The popular image that many Americans hold of Russians are of dour, hardy people who are tough, self-reliant and able to live completely in spite of the total inhospitableness of the rightly infamous and greatly feared Russian winter. Like many popular tropes, it has its own strands of truth woven through it but is still …
Trusty Bic lighters are a stalwart of many bug out bags and everyday carry kits because they’re so affordable and lightweight. But, are Bic lighters refillable, or are they meant to be thrown out when they run out of butane? According to Bic, their lighters are single use tools that are not refillable. However, ingenuity …
The Essentials Legal to Carry Openly: Any legal knife Legal to Carry Concealed: Any Legal knife Illegal Knives: Automatic knives, aka switchblades; cannot possess, manufacture or carry Minnesota Knife Law Overview Minnesota is study in contrasts for knife ownership, being both by and large highly lenient and permissive of knife carry and ownership (except switchblades), …
by Echo Rose We see and hear a lot about emergencies days. You know , things like riots, assault, house fires, fainting – and other things that are personal in nature that happen unexpectedly and can cause injury… or worse. You don’t have to wait for the big one – many people confront personal SHTF …
Mississippi: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land Crime Class: Misdemeanor or Felony Fencing Required?: Only for certain types of property and crime. Signage Required?: No, but counts as notice to trespassers. Verbal Notice Required?: No, but might matter for notification. Mississippi Trespassing Law Overview Mississippi is a state with generally well-organized …
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Water is one of life’s essentials, so it should come as no surprise that having a stockpile on hand for emergencies is a must. But, while many focus on keeping emergency water stores at home, few realize the importance of having a small stockpile in your car. That being said, storing water in a vehicle …
You won’t have to travel far in prepping and self-defense circles both on and off the internet before you hear someone harping about the importance of situational awareness. Situational awareness they will say, correctly, is a foundational element to staying safe from a variety of threats, human-caused or otherwise. But if you are new to …
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Preppers spend much of their time and energy getting ready for and wondering what kind of event will befall the world that will see them put that preparation and their hard-earned skills to use. The rest of the time they think and puzzle over all the many things that could go wrong, and how they …
Delaware: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, dwellings, land. Crime Class: Misdemeanor Fencing Required?: Yes. Signage Required?: No. Verbal Notice Required?: No. Delaware Trespassing Law Overview Delaware is a state with fairly straightforward laws on trespassing, and just a couple of exceptions. They make room in a special statute for trespassing with the …
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If you’ve ever taken the time to really look around you wherever you happen to be out in the world, you will probably be surprised at how much info you can gather about the people nearby, just based on the way they dress, the way they present themselves to the world, and on their attitude. …
