Did you know that you can prevent crime from occurring, just by taking care of the outside of your property? Burglars like to find ways to sneak into a home – they don’t want to be spotted, because that raises their chances of getting caught. In order to properly deter them, you’ll need to use … Read more
Tasteless, odorless, and colorless are common words used to describe the potentially fatal gas carbon monoxide that can show up in your home. It comes from poor ventilation or improperly functioning appliances. Things like furnaces, gas stoves, and space heaters are known for the CO emissions. Most homes have carbon monoxide detectors installed in them … Read more
The FAA has reported that there are over 770,000 registered drones in the U.S. alone. Although the expense of setting up a drone program makes it difficult to begin, as the technology grows more common, it’s becoming more likely that a targeted drone attack could occur. How Drones Are Used Today To start, let’s discuss … Read more
Most people, then those who aren’t preppers, have seen movies and television shows where something apocalyptic happens, and all heck breaks loose. Society breaks down. People run around with guns, they form protective groups, and then they begin to prey on others. Of course, this is the worst case scenario. Even under the best of … Read more
Once upon a time, drones were more of a novelty and the concept of them becoming a regular day to day part of our lives seemed distant and vague. But we do like our tech advances and seeing how far we can go as fast as we can go. Like just about every other technological … Read more
You’ve probably run plenty of drills and scenarios in your mind. Financial collapse, natural disaster, civil unrest, or martial law set in–how can you keep your family safe? Hopefully, you have your plan-of-action and supplies ready, but do you know how you’ll maintain your situation in post-disaster chaos? Specifically, what do you do when folks … Read more
A lot of people are intimidated by long rifles, and for good reason. They’re big, loud, and often associated with war and carnage (thanks to the public perception of “assault rifles”, one might argue). But the truth is, for women, they can be great options for home defense. Surprisingly, they’re actually easier to handle than … 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 is of a brazen daytime home invasion. It shows two men with knives in hand enter a home and search it room by room. Luckily the intruders never get a chance to assault, or kill, anyone inside the home. When you watch this video take note of these things: This attack … Read more
I recently watched a news broadcast that featured a story where a woman came to a man’s door asking to use the phone because she claimed to have car problems. He ended up sending her away, only to have to shoot at her and her accomplice when they came back to rob him. The man … Read more
As recent events have taught anyone paying attention, natural disasters are not the only thing one needs to prepare for when considering survival. If you are living in an urban area you could easily find yourself in a riot and complete lawlessness. This could leave you without power and water in your home, and in … Read more
Whether you’re wanting to store ammunition for hunting, home defense or both, it is crucial to store it properly. Ammo is not immune to the influence of the elements, and it can corrode and potentially become either useless or actually dangerous for you to use. Here are a few tips for storing it properly and … Read more
Every year, on average, one million Americans are victims of violent home invasions. Self-defense starts at home. What can you do to increase your chances of survival? Get a Dog It doesn’t have to be a Pitbull to increase your safety, and a large dog has its drawbacks in some situations. For one, if you … Read more