documenting the commotion using his digital camera, …
Jan 15
My wife and I like to go hiking and do some occasional backpacking. I freely admit that I like to spend more time in the woods than she does so I consider it a bonus when she tags along. Last fall we spent a few days in a remote part of a National Forest doing …
Jan 14
Everyone should be aware of the 4 rules of gun safety, of which I’ll paraphrase here: 1- Treat every weapon as if it were loaded 2- Never point a weapon at something you do not intend to destroy 3- Never place your finger on the trigger until you are ready to engage 4- Know your …
Jan 10
Pop Quiz sucker. You and the wife are coming home from a nice elegant dinner at Waffle House, after all it was your anniversary so spare no expense. You pull into your driveway and see that all of the lights are off (didn’t you leave a few on?) and the side door to your garage …
Jan 07
By now you’ve probably read about it and seen it on the news. Today in Paris three gunman killed 12 in a deliberate attack on a French magazine. Not only did they kill people inside the building they also shot people while exchanging fire outside in the street. If you missed it, here is the …
Jan 05
Buying stuff online from Amazon.com is easy. You buy it, wait until it arrives at your door and shuttle it down to the basement until SHTF happens (or not). Printing checklists out from your work computer (does your boss know you are using company paper?) is easy. You print off the good stuff with the …
Jan 02
Good socks are a key component to keeping one’s feet in good working order, thus maintaining both comfort and morale. If your feet fail you misery soon follows, I’ve seen many a strong body crippled by a few quarter sized blisters. In a practical sense if you want to be that prepper who is able …
Dec 26
Teaching, it’s harder than one might think. So YOU can shoot and are sexy when doing it (sick reloads for the win!), but can you take someone who has never held a gun before and actually help to make them a proficient shooter? Can you not only get someone to follow your lead but show …
Dec 25
I’ll just come right out and state it: An Everyday Carry (EDC) knife is a more useful tool than a sidearm. If I had the choice to ONLY carry one or the other I concede it would definitely be the sidearm, I don’t see myself fairing too well against a bad guy (or two) at …
Dec 24
What makes a great prepper watch? If I could summarize it all into one sentence it would be this: A great prepper watch is one that is affordable, tough yet comfortable, is not bound to a traditional battery lifespan, is packed with practical features that are not gimmicky and is one that does not require …
Dec 20
First we need to define what remote is. Am I attempting to describe a place in the middle of the Alaskan tundra which requires an aircraft to gain access to? No I’m not quite that hardcore, however this isn’t your cabin posted up 1/2 mile off of the go kart / candy shops / ma …
Dec 17
My oh my. The more things change the more they stay the same. Back when the financial crisis hit people started prepping in droves, the need to be prepared for the unknown sparked a surge in the community. After all the market was crashing and people were losing their jobs left and right, the gubmit …
Dec 13
By Philip. In 2012, the National Geographic Channel has partnered with Kelton Research and conducted a survey which gauged Americans’ preparedness level and mindset for the potential end of the world scenario. Out of the 1,007 men and women who answered the survey, it revealed that 85 percent of the nation is unprepared and only …
Dec 04
By Red Beard. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. If possible, always seek professional medical help for diagnosis, medication usage and dosages. I am merely providing general information. No matter what event thrusts you and your family into a survival situation, illness and injury will always be a hazard. Obviously, if a war were …
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