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TwitterAsk yourself this question: “Do I really think I could use deadly force against someone to protect my family?” Most, (if not all reading this) quickly respond with a resounding YES! In fact, you may even have fantasized about scenarios where that might happen; usually in the context of “what would I do if…” One […]
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Resolve: The Ultimate Survival Attribute
November 3rd, 2013 
Talon Flyer 
Posted in Get Your Mind Right, Security, Ways of the Warrior 
Comments Off on Resolve: The Ultimate Survival AttributeUsing Auctions, Goodwill and Second Hand Stores to Stockpile Prepping Supplies at Bargain Prices
October 29th, 2013 Chris M. I was unexpectedly laid off two years ago. Although I eventually landed another position after months of searching, losing my job was perhaps the most humbling and painful experience I’ve been through in recent years. Truth be told, I was also bitter. The frustrations of hunting for a new job in a tough market, starting […]
Posted in Fun Stuff, Self Sufficiency, What Do You Need? Comments Off on Using Auctions, Goodwill and Second Hand Stores to Stockpile Prepping Supplies at Bargain PricesPower’s Out and in a Pinch? How to Create 5 Makeshift Urban Survival Lights
October 22nd, 2013 Creek Stewart It’s impossible to be perfectly prepared for an imperfect world. Sometimes you just have to go MacGyver and solve common problems by using the resources you have on hand and a little ingenuity. I’ve always said that the ability to improvise is one of the most important survival skills. This article is a collection (not […]
Posted in More Resources, Self Sufficiency, What Do You Need? Comments Off on Power’s Out and in a Pinch? How to Create 5 Makeshift Urban Survival LightsSurvival Cross Training – It’s Not Just For The Gym: 17 Skills Everyone In Your Family Should Learn
October 17th, 2013 Tess Pennington Possessing crucial skill sets are a must have when forming a survival group. Individuals bringing a variety of skills binds the group further to create a solid, well-functioning team. That said, like anything regarding preparedness, you do not want to become complacent and believe that just one person should perform a certain set of tasks. […]
Posted in Get Fit, Ways of the Warrior, Women & Children Comments Off on Survival Cross Training – It’s Not Just For The Gym: 17 Skills Everyone In Your Family Should LearnThe Pantry Primer: Stocking Your Supply of Fruits and Vegetables
October 15th, 2013 Daisy Luther A major challenge when living from your stockpiled foods is getting enough fruits and vegetables. Without produce, your family can be at risk for nutritional deficiency diseases like scurvy and their immune systems will be compromised. A minimum of 5 servings per day is recommended, but during the long winter, how can you meet that […]
Posted in Food & Water, Get Healthy, What Do You Need? Comments Off on The Pantry Primer: Stocking Your Supply of Fruits and VegetablesA Voice in the Bean Aisle – Faith and Prepping
October 4th, 2013 Connie H. I couldn’t help but notice the white plastic bags that covered the handles of the gas pumps at the corner gas station. “Out of Gas”, said the sign. No gas on account of a hurricane a long, long way from Springfield, Tennessee. Fortunately, I had filled my tank earlier in the week and was only […]
The Truth about Doing Laundry Off-Grid
June 13th, 2013 APT Prepper I thought it might be a good exercise to try doing laundry without using the washing machine and dryer. Whenever there is a hurricane approaching one of the preparation chores that I do (in addition to making sure there is enough water, food and supplies for several days) is to do the laundry while power […]
Posted in Hygiene, More Resources, Self Sufficiency, What Do You Need? Comments Off on The Truth about Doing Laundry Off-GridLife-Saving Precaution: Social Media Users Should Practice Operational Security
May 20th, 2013 Lisa Ferdinando It’s as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed. With the ease of social media, in any part of the globe, at any time, a Soldier, Army civilian or family member can post […]
Posted in OPSEC Comments Off on Life-Saving Precaution: Social Media Users Should Practice Operational SecuritySustainable in the City: Community Solidarity When the SHTF
May 20th, 2013 Tess Pennington When I first began learning about the worst case scenarios associated with emergencies and disasters, I have to admit there was a part of me terrified of waves of crime and gangs attacking our home and injuring my family. I knew that when the needs of the unprepared are not met, they are more likely […]
Posted in Security, Self Sufficiency, Types of Survivalists, What Do You Need? Comments Off on Sustainable in the City: Community Solidarity When the SHTFWhat Search Warrant? Your Facebook Messages And Private Emails Are Not Safe From FBI Surveillance, Says ACLU
May 10th, 2013 christopherzara Warrants? We don’t need no stinking warrants. According to new documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union, government officials may not always obtain warrants when they snoop through our emails, Facebook messages, and other electronic communications — and the FBI apparently doesn’t even believe it’s legally required to do so. The documents, which were […]
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