Category: Defense / Security / Safety
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Ammo Shortage, What to Do
Worried about the ammo shortage getting worse? Here’s a few thoughts…
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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…
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Home Defense and Security 101
Discusses what he calls the “4 D’s” of home defense, hardening of doors and windows (all good ideas), landscape options for defense (besides just ducking next to a wall), guard dogs, and plenty more. For the novice homeowner who would like to beef up their defensible space in a suburban environment, this is a good…
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How to Live in an Area Known for Fires
Whether your dwelling sits comfortably in California, the deep South, or anywhere else prone to wildfires, you probably know that it’s possible to safely life in a place with frequent fires. While it’s important to stay on your toes and take the necessary precautions to live safely in your area, it doesn’t help to live…
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How to Minimize Wildfires While Homesteading
Wildfires might seem terrifying, especially if you’re in their path. But they’re as natural as the land they burn. Traditionally, lightning strikes or volcanic eruptions can spark wildfires that tear their way across the landscape, burning everything in their path. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. These fires clear away dead plants and underbrush and…
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Scary Wi-Fi Hacking Electronics!
Worried about your Wi-Fi getting hacked? No? After watching this you should be. Although I’d known some of these nefarious tools existed, I had no idea how easy they are to purchase (often on Amazon for cheap), use (I could probably figure it out), and worst of all… how quickly they can be employed to…