Some posts may contain affiliate links. Is The US facing a coin shortage? Federal Reserve to ration distribution-updated In 2021 Fed Chair Powell announced a shortage of coins in the US, but that the Fed was working to fix it. He told lawmakers that what has happened is that with the partial closure of the …
What Powers are Granted by a National Emergency- Updated There were a number of “what if” type questions that floated around the US while our government was shut down. We needed to educate ourselves to just what it all meant. We all know why a national emergency was being declared. What we need to understand …
Settlement allows anyone to legally download 3-D printed guns-Updated (2 links) I am really surprised that this settlement didn’t make international news in a big way. The idea that in the near future when 3-D printing becomes more available world wide, that “anyone” with access to the printer will be able to print their own …
DIY Taser Proof Jacket For many a Taser is easier to obtain than a firearm. It’s use doesn’t carry as harsh a penal sentence as does the use of a firearm for a criminal. And it incapacitates its victim without killing them. This can make it a favorite of those who wish to take what you have …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Gerber Big Rock – A Great Budget Survival Knife by: Tom Sheppard Guest Author Having a great knife on you in the wilderness is critical for survival. However, sometimes we can’t necessarily afford to have an expensive tool at our side. There is also an ongoing debate …
How Long Can Human’s Survive on Body Fat? Most of the time we think about those folks who carry a few to a lot of extra body weight as being a poor bet for survival after a major SHTF event. It is our assumption that the extra body weight would adversely affect their ability to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Switchblades Laws By State People always say don’t bring a knife to a gun fight. But did you know that a knife wound is more deadly than a gunshot wound? So, they aren’t toys. Especially not switchblades. So much so that here in the United States each state has …
Little Badger Survival Rifle Even in locations where firearms are legal, many civilians choose to live life without a firearm. However, as our world changes many of those same people are choosing to have a simple survival rifle or weapon in their possessions. Just in case. We are beginning to understand that our norm can …
Hobo Signs for Preppers The term “hobo” was coined in the US in the 1890s to describe an out of work migrant worker. Different than those that were back then known as tramps or bums. Tramps or bums were terms used to describe those who were known not to seek work and who were considered homeless and jobless by choice. The American hobo …
7 DIY/MIY Badass Weapons First and foremost never use any of these ideas during “normal” times, they are intended for a long term SHTF and “there are no authorities” situations. If you pre-make them, box them up and put them away in a locked area… but know that pre-made in a bad situation could = …
