Before we begin, it's important to note that disarming a shooter is incredibly difficult, dangerous, and requires both training and mental aptitude. Unless an attacker is untrained, unskilled, or inebriated, you must understand that they have the advantage. They have the weapon. Even a professional will only have a … [Read more...]
Evasive Driving Tactics for SHTF
Even without an SHTF scenario, our roads are teeming with drivers looking for potential targets. From criminals to assailants, the reasons you may have for evading and avoiding someone while in your vehicle are innumerable. We use our vehicles for a vast percentage of our transportation needs, and the chances of us … [Read more...]
Civil War Preparedness – Part 3: Protecting Yourself
Note: This is part 3 of our three-part series on Civil War Preparedness. Click here to read part one, or click here to read part two. Cities are taking over the world, so to speak. More people live in them than ever and more of them are popping up all over the world. Learning to survive in a dense urban environment … [Read more...]
How People Survived The Jewish Ghetto in WWII
World War II and the holocaust serve as terrifying reminders of how ethnic persecution and totalitarian regimes can lead to some of the worst atrocities humans are capable of. Each theatre of the war and each city occupied present their own collection of horrors, heroes, and stories that we should strive to remember … [Read more...]
Street Fighting Skills: How The Navy Seals Train
While the Navy Seals are one of the world's most feared fighting forces, much of their training is kept hidden from the public eye. While it is impossible to know exactly what the Navy Seals of today are up to behind closed doors, we can look to Veterans and training programs of the past to help us figure out what … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
6 Concealed Carry Tips for Preppers
There are countless articles about concealed carry and how to do it properly. However, the overwhelming majority of those articles focus on concealed carry in everyday life. While that is definitely critical information, there are far fewer articles that discuss concealed carry by preppers during an actual SHTF or … [Read more...]
Body Armor for Urban Survival: Here’s What You Need
One of the most overlooked pieces of tactical equipment for civilians, without question, is body armor. Many people are under the impression that body armor is for the military and law enforcement only. This could not be further from the truth. Not only is body armor fully legal in all fifty states, it’s widely … [Read more...]
8 Secret Gun Safes You Can Hide Around The House
Previously, when it came to gun storage, you had to choose between keeping your guns secure (by keeping them in an actual gun safe) or keeping them concealed somewhere in your home. But as the firearms industry has grown, so has the number of firearm storage options, and today you no longer have to choose between those … [Read more...]
