Tag: safety

Self-Activating Fire Extinguisher

Self-Activating Fire Extinguisher Fire danger is near and dear to me. First, I have always been afraid of being burned. I was burned as a child and have never forgotten the excoriating pain it caused. Secondly because of the lives lost to such a horror. In the picture above 3 children ages 7-13 lost their …

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What to do if You’re in a Vehicle Hit by a Power Line

Some posts may contain affiliate links. What to do if You’re in a Vehicle Hit by a Power Line People are killed every year in the USA and I am sure in other countries as well by falling trees or a power line during windy storms. If you survive the initial hit that is when our …

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Defend Yourself Against a Rifle, Gun, Knife, & Gangs

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Defend Yourself Against a Rifle, Gun, Knife, & Gangs (Videos) The makers of Buenos Videos demonstrate tactics for defending yourself. Below are their videos for defending against a rifle, gun, knife, and gang attacks. I can’t speak to their practicability as I have not tried them. But it looks like at …

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Truths Women with Firearms Should Know

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Truths Women with Firearms Should Know Although the featured article is aimed at women gun owners, the truths listed truly apply to any firearms owner. One truth I wish that most people would consider as well is securing your firearm when not in use. So far this year almost 400 …

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Mass Shooters: Who Were They Really? Could They have Been Stopped?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Mass Shooters: Who Were They Really? Could They have Been Stopped? Across the world we have seen an increase in mass shooting murders. Most of the time we are told by Media reports that these shooters, these killers of the innocent had terrorist ties or a personal vendetta against the particular group …

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Home Security Systems – Why You Should Have One – Which One is Best for You?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Home Security Systems Why You Should Have One – Which One is Best for You? Ordinarily I am a DIY‘er. I believe that prevention is worth a pound of cure. Especially when you have a family. Nothing in my home is worth any harm to one of my loved …

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Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Safe Parking Program – The Decline of the Middle Class The featured article in this post was written by Jeff Tietz for Rolling Stone Magazine. I wanted to let you all know about the safe parking program in some states for those that are living in their vehicles. Something that is …

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Sooner Rather Than Later, Civil Unrest Will Be At Your Doorstep

Sooner Rather Than Later, Civil Unrest Will Be At Your Doorstep

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Sooner Rather Than Later, Civil Unrest Will Be At Your Doorstep I will say it again. Terrible things happen everyday to other people… until one day you are one of those other people. Who ever imagined Ferguson Missouri would be the site of ghastly riots? Orlando Florida the scene …

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DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet

DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet I tried this for the American Independence day celebration when my neighborhood began to sound like a firing range and it worked! Fireworks and firecrackers are still legal in many smaller cities and towns across the country. So now I purchased one in anticipation of a …

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5 American Places You DON’T Want to Be When SHTF

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 American Places You DON’T Want to Be When SHTF I seriously doubt that there is anywhere that is going to be “ok” when a major SHTF event occurs. Many didn’t notice or realize the shifts in resource availability or finances etc. after 911 occurred in New York. But …

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