In what is certain to be a pleasant surprise to some people, Utah is a state that possesses strongly worded, modernized and highly refined Castle Doctrine statutes on the books. In fact, it is difficult to find a state that has laws that are more affirmative on the side of the defender and would-be victim […]
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If you have been living a lifestyle of self-reliance for any length of time, there is little doubt you’re already familiar with the notion of keeping vital gear and supplies close at hand in order to be better prepared. Pretty much every prepared person understands the value of a go-bag or BOB. The utility of
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When considering a move to a remote homestead or just the logistical problems of providing sustained food supply during a bug out in the wilderness, the question of eating wild game naturally comes up. Most folks are already acquainted with the notion of eating such fare as deer and wild poultry, but what of other
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Vermont will probably prove to be one of the most contentious inclusions on this list of states with Castle Doctrine laws. That is because it, technically, does not have a Castle Doctrine statute at all, but is instead a Castle Doctrine equivalent state thanks to jury instructions and a long and distinguished history ruling on
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If you find yourself in a survival scenario where you run out of food and are on the verge of starvation, you’ll be thinking about a lot of things that you never thought to eat before. Scavenging for various sorts of plant life to add to your calorie intake is often advised by survival experts
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Water is essential for human life, but after a nuclear attack or nuclear accident, the water can become contaminated with radioactivity, either directly or through inundation with radioactive debris and dust known as fallout. This makes it unsafe to drink or use for bathing or cooking. Normally, preppers could rely upon any number of water
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In what is certain to be a pleasant surprise to some people, Utah is another state on our list that possesses strongly worded, modernized and highly refined Castle Doctrine statutes on the books. In fact, it is difficult to find a state that has laws that are more affirmative on the side of the defender
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Survival planning, contrary to popular depiction, is not just a matter of worrying about a planet-killing asteroid strike, a nuclear war, or other “doomsday” events. Chances are, quite the opposite, you’ll need a plan for dealing with far more mundane events. But proper disasters and everyday emergencies will affect you differently, and your response should
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When you are out in the wilderness, it is important to keep your teeth clean. Not only will this help keep your breath smelling fresh, but it will also help prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Oral hygiene is far more than a nicety; if you neglect your mouth long enough you could
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Out of all the doomsday scenarios that are in the realm of feasibility, the detonation of a nuclear weapon is far and away the most likely. Whether it is the initial deployment in what will become a cataclysmic nuclear exchange or the lone explosion of a terrorist act, a nearby nuclear blast is incredibly devastating.
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