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...]
How to Win a Gun Fight: 14 Things to Remember
Everyone knows security is important not only when the SHTF, but also during day-to-day life. We carry a weapon in order to feel safe and protect ourselves, but what would happen if you got into an actual gunfight? What would you do if bullets were flying overhead, and how would you make sure to come out of it alive? … [Read more...]
How To Survive A Dog Attack
I live in a very large neighborhood where I go jogging on a regular basis, and every now and then, a dog runs into the road and starts barking at me. If it's small or friendly-looking, I just ignore it and keep jogging. But a few times, I've had a very vicious-looking start toward me, barking all the way. When that … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Traveling Through Dangerous Areas
Both during a grid-down disaster or in your everyday life, you may find yourself driving through a dangerous area. There are dangerous neighborhoods throughout the world, and odds are you're already thinking of a certain neighborhood in your town or city. The day may come when you get lost and find yourself in the … [Read more...]
