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 available, too. When preparing for SHTF … [Read more...]
7 Brute Ways To Protect Yourself From Barbarian Hoards
People love ancient knowledge--whether it's herbs, fables, remedies, religions, philosophies--there's something fascinating and appealing about things people discovered or came up with thousands of years ago. But I bet there's one area where you never expected ancient knowledge to come in hand: self-defense. Before firearms, people spent a lot more time … [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 two. Now you can keep your firearms in … [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? This article by Ben Brown from The … [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 happens, I resist the urge to run and just … [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 wrong part of town, or you simply have no … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Surviving an Active Shooter
The tragedy in Las Vegas last week has everyone talking about gun control, as usual. 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 safe. But here's the thing about this particular shooting: stricter gun control laws … [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 that your right to defend your family and property is the most important issue of … [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 surrounded by a mob of angry people, you are not safe, even if you are not the main focus … [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 fortified walls that protected a city. It wasn’t long before settlements arose that … [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 up. Fortunately, this can all be cured by just a little bit of regular … [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 way to visual awe when the damage is quantified. Soon after the disaster, … [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 most important skills, especial in urban areas. During most crises, there are … [Read more...]
9 Signs That Someone Is About To Attack You
Being able to detect threats is imperative, especially during a major disaster. Whether you’re defending your family after a disaster or simply trying to feel safe going to the gas station at night, you need to be able to identify people with hostile intentions. While your brain can sometimes be tricked into judging someone as a threat who is harmless … [Read more...]
8 Tips On How To Survive A Riot
When the shit hits the fan, one of the first things people will do is riot. This is especially true in larger cities where a massive population in one location almost guarantees a mob reaction to any number of disasters. This is a serious problem because, as you probably already know, riots are very dangerous. And in many cases, they are deadly. No … [Read more...]
Active Shooter Survival: Here’s What You Need To Know
This week's video comes from Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy, authors of The Survival Medicine Handbook and creators of the board game, Doom And Bloom Survival. Together they run the site, DoomAndBloom.net. One of the biggest parts of surviving an active shooter incident is situational awareness: know where the exits are, know where to take cover, know who looks … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Becoming a Target After the SHTF
Canadian Prepper made a really interesting video where he discusses how to be charitable after the SHTF without making yourself a target. If you have plenty of supplies and there are some neighbors--perhaps people with hungry children--who need food, you might want to help them out. The problem is, if you let someone know you have food, word could spread … [Read more...]
