Self Reliance

It is estimated that the average American will see 200,000 images of violence in the media by the age of 18.  Putting aside the moral…

Pemmican is a dehydrated survival superfood that is nutritionally complete and incredibly long-lasting. It is made with nothing else but lean meat, tallow, and berries.…

One of the biggest concerns for long-term self-reliance or survival is energy. Most energy sources that we rely on seem to be finite. Gasoline, propane,…

If you are outside when a thunderstorm comes, the safest thing you can do is to get inside a house or a car.  But these…

Making it through a disaster can be just the beginning.  Cut off from power, water, and medical resources, your life can still be in danger…

With Hurricane Matthew closing in on the east coast, hurricane preparedness is on everyone’s mind.  It’s important to inform yourself on what to expect and…

Most attacks occur in what is called transitional spaces.  These are places where you are transitioning from one environment to another and where the attacker…

People have a tendency to feel safe in their vehicles in a similar way to feeling safe in your home.  And while being in a…

I recently came across a very interesting article from the 90s about the skills and coping mechanisms of Holocaust survivors who escaped to America and made…

In light of current events, we thought it might be a good time to discuss some basic safety tips for riots. This is not necessarily…

You know how important it is to have a good first aid kit in a survival scenario. However, you might not simply want to buy…

If you plan to use a bow and arrow to hunt deer as a means of getting meat in a survival scenario, you need to…

If you own firearms, or are planning on purchasing your first firearm, you are probably torn between listening to people who tell you that you…

I was recently browsing some of my favorite survival blogs and saw an article that I thought was brilliant. It was on the site PreppersSurvive.com…

Neosporin is a great first aid product and ideal for your survival stash. It kills bacteria and keeps wounds protected and soothed for quicker healing.…

If you are in an emergency and need the use of an electronic device like a flashlight or headlamp, but don’t have the batteries your…

It’s getting colder this time of year, and if you find yourself stuck outside with temperatures dropping, fire could be the difference between life and…

These days AR-15s are a popular choice for home defense weapons, and even for game hunting.  When using your rifle for hunting, you will need…

Few of us are former Green Berets or grew up in the Alaskan wild. In the event that we might need to transition from our…

These days, more and more women are getting their concealed carry permits. Firearms are often referred to as “the great equalizer” because they can give…

1. All you need is a bug-out bag While having a bug-out bag is very important, it’s not the end-all be-all to survival. Even if…

We have all seen the video and images of people suffering in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina at the Superdome, waiting for government assistance that…

The most effective tool for self defense is a firearm.  But what if you are one of the people living in an area where your…

Water can be a tricky thing for survivalists. In an emergency or disaster situation, you’re going to need clean, potable water, but you likely won’t…

We know we can’t rely on gasoline forever, especially after SHTF. While it is certainly prudent to store whatever gasoline you can for vehicles and…

GMO plants and seeds are ubiquitous these days and trying to keep Monsanto out of your kitchen can be very difficult. It can also be…

It doesn’t take a whole lot of imagination to think about one of the more disturbing threats to a hearty survival stash: less-prepared people. Not…

It can be overwhelming to pick among the many options for first aid kits and medical stockpiles, especially if you’d prefer natural, holistic remedies over…

Some forms of technology will never be fully obsolete. These three primitive cooking methods are still great options for low-tech cooking. But what distinguishes these…

Coffee filters have a multitude of uses for survival and around the house. Here is a list of ten for specifically survival situations. Coffee filters…

It can be overwhelming trying to memorize the name and appearance of the dozens of edible plants that can be found in North America. Here’s…

Pemmican is a dehydrated survival superfood that is nutritionally complete and incredibly long-lasting. It is made with nothing else but lean meat, tallow, and berries.…

Food storage is one of the primary concerns for any survivalist. The average American probably doesn’t realize how much their lives are dependent on refrigeration,…

Raw honey is absolutely amazing. It should be a staple in any kitchen or natural medicine chest. Like raw milk or cheese, raw honey is…

In our fast-paced technologically-centered modern world, many adults have never learned some of the basic skills need for self-sufficiency or survival. We’ve complied a list of some…

Good situational awareness can save your life in a number of ways. It could mean being aware of where you place your feet as you…

I really liked this top 10 list I came across about the top survival considerations. It is a concise list that focuses on the key…

Dealing with pests is a common theme with survival gardens. Check out this quick video about organic and plant friendly ways of protecting your crops……

Have you ever had a run in with poison ivy? If you have, you’d know how terrible that rash can be.  Jim Brauker, PH.D. has…