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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
When Should You Open Fire on Intruders? I know the key board warrior will say “As soon as they step on my property”. That thinking could land you in prison and leave your family more vulnerable. Besides the legal aspects of shooting intruders which is probably the last thing you are truly concerned about at the moment, there …
What Would It Cost You if You Didn’t Fight Back? There aren’t many self defense articles or classes that first and foremost teach you to trust your bodies natural reaction to a threat. From there this method teaches not just fight moves but how to mentally prepare to defend yourself. See Imminent Threat Solutions recap …
How Old is too Old to Prep? Is there an age when you should cease prepping efforts? Does a time come when you are too old? Is there a scenario in which you wouldn’t fight to survive? Just my own opinion there was a time in my own life when I changed my method of …
Wargame Your Disaster Plans: How & Why Wargame is not just the name of an electronic game, it’s also a term used by the military to practice their maneuvers and disaster plans should the worst occur. We have discussed the need to practice our own disaster plans. But few of us actually do. When was the …
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 …
Which Dog is the Best for Survival In the past we have had posts regarding what kind of dog makes the best watch dog. The best watch dog may not be the best breed however, for overall survival purposes. Different traits apply and a different set of skills are required. These facts can vary by …
