In just about every crisis I can think of, security will become an issue. When Hurricane Harvey hit our town and the surrounding areas, criminals and shysters of all types arrived along with the floodwaters …
Protecting Your Home or Camp with Early Warning Systems, Part 1 Read More »
A warm body can be detected by the infrared (IR) heat that it gives off with thermal imaging equipment, and provides a difficult challenge to someone or something wishing to avoid detection. You may be …
Learn the hidden dangers in using wasp spray for self defense I don’t normally write on self-defense, but I have seen a number of internet posts in circulation that suggest using wasp spray for …
Why You don’t Want to Use Wasp Spray for Self-Defense Read More »
What happens if you are stuck in a large riotous crowd? Now, this can be the result of an evacuation or bug out situation, a protest, food riot or any other mob-ruled violence. Now, back …
16 Things You Need to Know When Caught in a Panicky Crowd or Riot Read More »
When most of us think of “extreme survival” it’s usually some worst-case scenario like surviving an EMP, being lost in the Alaskan tundra, or waking up to a zombie apocalypse. The truth is that extreme …
The capabilities of Google Earth should terrify you. Input an address, any address, in this website and the location pops up in all its 3-D glory. Your vehicles may show up, your backyard with its …
How to Use Google Earth to Make Your Home More Secure For Your Family Read More »
UPDATE: The tactical laser linked to in this article is completely sold out and due to changing regulations, it will not be returning for sale. I’m leaving this article up for informational purposes, since you …
Have You Included a Tactical Laser in Your Preps? Read More »
This morning I have been thinking about situational awareness and how my perspective has changed over the years. Twenty plus years ago before I retired, I was very aware of what went on around me. …
Situational Awareness: 12 Things You Need to Know Read More »
I grew up and spent a good deal of time with petty criminals, a handful of whom had a dangerous human nature. Maybe that doesn’t say much for me, or maybe it does, because it …
Human Nature: The most dangerous survival lesson of all Read More »
When I see and hear about terrorist attacks, in particular, in countries where people are not allowed to have any weapons, it makes me angry. Protecting yourself, protecting your family and your home — isn’t …
How to Protect Yourself When You’re Not Allowed to Have a Weapon Read More »
