In a survival situation, clean water may be hard to come by. If you’re lucky enough to find a natural water source or still have running water, it could be contaminated with bacteria and viruses that could make you terribly sick.. Luckily, you have ways to improve the quality of the water by killing these […]
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When you are camping in the wilderness for any purpose, having a campfire is almost mandatory, particularly in colder climates or seasons. The bite of cold weather will instinctively send most of us crowding closer to the fire, and there is hardly anything cozier than tucking into a tent or shelter with a roaring fire
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Ohio has long been regarded as the weathervane of the United States, at least when it comes to law, politics, and culture. Always somewhere in the middle, with its changes generally indicative of where the rest of the nation will head in time. This concerns self-defense laws, too, and in that regard, Ohio has always
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Most preppers spend a considerable amount of time theorizing and occasionally worrying over what disasters might lie in store. Much of this speculation is grounded in reality, concerned with such natural disasters as tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, along with man-made crises such as terrorist attacks and civil unrest. However, some preppers think “big picture”. Some
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One of the most fundamental preps that everyone needs for facing down a prolonged emergency or disaster situation is a food stockpile. Everyone intrinsically understands the importance of food, but what you might not understand is how fragile the systems are that bring food to your local grocery store. Any number of events could cut
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Kansas possesses well-rounded and easily understood laws concerning self-defense, including a clear and concise castle doctrine provision. So long as any person who is occupying their dwelling, place of business or vehicle reasonably believes that they are someone else might suffer death or great bodily injury at the hands of an attacker then the use
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There are many reasons why you might want to get a ham radio license. Perhaps you’re looking for a new hobby, or maybe you need a reliable way to communicate over long distances in an emergency situation. But, of course, you are supposed to get a license from Uncle Sam before you do that… Federal
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A heat gun is a valuable tool to have in your home improvement arsenal, but what do you do when it’s broken or you just don’t have one? Like they say, where there is a will, there is a way. But what can you use if you don’t have a heat gun? Good alternatives to
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When you go out into the wild voluntarily or wind up stuck out there, it can be comforting to know there are many resources that can help you. But there is also a lot that can hurt you, and so it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. Wild lettuce is one such plant with
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Michigan features an excellent castle doctrine provision among its laws concerning self-defense. So long as a person is defending the occupants of their dwelling, place of business, or vehicle from the threat of death or great bodily injury they have no obligation to attempt retreat prior to using lethal force. Additionally, Michigan law also provides
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