Tag: self defense

5 Reasons to Own Body Armor

5 Reasons to Own Body Armor

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Reasons to Own Body Armor There are obvious reasons for some professions to wear body armor. In some SHTF scenarios having and wearing body armor would be a life saver. The featured article today does list such a scenario as one of the reasons to own the armor. …

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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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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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Escaping Zip Ties

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Escaping Zip Ties Several videos showing how to escape after being restrained illegally with zip ties. I say illegally as if you are restrained by a law enforcement officer with zip ties it would be an indicator that the officer has more than one suspect in custody and more …

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Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own Most prepper sites discuss options and methods for a group. Not everyone is a group! Some are single, widowed or divorced individuals facing the world alone or with children in their care. This can apply to the young, old, male or …

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DIY Improvised Weapons

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Improvised Weapons Whether you like or dislike guns, you may find yourself someday in a position to require a weapon of some sort to defend yourself. Some people are just uncomfortable with them in their homes and in some countries they are illegal for the public to own. …

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How to use your EDC tactical pen

How to use your EDC tactical pen EDC carry items need to be small enough to carry on your person or in a pocket book easily. They should be light weight, if at all possible at least duel use and geared to survival. Tactical pens meet all the above requirements plus! The one pictured above …

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Self Defense/Hunting Arsenal On a Budget

Self Defense/Hunting Arsenal On a Budget With the way of the world today, if your local laws allow you gun ownership may seem only wise to do so. Then there are SHTF events to consider whether they be personal events or nation wide and long/short term events. Building an arsenal to prepare for both your self defense …

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Protecting Yourself from Home Invasion

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Protecting Yourself from Home Invasion Home invasions are becoming more and more troublesome and more common. There are many steps that can be taken to protect ourselves from these crimes, but unfortunately we continue to make the same mistakes over and over giving these often violent criminals the opening they need.  …

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What are the Stand Your Ground Laws & the Alternative Statutes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. What are the Stand Your Ground Laws & the Alternative Statutes (2 links) Ever since the Trayvon Martin case in Florida there has been a huge interest in the stand your ground laws. However, there appears to be just as much confusion as to which states are stand your ground …

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