Category: Defense / Security / Safety / Firearms
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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…
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Criminologist Reveals How to Stop Burglars
I read this article last week on how to stop burglars, wondering if there was anything I didn’t already know. Not really. In fact, it hit on some of the major points from my own book on home security, but I’ll summarize the gist of the article here: I’d say much of this is common…
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Emergency Water Storage: Best Practices for Wildfire Scenarios
Whether you’re a doomsday prepper or a concerned citizen in a vulnerable location, everyone should know how to keep and access water during a wildfire. It’s essential for survival and for staying strong in emergencies. Follow these best practices to prepare for trouble and maintain constant water security. Understanding Water Needs in Wildfire Situations In…
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9 Best Deterrents to Enhance Your Home Security
You want to prepare for any eventuality, which means being responsible for your home security. Proactively protecting your home is the only way to be confident about your safety. Secure Your Home’s Entry Points Burglars usually try your front door before moving to other potential entry points. So, don’t believe you’re safe if you’ve got…
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LA Wildfires (from a prepper’s perspective)
I’d imagine by now you’ve heard about the wildfires near Los Angeles. Here’s one of many videos from two days ago about them, though I’m sure you can find more recent videos today: Of course, there are many theories as to what’s happening, why it happened, who might be to blame, and so on. My…
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New vs. Used Firearms: Which Is Right for You?
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey, just under one-third of Americans admit to owning firearms. Additionally, about 40% of people say they live in households with at least one firearm in them. Are you interested in becoming a firearm owner for the first time? Or would you like to add another firearm to…
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Winter Storms: What You Need for Snow and Ice Emergencies
A few winters ago, a family living in a relatively mild climate assumed that their usual winter prep—mainly relying on space heaters and a thin stock of canned goods—would suffice for the season. But when a major winter storm hit their area, temperatures plummeted, and heavy snow caused widespread power outages. Their house quickly became…
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan for Every Room in Your Home
Recently, a tragic house fire in Dagenham, London, highlighted the importance of having a well-prepared fire escape plan. Residents of a tower block woke to find their building engulfed in flames with no fire alarm to warn them and escape routes blocked. Many of the occupants shared that they wished they had planned more thoroughly…
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DIY Nuclear Fallout Shelter Bucket
This topic has been on my mind again recently. And, while the video below is about a year old, the advice is still valid. Unfortunately, his advice only works if (1) the blast is not very near you, (2) the strike is limited to a single warhead, and (3) you’re home when it happens! While…