West Virginia is a permissive state concerning civilian use and carry of self-defense sprays such as pepper spray. Although sometimes reported as being strict against the use of defensive sprays thanks to a simple misunderstanding in the way certain statutes are interpreted, West Virginia is in reality extremely permissive with no major restrictions on formula, …
Out of all the skills you might need to learn to survive, one of the most mundane and least interesting is how to properly move heavy objects, no matter the situation. I know it sounds funny on its surface: You stop by this website to learn cutting edge information about survival, self-defense, homesteading and so …
When it comes to brand recognition, Buck and Gerber knives have been around for years and have developed a dedicated clientele. Buck and Gerber have both got extensive catalogs with a variety of blade options, and both are popular with knife enthusiasts – although, I’d say that Buck is probably the more popular of the …
Virtually every prepper of a defensive bent understands the fact that they, along with their fellows, will be responsible for providing security and protecting that which is valuable when the rule of law invariably breaks down in their area, across the region or even across the nation. To do that effectively, particularly across a large …
Surviving a major disaster is going to be perilous enough, and without the right skills and without taking the right actions, your survival is anything but guaranteed. Of course, surviving the onset of the disaster is one thing, but surviving in the aftermath is another. Any disaster that qualifies as such is going to leave …
Kentucky is one of the most second amendment friendly states around, and thankfully as one would expect this extends to the use of defensive sprays by civilians. Kentucky has absolutely no laws restricting the use of pepper spray or other defensive sprays on the basis of formula, capacity or any other essential characteristics except those …
Washington D.C. is rightly regarded as infamous for its draconian restrictions on firearms and general otherness compared to the laws elsewhere in the land throughout the United States. It is perhaps surprising then that D.C. is so permissive when it comes to civilian possession and use of pepper sprays, at least compared to their firearms …
If there is one precious resource that is ever at the front of a prepper’s mind it has to be water. Sure, most folks are more emotionally preoccupied with food but that’s because the water in our era has become so plentiful and so safe it is relegated to an afterthought. That is, until you …
The Fisherman’s or Grapevine Bend is essentially just two hitches: one from the first line onto the second, and another from the second line onto the first. This makes it a strong, reliable knot, and fairly good for lines of different thicknesses. Especially in modern ropes it can have a tendency to jam shut and …
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Vermont is a US state that gets high marks for permissibility. This state places effectively no restrictions on civilian possession, carry and use of pepper spray so long as they are not committing any crime, or using the spray in the furtherance of the commission of a crime. All common formulations are allowed, and citizens …
