Let’s look at how the military, the Navy Seals and other bad-asses train, so we can learn valuable survival lessons from those who’ve actually survived.
A big part of planning responses to a given disaster or crisis is working out where you’ll go and how you’ll get there. Depending on the circumstances, we may need to avoid chokepoints on roadways, concentrations of people, likely locations of rioting and looting, or potential obstacles that will prevent us from making best speed. …
I heard it said once when I was young, a while ago, “if you control perception, you control events.” I didn’t make much sense of it then, but it really stayed with me. As time has gone on and I delved farther and farther into the realms of security and personal protection, and all the …
Art of Deception: Employing Decoys to Fool Your Enemies Read More »
The United States soldiers have been survival guinea pigs for over 200 years, meaning we might be able to learn a thing or two from their ways. I’ve been an Infantryman for a number of years now, and I can tell you for a fact that my mindset has definitely changed from the way it …
The prepping community is full of advice, some good and some bad. Sadly, most advice from “experts” out there, is nothing but poorly-researched garbage. There’s a lot of blog writers in the prepping community, making money off innocent people just wanting to learn to survive should a disaster strike. I take this personally, and it …
Throughout my time writing for Survival Sullivan, I’ve gotten many requests by fellow preppers to cover an important subject when it comes to bugging out: vehicle camouflage. While camouflaging your vehicle is not easy, it is possible with the right amount of patience and materials. Why camouflage your vehicle? The answer is simple; vehicles have …
Concealment can be a crucial factor as a prepper when SHTF. If there is a major disaster in your area (or country) and you need to bug out, you’ll want to remain concealed while you do so. Zombies (the unprepared) are a major threat to you and your family’s safety as you bug out, because …
How to Remain Concealed in Various Types of Terrain Read More »
You’re sitting at home, then all the sudden you see a news broadcast saying the economy has collapsed. You’re shocked, not quite sure what exactly is about to take place. Then, you change the channel and see mass panic in cities. There’s riots in the streets, people looting to get supplies, stealing electronics, absolute chaos. …
Body Armor for Preppers and SHTF: What You Should Know Read More »
Imagine you’ve spent hours (or even days) traveling to your bug out location after SHTF, and you find that your BOL has already been occupied by looters. Without knowing how to clear a room properly, you could find yourself on the receiving end of a deadly situation. It also gives you and your team a …
Foxholes are an iconic sight on the battlefield. They are often used as a last line of defense for troops who are facing substantial enemy fire or bombardment from artillery or aircraft. But what is it about foxholes that make them so effective at protecting people? How can foxholes work for preppers? Foxholes can work …
Tactical training is one of the most important aspects of your prepping for a SHTF situation. Use the information in this article to start your training regime, or modify any training you may already be doing. Training should be done to build a skill level, and also to maintain that skill level. Tactical training could …
