Category: Defense / Security / Safety / Firearms
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How to Shelter-in-Place in an Urban Apartment
One of my biggest drawbacks as a prepper who talks to like-minded folks, like you, is remembering that not everyone lives like I do. I’m blessed to live in a home on a few acres these days. We have a lot of space for a garden and greenhouse and those sorts of things. But I…
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Why Lithium Batteries Are So Dangerous
I came across this first video (there are two below) over the weekend and realized it was a good one to share. In it, the man demonstrates just what happens when a single AA-sized lithium battery is damaged in one of four ways: by being submerged in water, set on fire, punctured, and short-circuited. Surprisingly,…
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Noise Reduction Techniques for Generators: Staying Undetected in a Survival Situation
In survival situations, noise can put you in real danger. When society is unstable, sound can broadcast your location and attract unwanted attention. While generators are essential, they can be incredibly noisy, preventing you from staying hidden and safe. Finding ways to minimize their loudness can help you maintain stealth during emergencies. What Makes Generators…
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10 Challenges With Long-Term Firearm Maintenance (and How to Manage Them)
Firearms are built to last, but longevity takes work. Whether you use your gun for hunting, sport shooting or self-defense, long-term reliability depends on how well you maintain it. Neglect leads to corrosion, wear and dangerous malfunction, while proper care keeps your firearm safe and accurate for decades. 1. Corrosion and Rust Corrosion is every…
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How to Harden Your Home
Have the LA riots and other civil unrest got you thinking about your home security? It’s got me thinking about it again! Perhaps I’ve harped on this subject too much lately (this and food storage) but I feel your security is too important to take lightly. After all, it doesn’t take much for things to…
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How to Design a Storm-Resistant Bunker: Materials, Design and Location Tips
Volatile weather events and natural disasters can strike at any moment, making them critical to plan and prepare for. Some areas get hit much harder than others, leaving you and your loved ones vulnerable. Building a storm-resistant bunker can help you navigate and survive these unexpected storms. Why Should You Build a Storm Shelter? From…
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Urban Survival Guide: Why Your Actions Today Determine Your Fate Tomorrow
I was watching a video the other day that really got me thinking again about urban survival scenarios. When you live in a city or suburban area, the challenges of surviving a major disaster or civil unrest are very different than what rural folks face; I’m somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, which means…
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VPNs for Preppers: Worth the Hassle or Not?
I got to thinking about online privacy again. It seems like every other day there’s another story about massive data breaches or government surveillance programs expanding their reach. For those of us concerned with preparedness, maintaining digital privacy isn’t just about avoiding targeted ads – it can be about keeping your preps, finances, and personal…
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Burglars Using Hidden Cameras to Spy on You?
I haven’t heard about this trend until just recently, but apparently criminals are planting hidden cameras in and around your yard to spy on you! It should be obvious why, but they’re doing this to learn your schedule. When do you leave for work and when do you return? How many people are in the…