One of the most critical items for any prepper to have, without question, is a knife. And the best type of knife to have, in my opinion, is a tactical folding knife. This type of knife is both convenient to carry in your everyday life while also being suitable for both defensive and utilitarian uses. The purpose of … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Apartment Preppers
I'm gonna be honest: An apartment is not a great place to be when disaster strikes. Not that you can't be a prepper while living in an apartment. You certainly can. In fact, I lived in an apartment for several years after getting into the prepper lifestyle. But the fact is, apartments are filled with lots of people … [Read more...]
Weapons of Opportunity: How to Use Everyday Objects for Self Defense
When yours or the lives of others are at stake, you need every possible advantage you can get. Not having a weapon when facing an armed opponent is a grim prospect. Learning to use everyday items in these violent confrontations allows you to even the odds, even if just a bit. If someone attacks you with a knife, … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Home Invasion
Your home is your castle, but what use is a castle without guards or a gate? A home invasion can refer to a wide array of events, but what they all have in common is that the incident is taking place on your territory. When someone comes into your home with the intent of stealing from you or doing harm, you must … [Read more...]
Marksmanship Tips: How To Shoot Like A Pro
While the basic concept of shooting is easy to understand, many find that they struggle to maintain accurate groupings even under easy shooting conditions. When you are facing an urban survival scenario, you may not have the luxury of a missed shot. In this article, we will go over the 5 main shooting principles … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Fortify Your Home Before All Hell Breaks Loose
Your home is your fortress, and it is your first and most important line of defense against someone who intends to do you harm. In the current world, locked doors and perhaps a home security system is more than enough to deter most burglars. However, disaster breeds desperation, and once the SHTF, many people will … [Read more...]
12 Budget-Friendly Firearms For Preppers
There’s a common misconception in the gun world that you have to pay a lot of money for a quality firearm. While it is absolutely true that there are many high-quality firearms at a premium price, it’s also true that in recent years, the number of quality budget firearms has gone up dramatically. In a disaster … [Read more...]
Urban Survival: How To Survive A Mugging
Some of us spend a lot of time preparing ourselves and our gear for when the SHTF. But what happens if disaster strikes when you aren’t ready for it? More importantly, what do you do when you find yourself in a life-or-death confrontation? We have discussed a series of scenarios with former military, police, and … [Read more...]
30 Survival Weapons For Your SHTF Arsenal
In any grid-down disaster scenario, security should be a top priority. There will be criminals taking advantage of the lack of law enforcement, which means there will be looters ransacking stores and neighborhoods. Not to mention unprepared average joes who might want to take your supplies for themselves. So whether … [Read more...]
How To Defend Yourself Using Only A Knife
For thousands of years, knives have remained one of the most popular weapons for self-defense. Even today in the age of semi-automatic handguns that are easily concealed, many people still choose to carry a knife due to their convenience, safety, and lack of legal restrictions. However, if you’re going to … [Read more...]
7 Best Survival Rifles To Have When Society Collapses
It’s unfortunate, but few people think of rifles as valuable tools for self-defense. This is because handguns and especially shotguns are often touted as being the ‘ultimate’ self-defense weapons. In reality, a rifle is a perfectly good weapon for personal defense or home defense, regardless of what other people may … [Read more...]
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