Choosing the best optic for survival can be just as tricky as picking the best gun. Many survivalists spend all their time picking out a gun, but never get a scope to go with it. Maybe they think optics are too expensive, too much of a hassle, or maybe they just think they’re enough of… Read More

It seems like each day brings with it reports of a new terror attack somewhere on the planet. Even worse is the fact that it’s becoming more and more obvious that government authorities haven’t got a clue on how to protect citizens from these vicious attacks. As is often the case, the responsibility is on… Read More

We all know the importance of being prepared before disaster strikes, but what should you do after a flood? When a flash flood hits, your top priority should be getting to a safe spot ASAP.  Once the immediate danger has passed, you’ll need to assess any damage and move forward with recovery. But few people… Read More

Emergency wound care is one of those skills you need to have but hope you never have to use. Even under the “best” circumstances (i.e. having expert medical help nearby), a serious injury or wound can still be life-threatening. Understandably, this risk increases dramatically in any survival situations where medical help is either far away… Read More

Many preppers know about fish antibiotics, but there are plenty of natural antibiotics you can make or grow yourself. And yes, it’s true that your doctor can (and will) prescribe antibiotics if you ever get an infection, but there are two problems with relying on drug-based antibiotics. Number one, they’ll be hard to come by… Read More

In the early 1330s, a deadly disease began to spread in Asia.  The sickness killed people with such terrifying speed that one observer wrote it was as if victims “…ate lunch with their friends and dinner with their ancestors in paradise.” Even more frightening was how rapidly the disease seemed to jump from one person… Read More

Many survivalists already know how important it is to collect ammunition before an emergency, but what about proper long-term ammo storage? Like with food, poor storage can damage your ammunition to the point of making it useless or even dangerous to use. This limits your supply of ammunition for self-defense, and cuts down on ammo… Read More

Even though the topic is frequently discussed in the prepping community, it seems like many people have the wrong idea about bugging out. It’s one thing to work on being prepared for when SHTF, but it’s another story when people start daydreaming about living out their idealized bug out plans. To me, prepping has always… Read More

It’s time for everyone to reconsider their earthquake survival plan. For many Americans, earthquakes are viewed as a natural disaster that largely only affects the West Coast. This assumption could not be farther from the truth. Earthquakes have caused severe damage all across the U.S. Even more shocking is the fact that these tremors appear… Read More

I don’t know about you, but I’m a little shocked at how many people think prepping is no longer necessary under President Trump. It seems like overnight a bunch of folks decided to put their prepping on hold and see what changes President Trump brings to the White House and the country as a whole…. Read More