Category: SHTF

DIY Boot Survival Kit

DIY Boot Survival Kit We’ve seen a number of small survival kits that could get you through a large difficult issue. These kits aren’t intended to replace your bug out bag not even your 72 hour kit rather to add to them and for use when those kits might not be available to us. We …

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Optimum Survival Group Size

Optimum Survival Group Size

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Optimum Survival Group Size   We all know that that lone wolf survival epic is just that… an epic myth. It might be the way to go when the SHTF initially. But eventually you must sleep. There is a whole lot to be done to stay alive with any …

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Potential Mass Shootings Stopped by People With a Personal Firearm

Potential Mass Shootings Stopped by People With a Personal Firearm In the United States we are too frequently dealing with the aftermath of a mass shooting. It isn’t the fact that there is always another mass shooting just around the corner that has changed the climate of gun control in this country, but the fact that …

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Scary Prepping Statistics

Scary Prepping Statistics Why is it so rare to see statistics on the positives? Probably for a couple of reasons, 1st because positive never gets as much attention as does the negative. Secondly especially when it comes to subjects like preparedness the positive statistics are hard to find and prove. It’s much easier to count …

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Essential Knots Infographic

Essential Knots Infographic

Essential Knots Infographic When working with rope you need to have the right knots for the job! The last thing you need in the middle of a crisis is for a knot to fail. Blank Point provides an inforgraphic with a variety of knots for a number of purposes. Find it below enlarged for easier …

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Introducing the Bioscarf

Introducing the Bioscarf A pretty neat new layer of protection is just coming onto the market. The bioscarf website talks a lot about protection from daily pollution. As preppers we are concerned with air pollution like every other citizen of this planet. But our needs can be a bit broader. I am seeing this as …

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POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items

POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items

POST SHTF: Lock Picking With Everyday Items   Pre-SHTF I can only assume you will all act with honor and not use this information for entry into any property that is not your own. These are for POST SHTF use only. But you can bet those that wish to abscond with your property already know …

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Super Bunker That Can Survive Anything

Super Bunker That Can Survive Anything Especially now with North Korea’s threats to initiate a nuclear war, having a bunker has become popular again. Most of us can’t afford more than a hole in the ground and a whole lot of luck, prayer, and hope. Hope is a part of this particular bunker’s purpose. It …

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10 Useful Plants to Look For When Foraging for Food

10 Useful Plants to Look For When Foraging for Food No matter what season nature can provide. Foraging is a way of life in some cultures and a back up source of food in others. In most western countries we grow those plants we think of as food sources. Neat gardens with neat rows of …

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Why Are Active Shooters Successful? How large is Their Circle of Pain?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Are Active Shooters Successful? How large is Their Circle of Pain?     I hate this topic! I hate it because the bad guy the active shooters win. He or she doesn’t go uncaptured most of the time and in most cases loses his/her own life during the event. …

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