People don't normally think of non-food items as having expiration dates. As long as it's not something you consume or some kind of liquid, it should last forever, right? Wrong. There are plenty of solid, non-food items that go bad, and many people are surprised to learn that … [Read more...]
5 EDC Folding Knife Features To Consider
While several icons of the American knife industry have faded away in recent years, they have been replaced by a new crop of forward-thinking knife companies that have introduced many new and innovative knives designed for EDC (everyday carry). Larger than most traditional … [Read more...]
5 Worst Types Of Firearms To Use For Home Defense
With home invasions becoming more common in urban neighborhoods, having a way to defend your home from violent criminals is crucial. After all, the police can't be everywhere at once. So despite the exorbitant prices charged by some gun manufacturers these days, gun sales are on … [Read more...]
25 Ways You Can Arm Yourself For Survival
For many people, self-defense after a disaster is a frightening topic. It's much more fun to think about food, water, survival gadgets, and so forth. But the reality is that your chance of being attacked, robbed, or worse after the SHTF will be significantly higher than it … [Read more...]
7 Intimidating Home Defense Alternatives
When most people think about home defense, they think about guns. How else are you going to stop a home invasion? Well, there are several other weapons you can use to defend yourself, and it's a good idea to get at least one of them and familiarize yourself with it. You might … [Read more...]
7 Common Gun Myths That Too Many People Believe
The first primitive firearms were invented and constructed by the Chinese in the 13th century A.D. to harness the explosive power of gunpowder as a powerful weapon of war. Since then, firearms have undergone an extensive progression of refinement from the first crude matchlocks … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Everyone Should Stockpile Ammunition
If you're a survivalist, then chances are you've already stocked up on plenty of ammo. But if you haven't, this video is sure to change your mind. There are probably a dozen reasons why you should stockpile ammunition, but VP Prepping & Survival narrowed it down. Here's his … [Read more...]
19 Ways To Use a Knife in a Survival Scenario
One thing you're guaranteed to find on any decent list of survival supplies is a knife. It's easily one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. So much so, in fact, that many survival experts believe it's the most important tool you can have with you. To the non-prepper, … [Read more...]
4 Firearms Every Prepper Needs
This week I found another video by VP Prepping & Survival. In it he talks about the 4 guns he would want to have (if he could only pick 4) in an SHTF scenario / zombie apocalypse. In a worst-case scenario, you'll need some kind of semi-automatic firearm. You'll also want a … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Survival Knife
One of the most common yet misunderstood survival items is the survival knife. When I first started prepping, I thought all knives were basically the same and that it didn't matter what kind I got. But the more I learned about knives, the more I realized there are some very … [Read more...]
5 Reasons A Knife Can Be More Dangerous Than A Gun
You might be a bit skeptical of the idea that a knife can be more dangerous than a gun, but over at Modern Combat And Survival they make a very strong case. According to the FBI, only 10% of officers who were shot died from their wounds, whereas 30% of officers who were … [Read more...]
9 Weapons (Besides Guns) That Could Save Your Life
If the grid goes down, the ability to defend oneself will be invaluable. In fact, the importance of self-defense will be right up there with food and water. Of course, a firearm is the most effective way to defend yourself from an attacker, but that might not always be possible. … [Read more...]
