One thing is pretty clear: riots will increase in frequency, duration, and size in both the U.S. and on the old continent. They ignite rapidly, like a flash of kindling, and quickly escalate, forcing overwhelmed authorities to declare a state of emergency or even localized martial law. So what can we do about it? We’re […]
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There are many gross misconceptions concerning the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of surplus “gas masks” currently on the marked. The term gas mask is in itself a misnomer. What most people call a gas mask is actually a CBRN (formerly known as NBC) Protective Mask or Pro Mask in military terms. CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear. In
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Can you bug in if you live in the city? Absolutely you can. There are just some adjustments you need to make to your planning so that you can increase your chance of survival. Although most experts may recommend that you get out of the city if possible during a SHTF event, that just isn’t
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We’re going to assume here that things have gone sideways, for you and everyone else in a 300 mile radius, and you aren’t expecting a righting of the ship anytime in the near future. Maybe a solar storm or EMP took out the grid, or the dollar finally took a dive and the safest place
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In any populated area, be it sparsely or densely, there will always be elements of the humanity present that will take an interest in who sticks out. Their reasons vary. They could be looking for potential prey or a person who may potentially lead them to a large score, if they are a garden-variety criminal.
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Disclaimer: No, I haven’t lost my mind. This article is an exercise to help you see through the eyes of the bad guy to uncover and fix holes in your survival and preparedness plans. Will the SHTF? Maybe. I’m too lazy to prep for anything. I don’t think something will happen but I sure as heck know where to
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The ability to use everyday objects for practical uses other than what they were originally intended for is part of being a good prepper. Believe it or not, there are a lot of household items lying around can be transformed. Paper clips are one example of an office supply that is more than meets the
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The Swedish fire log is a great addition to any base camp or bug-out area. The fire it generates feeds itself, lasting for anywhere between 2 and 5 hours (depending on the size of the log), and the contraption is easy to build and use. The technique has been used for centuries in Scandinavian countries.
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Nature has all the resources that we need in order to survive, but the trick is knowing how to use them, otherwise you’ll be at the mercy of the elements. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or bugging out, you need to practice these skills beforehand. Do NOT count on your learning them on the spot, when
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There’s nothing particularly novel about the scythe. For centuries, this agricultural wonder-tool was commonplace among small-scale farmers. Most knew how to maximize the benefits of these hook-bladed implements, using them to cut fields of hay, grain and weeds. With the advent of horse-drawn ploughs and petroleum-powered harvesters, the scythe slipped out of fashion. In fact,
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