One of the most important firearms to own as part of your preparations for SHTF will be the handgun. This is because your handgun is the gun that’s always on your person and that you can access the quickest in an emergency. While it may not have the range or power of a rifle, as […]
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If there’s one thing that apocalyptic movies got right, it’s that when faced with a disaster, people will strip the shelves of the nearest grocery store bare in a matter of days. People will rush in and out, grabbing anything and everything that they think can help them survive for a considerable period. The grocery
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Staying alive and surviving against the odds are two of the most important goals in this world for all its creatures. In the face of a perceived threat, animals react with whatever defensive measures that they are equipped with. Placed in a situation of catastrophe, human beings grapple to re-establish systems that will help them
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Before today’s technological and industrial advancements, our ancestors had to make do with whatever nature had to offer… They learned how to start a fire with a branch and a rock. They made weapons out of sharp stones and sturdy sticks. They made their homes out of just about anything that could protect them from
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Dehydrating food is a common practice that our ancestors came up with before today’s dehydrators were invented. It’s the easiest way to ensure that your survival food will be fit for long-term storage. Having a stockpile of dried foods is one of the things people consider when preparing for emergency situations. Why Dehydrate Food in
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When faced with imminent danger, humans have two options to choose from: fight or flight. Often, one or the other may not be an option at all and we are forced to choose what will most likely lead to our survival. This is why some basic knowledge of self-defense is necessary. Knowing where to aim
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One of the most important vegetable crop around the world is the potato. Despite the constant health reminder that potatoes can cause diabetes, weight gain and heart disease, most of us continue to love the processed version of potatoes. French fries, hash browns and mash potatoes equate to comfort food and snacks. However, when ingested
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It used to be that no self-respecting man or woman would be caught without a watch on their wrist when they were away from home. Watches went from analog and wind-up to digital battery operated fairly quickly. If you’re old-school you may have chosen to rebel against the digital trend and kept your analog watch.
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Death is a topic that we avoid talking or even thinking about. We wish for a long, prosperous life and more often than not, death is but a surprise that we expect to happen. However, there are a few things about dying that makes it something we can’t avoid talking about for the rest of
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If you are new to the preparedness or survival mindset, you may come across a lot of terminology and acronyms that you aren’t familiar with yet. Don’t be discouraged. The terminology is ever expanding and new acronyms pop up all the time. In some cases, there is actually some debate about the meaning of words.
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