I want to be clear about something right up front: I am not condoning grand theft auto. Hot-wiring is a very useful skill, but not so you can steal cars. However, after the SHTF there could be situations where you desperately need a vehicle to escape danger, go on food and … [Read more...]
6 Steps to Effective Urban Caching
Survival in an SHTF scenario isn’t just about having supplies. You need to be able to keep those supplies when someone comes to take them. Urban caching is a great way to keep those "emergency only" items secure. The constant stream of looting after every natural disaster … [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...]
The Art of Blending In: 5 Tips From a Counterintelligence Special Agent
One of the main differences between wilderness survival and city survival is that in the city there are far more people to deal with. I've written a little about home security and self defense, but there's something else urban survivalists need to learn about: blending in. … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Avoiding an Urban Terrorist Attack
Although technically a terrorist attack can happen anywhere, it is far more likely to happen in an urban area. In addition, it is more likely to happen at a large gathering such as a concert or sporting event. So whether you live in an urban area or just visit one occasionally to … [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...]
The 5 C’s of Urban Survival
In case you don't know, the "5 C's of Survivability" is a term coined by survival expert Dave Canterbury from Dual Survival. It's an easy way to remember the things you need to survive in the wilderness. His list includes a cutting tool, combustion, covering, container, cordage. … [Read more...]
8 Hidden Fresh Water Sources To Tap for Urban Survival
Finding water in the wilderness is actually pretty straightforward. Walk downhill, look for animal tracks that are all heading in the same direction, watch for areas with lots of insects such as mosquitoes, and listen carefully. There are many other ways to gather water in the … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Developing a Better Urban Survival Process
Over the past year, civil unrest has been on the upswing, making urban survival more important than ever. Our cities are bursting at the seams with people. How many are going to be able to make it out safely when all hell breaks loose? Chances are not nearly as many as we think. … [Read more...]
13 Ways to Blend in During a Disaster
In any dangerous situation, the last thing you want to do is stand out from the crowd. Attackers, thieves, and other people who would do you harm need little reason to target a person, and often the only reason behind who they target is that the person stood out to them. Instead … [Read more...]
Situational Awareness: 4 Steps To Follow
If a major disaster strikes your town, the disaster itself won't be the only threat to your safety. You'll also have to beware of two types of people: those without food or supplies who are desperate enough to rob anybody, and criminals who are taking advantage of the lack of law … [Read more...]
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