Tag: safety

FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

Some posts may contain affiliate links. FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean In the aftermath of most large disasters you will see unusual markings and symbols spray painted on the buildings within the perimeter of the damaged area. These are FEMA or another urban search and rescue organization’s informational markers. They …

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Terrifying Truths About A Long-Term SHTF Scenario

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Terrifying Truths About A Long-Term SHTF Scenario Too many people don’t prepared for disasters because they don’t understand just how ugly it could get. They choose not to see the truths and think that when something really bad happens that the government programs for such matters will kick in …

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Surviving Hostage Situations & Terrorist Attacks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Surviving Hostage Situations & Terrorist Attacks On November 13, (2015) members of the Islamic State killed 130 people in terror attacks in Paris, France, 89 of which were held hostage in a theater. A week later, Islamic gunmen took 170 hostages in a Mali hotel. Seeing situations like this in the …

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You’re a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?

You're a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. You’re a Good Person; Could You Really Shoot Someone?   This is one of my favorite featured articles. Most of us who own guns are quick to say “Yes, if I have to”. But what is a good enough reason to have to?  Once again, the common answer from …

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Transporting Firearms on Airplanes Safely and Legally

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Transporting Firearms on Airplanes Safely and Legally I own a gun. I know how to use it. I live in an open carry state. But I do not carry the majority of the time. That may change as the world around us does. I know people who feel they …

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Tips For Locating a Safe Campsite

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips For Locating a Safe Campsite It doesn’t matter why you are out in the boon docks, planned or unplanned you could end up there overnight. Hiking, backpacking, hunting, camping or most dire bugging out. Weather can play a large part in choosing your safest site for setting up …

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5 Reasons a Knife is Deadlier than a Gun

5 Reasons a Knife is Deadlier than a Gun

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Reasons a Knife is Deadlier than a Gun I never understood why I have always been a bit more spooked by the idea of someone wielding a knife than by some crazed gun man. I always assumed it was because a knife attack seems more personal and definitely …

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18 Items That Should be in Your Purse

18 Items That Should be in Your Purse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Items That Should be in Your Purse I know not everyone carries a purse! But if you do or your spouse does there are some items that Survival Mom believes should be in every pocket book. If you carry a brief case these items would be equally as …

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Nifty Security Items for Your Property Under $70 USD

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Nifty Security Items for Your Property Under $70 USD I recently have been upgrading my security. My once quiet super safe neighborhood is going the way of many little neighborhoods and becoming less safe and we are experiencing more theft and petty crime then in the past 20 years. …

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17 Home Security Mistakes

17 Home Security Mistakes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 17 Home Security Mistakes SHTF event doesn’t have to be a natural disaster, a world war, a terrorist attack, economic collapse or an EMP. For you it can be the wrong person or persons in your home destroying your sense of security, taking your hard earned property or God …

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