Survival

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 most important decisions to make in your preparations for survival is whether you should stay in place or head for the…

Humans are at the top of the food chain due to our intellect and social structure, not necessarily our physical prowess.  When you are in…

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,…

  Whether you currently live in an area with vast wilderness and need to keep a pack with supplies in your vehicle all the time…

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…

For the first time in decades, violent crime rates are on the rise.  This is not a trend likely to change if the availability of…

It can take 3 weeks to die of starvation, 3 days to die of dehydration, but in cold weather you can die in 3 hours…

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…

Not all fires are created equal.  If all you know is the standard teepee style campfire, then your fire skills might be a bit lacking. …

Chances are, you’ve already got a big jar of petroleum jelly in your bathroom.  But did you know that you should have one in your…

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…

Being able to quickly exit a car that is being submerged in water is very important to know how to do should your area be…

  When disaster strikes and you are searching for resources, locks are going to be obstacles between you and what you need.  But that doesn’t…

Residents of Florida are used to hurricanes, but it’s always big news when a major one is headed towards any part of the US. And…

One of the less glamorous aspects of survival is being prepared for either short-term survival during some kind of attack, or the need to be…

If you are a survivor of a natural disaster one of your first concerns will be clean drinking water.  Attempting to drink water that has…

  Your chances of living through an event such as being stranded in the wilderness or civil unrest will greatly increase if you have a…

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…

  In a wilderness survival situation, you can’t count on things going your way.  This time of year, cold will be a main concern if you…

You can never have enough fire starters, ammo, or bottled water.  This list contains just a few of the fire starters that can be made…

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…

After disaster strikes and we are cut off from a normal flow of resources our bodies are going to be under high levels of stress,…

While a gun that is in poor maintenance is unlikely to pose an active threat to your life, it could very well be putting you…

In this instalment of lock bypassing we will be talking about bump keys.  A bump key is basically a key that has been filed down…

In case you are not too up-to-date on the news, and this would be easy to miss, but Venezuela’s economy has completely crashed and its…

I’m sure many of you have strong feelings about this upcoming election, which is unlike any election in US history. You may feel love, hate,…

Survival in an urban environment is completely different than a small town or rural setting. Your carefully acquired survival skills and supplies might not be of…

There’s no doubt that a firearm is one of the most important survival tools you can own. For home defense, self-defense, self-reliance and disaster preparedness,…

Have you ever stopped to think about what it would be like to not have water? We’re not talking about not having the bottled water…

Most people prepping and gearing up for survival know just how important it is to have a good supply of food on hand. However, even…

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…

As we head into winter our preparations should take into account the changing seasons and the weather that we will potentially see in our areas. …

Locks keep honest people honest, but after disaster strikes, they may be what is separating honest people from food and secure shelter.  This is the…

Sometimes, a cellar full of food isn’t the most viable option for your individual or family survival food needs. You might not have a cellar,…

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

Most violent attacks do not occur at the pistol range or NRA meetings.  Whether it be muggers, jihadists, or simply crazy people, most attackers chose…

You want to have a bug out bag that is full of all the items you need for survival until you reach your bug out…