Last week, we shared some concealed carry newbie tips, for those who are interested in concealed carry and just going through the process of getting permitted or purchasing their concealment set-up. When you are concealing a weapon, it is no small matter. It is not to be taken lightly, and you should always make sure … Read more
There is an adage in the pro-Second Amendment community, “a gun in your hand is better than a cop on the phone.” The reasoning is that no matter how quickly our first responders can reach us in the event of an emergency, if we are being threatened with physical violence, those of us who are … Read more
You never know when a disaster could strike, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. A big part of survival is having knowledge that you can call on when you need it. Even though you might not know when a disaster will hit, you can still be prepared. Keep in mind the following tips. … Read more
Every prepper knows the value of having a stockpile of dried food in the event of an emergency, or just to keep your grocery bill down! But for all their value as a cheap and shelf-stable source of protein, B vitamins, and minerals, the soaking and cook time involved can make them a bit of … Read more
A number of cities in the country are actually very dangerous. If the world were thrust into a survival situation, you have to imagine that they would become even worse. Many times, survival manuals provide you with information on how you can survive in the woods or the desert. It is just as important that … Read more
Self-defense is a huge element of survival, not just in a world after the SHTF, but in today’s very dangerous society. To make things clear up front, typical martial arts just aren’t going to do the trick when you are fighting for your life. Perhaps someone with 20 years of experience in a martial art … Read more
If you’re a prepper in any climate that experiences a true winter, cold-weather survival skills are one of the most important and overlooked tools in your arsenal. Disaster, natural or manmade, could strike at any time, but often we fail to prepare for survival in the harsh winter months. Unless you prefer to be … Read more
What would you do if you were stranded in your vehicle and you had to survive there for 48 hours? If you don’t have the right gear in your car and you don’t know what to do, you could be in for a very bad time. Whether you have broken down, gone off the side … Read more
Do you know the most basic skills you need for survival? Even if you have been preparing by purchasing all sorts of different pieces of gear and goodies from the web, that doesn’t mean you really know how to survive. It simply means you know how to shop online and use gadgets. You need to … Read more
Whether you are trying to survive after the world goes to chaos, or you are trying to have a good time when you are hiking and camping, there’s always a chance that you could run into a predator in the wild. Many different types of animals may see humans as threats, and therefore they may … Read more
If you are in a location where the weather is getting cold, and you are in a survival scenario, things can start to look grim pretty quickly. However, there are some things you can do as a means to improve your survival capabilities. Let’s look at some quick and easy cold weather survival tips you … Read more
We all know to stock up on food, basic medical supplies, and ammunition. But what are less common survival items that you might regret having in your survival stash? Vinegar Vinegar isn’t very exciting and it doesn’t seem like you’d need it to survive. But you’d be surprised how many things it can help with, … Read more
Hardtack is a classic survival food, one that can last for years, even dozens of years. It used to be made on ships because it would never rot, and it was found among Civil War relics and placed in museums. It’s said to still be edible, even all these years later. It’s a great food … Read more
We’ve all seen the standard bow drill for starting fires, but YouTuber Survival Russia has a very unique way of making one that you’ll have to see to believe. He starts out in the woods in deep snow, finds a fallen log and well, you’ll just have to watch. This is a great YouTube channel … Read more
Everyone has a plan for when SHTF, but if your plan includes bugging out, or hiking a long distance with a big pack in any capacity, you have to understand this will be a very physically challenging, and you will need strength and conditioning beforehand. Prepping is so much more than simply deciding which items … Read more
Most people today have an abundance of electronics they rely on for just about everything. They have electronics that help them navigate when they are in their vehicle, they have electronic fish finders, and all manner of items that have made life, including survival, much easier. However, if you are relying on your electronics and … Read more
This is many parent’s worst fear. Trapped in a sinking vehicle with children in the backseat. A lot of parents have probably wondered how on earth they would manage to escape a horrifying scenario like this one. This video from the YouTube channel #NewsMom explains that there is a simple procedure for saving your children … Read more
You may have heard from mechanics or engineers that WD-40 is one of the most useful products around. Like duct tape, vinegar, or coconut oil, you can use WD-40 to fix almost anything! And for survival, this couldn’t be more true. This handy infographic, source unknown, pictures a number of ways in which WD-40 can … Read more
Many people out there really like the idea of prepping and learning survival skills. They know just how important it is to start gathering the supplies they need and gaining knowledge of how to survive in the wild. Even though they know it is something they should do, and they may have even halfheartedly started … Read more
You already know how important it is to know how to get a fire started as a survivalist. You probably have the knowledge and the tools to do it, even without matches or a lighter. However, you can never have too much knowledge or too many tricks that you can use when it comes to … Read more
When you are out in the woods and trying to survive, knowing a bit about the trees and the plants out there can help you immensely. One of the trees that offers a wealth of help for those in the wild is the white birch. If you happen to live in an area where this … Read more
In the military, soldiers are trained to have a mindset that is proactive and that is always on the lookout for potential problems. Developing this mindset helps people to anticipate bad events before they happen. It doesn’t have anything to do with being psychic. Rather, it deals with recognizing patterns and analyzing situations, and then … Read more
Knife blades are made from many different types of materials, including bone and even wrought iron. However, the most popular types of knives and the most common are made from steel. They will be stainless steel or high carbon steel blades. It can be confusing to know exactly which one you should choose, as there … Read more
A lot of people who end up attacked and injured say they never saw the attack coming, or that they saw it at the last minute and didn’t know what to do. Many people simply don’t know how to recognize a bad situation even when they are in one, and it’s getting people hurt and … Read more
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation in the middle of the desert, or any other hot climate for that matter, you need to know a few basic tips to help you increase your chance of survival. The heat can take quite a toll on the body, and you need to be extremely … Read more
Over the course of the last few years, more and more people have started to learn about survivalists and preppers thanks to increased media attention. The Internet makes it easy to find out about what preppers do, but many people who have no interested in survival simply look at the surface and assume they know … Read more
The Mojave scissor trap is a highly effective small game trap that is known to us because of the natives of the American South West. One great thing about the Mojave scissor trap is that it is possible to build using only material that can be gathered from the wild unlike snare traps that … Read more
When most people think of the dangers involved in driving they think of excessive speed, blowouts, and bad weather. These are all real threats, but they are threats that we can mitigate with or even eliminate with our actions. If we drive carefully we can greatly reduce our risks, but there are factors that … Read more
According to a recent study by the University of Cambridge solar storms pose a serious threat to the American economy, our way of life, and life itself for many. The study suggests that depending on the severity of the incident 2/3 of the country could be without power for extended periods and the economic … Read more
This video contains the surveillance footage from multiple cameras at a convenience store that gets held up. Luckily, despite the use of a firearm, nobody involved gets hurt, including the armed robber. There are lessons that we can learn from this video, so that if we are placed in a similar situation, we too … Read more
Chickweed, or Stellaria Media, is a prolific wild edible green. In most areas Chickweed is an early spring crop, that prefers to grow in partial shade, but in warm areas with enough moisture it is capable of growing year round. Chickweed can be identified by its alternating pairs of egg shaped leaves, small white … Read more
Whether facing an inhospitable wilderness environment, natural disaster, or being forced to defend yourself from an attacker, your body is the most important piece of equipment you have, everything else is either meant to augment it, or protect it. A healthy body can better deal with the physical stresses of any survival situation. Inversely, … Read more
Food stores run out, as does ammunition, and snares are quieter than gun shots. Whether lost in the wilderness, struggling after an urban disaster, or if you have intentionally fled into the wild, trapping is a skill that you will need to be able to implement if you hope to have a sustainable supply … Read more
I have repeatedly said that a distance weapon such as pepper spray, or even a high lumen flashlight, can be combined with a knife to multiply their effectiveness. Anyone blinded by an irritant, or bright light, will be unable to effectively protect themselves from the knife. Normally, if you are being sprayed with pepper spray … Read more
Maybe one day we will again have something resembling law-and-order here in America, but it certainly won’t come before Friday. There have been online postings in dozens of cities that offer as much as $2,500 to anyone willing and able to disrupt the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump this Friday. Though the inauguration itself … Read more
When endeavoring to protect ourselves we need to make sure that we are taking into account what threats we are most likely to face, not that we shouldn’t be prepared for all reasonable threats, but it would be foolish and even dangerous to only prepare for a threat that is statistically unlikely to happen. … Read more
In this video, we see a failed car-jacking from a gas station in which, thankfully, and surprisingly, no one was hurt. But the would-be thief was not the only one making mistakes in this video. Let’s learn some lessons from what the intended victim did so that we are not faced with this potentially … Read more
Covering uneven ground, in varying weather, and while carrying a pack, can easily lead to a stumble or a slip. And when falling on uneven ground while carrying a pack getting a sprang or even a fracture is not out of the question. While a sprang or a fracture in and of itself is … Read more
Purslane or Portulaca oleracea, is an annual succulent wild edible green that is usually considered a weed. It can be identified by its thick, succulent leaves that alternate on its tender, reddish stems. It has small yellow flowers that can be found year round depending on the weather conditions of the region. While the unappreciative … Read more
This video is surveillance footage that captured a violent mugging during “super storm” Sandy. The incident is captured from multiple angles, allowing us to see just how coordinated the attack was, which demonstrates the lack of randomness behind the assault and robbery. The footage is not great quality, but there are still several lessons … Read more