Shooting tragedies like the one in Las Vegas always get people talking about gun control. And I understand why: mass shootings are terrifying. They happen unexpectedly, and they can happen to anyone. So naturally, many people start demanding a solution that will make them feel … [Read more...]
When Can You Shoot An Intruder in Your Home?
Although having a firearm for self-defense is a good idea, hopefully, you'll never have to actually use it against someone. Having to pull the trigger on an intruder can lead to tragedy, with some homeowners going to jail for killing people who broke in. It's easy to think … [Read more...]
What If You’re Caught in a Riot While Driving?
Imagine you're driving your car through the city on a typical day. You take a turn, and suddenly find yourself surrounded by a rioting mass of protesters. Would you be able to escape them safely? Riots are much more dangerous than many people think. If you find yourself … [Read more...]
Fortifying Suburbs And Communities After SHTF
Ezekiel 4:2 - Then lay siege to it: Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it. History Walls were used to protect societies for a very long time. Uruk in Mesopotamia was one of the earliest examples of … [Read more...]
8 Types Of Knives Every Prepper Needs
The knife is one of the most important, versatile, and practical tools ever invented by man. As such, it is an invaluable item to have for survival and disaster preparedness. In fact, a case can be made that if you could only have one tool in a survival situation, a knife would … [Read more...]
10 Defensive Shooting Tips That Could Save Your Life
Owning a gun is one thing, but knowing how to wield it is something else entirely. If you don’t know how to properly use your firearm in a self-defensive situation, not only do your chances of survival go down, but your chances of accidentally harming yourself or somebody else go … [Read more...]
6 Things That Could Attract Dangerous People After SHTF
First, the disaster will come. It will come like they always do. It may start slow and steady but eventually, it will reach a fever pitch. The destruction brought on by man or mother nature will ravage all that dares step in its path. The audible effects of the disaster will give … [Read more...]
10 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your First Firearm
Purchasing your first firearm is a very big decision. Not just the type of gun to get, but the very decision to purchase one in the first place. Owning a gun, regardless of your reasons for owning it, is a major responsibility. It’s not a decision that you can make lightly or on … [Read more...]
Is a Concealed Carry Weapon Really Necessary?
January 2017: 39 people were killed and 70 wounded in a nightclub in Istanbul. Things have changed. Methods have changed and we have learned so much about the threats we face. There are instances when, in hindsight, we can place a concealed carry weapon or a CCW into a … [Read more...]
6 Guns to Buy Before a Gun Ban or Civil Unrest
Guns are an issue. They have always been an issue and they will always be an issue. There is always someone out there with the great utopian idea that if we simply take away all the guns we will eliminate all the crime. This idea has been proven to fail for many reasons. And yet … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Your Home More Defensible
Most houses are not designed with a post-apocalyptic disaster in mind. There are multiple entry points, weak locks, and thin windows, which means gangs of looters will have no trouble breaking into your home in search of food and supplies. Fortunately, there are several … [Read more...]
Unarmed Combat: An Often Overlooked Survival Skill
When I use the term "survival skills," most people think of classic skills like making fire, purifying water, building shelter, first aid treatment, and so forth. Few people think of unarmed combat as a survival skill. But if you think about it, unarmed combat is one of the … [Read more...]
20 Alternative Weapons for Preppers After SHTF
The only weapons that most preppers own are a gun and/or a knife. But in a long-term survival scenario, you'll need a wider variety of weapons. For example, bows are quiet but can hit targets from a long distance. Slingshots don't reach as far, but there's an unlimited supply … [Read more...]
9 Ammo Storage Tips Every Gun Owner Should Know
If you’re like most preppers, you’re already a stockpiling pro. You’ve got food, supplies, a bugout bag, the perfect weapons, and a great plan. Chances are high that you’ve also begun stockpiling ammunition like a reality TV hoarder. Having a million rounds of ammo is great, … [Read more...]
Prepare for Lockdown: How to Stay Safe When Chaos Erupts
This article from The Organic Prepper was published two summers ago, and it was written when some major protests against police officers were happening across America. But frankly, the protests we saw last year were a picnic compared to the kind of protests we're already … [Read more...]
