Category: Defense / Security / Safety / Firearms
October is Fire Safety Month – 5 Crucial References
I received an email the other day stating that “it’s fire safety month,” which immediately made me laugh just a bit. The way we designate a month as the time to be concerned about something boggles my mind, as if the other eleven months we can ignore concern. In any case, it certainly can’t hurt…
11 Ways to Fortify Your Survival Shelter
Do you remember the old story of the ant and the grasshopper? If you don’t, here’s a quick refresher. The ant spends all summer storing food for the winter, so that when the weather gets cold, he’s got enough to survive. The grasshopper spends all summer playing and then starves to death when winter comes,…
Home Security in Times of Strife
Below you’ll find plenty of solid advice, much of which I discuss in my own book on the topic, but if you want the quick and dirty home security ideas to implement right now then watch the following videos. And, while some of the advice is redundant, there’s still a lot covered in the first…
11 High Investment Home Security Enhancements
Most homeowners don’t worry about intruders, much less nuclear blasts and gunfire. However, true survivalists know that these are all very real and present dangers, so a typical lock and key just won’t cut it. Rather, they need tools, systems, and shelters to protect themselves and their assets in every situation. The more they can…
Best Non-Lethal Gun Option for Home Self Defense?
I’ve posted videos in the past like how do I defend myself without firearms? which offered some interesting solutions, but this video caught my attention as I was mindlessly surfing YouTube, so I thought I would pass it along. Granted, there’s no substitute for a real firearm for true self defense, but I do know…
The Logistics of an Apocalyptic Convoy
When things go pear-shaped and we find ourselves in a SHTF scenario, our first instinct is to hunker down and ride it out. There are libraries worth of books and websites dedicated to building the perfect survival bunker, learning how to stock it and weathering the apocalyptic storm through self-sufficiency. It’s an option, of course,…
Ammo Shortage, What to Do
Worried about the ammo shortage getting worse? Here’s a few thoughts…
How to Maintain Your Mental Health in Isolation
Maybe the events of the past year haven’t tested your mettle enough, or perhaps too much cabin fever has you itching for an extended solo trek. Spending time in isolation has inspired poets and off-the-grid types since time immemorial. Plus, sometimes, you just want to be alone. However, human beings are social animals, and you…
How Do I Defend Myself Without Firearms?
A reader emailed me the other day and asked: “I live in the UK and sometimes in Spain. We do not have access to firearms and even carrying a knife will get a citizen into trouble. We have no amendments which gives us rights. Some farmers can have a shotgun but have to have it…
