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 common topic of conversation from people who are considering how best to avoid getting hot lead put to them is movement, specifically running. When it comes to getting shot, or rather not, best practices are encouraged, so it is only natural that concerned people will want to know what the best technique is for […]
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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
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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 are 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
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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 isn’t easy, it is possible with the right amount of patience and materials. Why camouflage your vehicle? The answer is simple; vehicles have very
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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
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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 are riots in the streets, people looting to get supplies, stealing electronics, absolute
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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
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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
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Being an Infantryman has taught me a lot about prepping, as well as life in general. There are moral lessons, as well as physical ones that are engrained into our heads. Basic Combat Training teaches only the basics that are required to being an Infantryman. The real test, however, is when you get to your
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Camouflaging is an art, it takes a lot of time and patience to be able to successfully blend in with your surrounding environment. Even though it may be a tedious art, camouflaging is well worth it, if you can do it successfully. There are many reasons as to why you would want to camouflage yourself,
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