Having the Right Prepping Supplies

Somewhere in the world, there’s a survival expert who doesn’t need anything to survive with. The rest of us need to have the right equipment and supplies. When we talk about prepping supplies, the first thing that most people think of is food and water. While those are certainly at the top of the list, they aren’t the only supplies that we need. Think about this for a moment; how many different things do you use in the course of a week? I’m not talking about things you use for your job, but things that you use for your life....
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4 Ways to Waterproof Your Survival Gear

One of the biggest fights you will have in a survival situation is staying dry. Wet feet are a recipe for disaster. Walking long distances with wet feet will result in raw skin that could become extremely dangerous. Back in the first world war, soldiers suffered from something referred to as trench foot. It resulted in tissue death on the foot, which quickly became a serious, life-threatening issue. You could end up losing a leg caused by an infection from trench foot. A minor blister in a survival situation can quickly become very serious and make it very difficult for...
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Self Defense – Bare Arms Fighting

If you or your family were physically attacked, would you be able to defend yourself and them? And when we say “defend,” we don’t mean with guns or a weapon. Would you be able to utilize self-defense or defense of your family with your bear hands? Anyone can learn how to pick up and shoot a gun. But far fewer people have the knowledge or skills of how to defend themselves with their bare hands. In this article, we will learn about some basic self-defense techniques that don’t involve the use of any material weapons. Best Self-Defense Technique: Avoiding A...
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Preparing for Nuclear Disaster: How to Stay Informed

Do you live near an area of a nuclear power plant? While it’s equally sad and frustrating to think about, most people actually do not know the answer to that question. It’s actually dangerous because if a nuclear power plant accident were to happen, how would those people know what to do? You may also be alarmed at the number of self-described preppers who don’t know the answer to that themselves. Fortunately, there are an abundance of sources for where you can look up nuclear power plants and other radiation sources in your local area that we will cover in this...
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When a Gun is the Wrong Thing to Use

Many of us look at guns as the ultimate in self-defense weapons. I say us, because I have to include myself amongst that group. I’ve legally carried a gun for a number of years and feel half-naked without it. I go to the range regularly, especially to tactical shoots. My gun is a part of my life and I expect it to stay that way until I’m gone. But I’ve come to realize that there are times when a gun is the wrong thing to use. Granted, these times may be few and far between, but they exist. I’ve seen...
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