How to Survive After Trauma – 11 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
Would I call it haunting? Yes. For a long time the image of the gun in front of my father’s face was etched in my mind. It’s not what you expect when you open the door for a loved one. Intruders gained access to the premises and our safety was compromised. The time during the…
Live Near Water But Not Sure Where To Evacuate To? Try This…
The recent flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey got me to thinking about flooding where I live because, after all, we live very near the water’s edge along the Puget Sound. And, while we’re likely high enough that any minor flooding wouldn’t be a problem… what if something BIG happened? Where would we go? Well, as…
Mayor Right Not To Order Evacuation?
Honestly, I haven’t been paying much attention of the Houston hurricane except to occasionally view a few photos of the aftermath and to keep up with how rescue and recovery efforts are going. I do hope these folks stay safe. Anyway, I recently read an article in The New York Times with a similar title as…
Beginner’s Guide To Concealed Carry: Choosing Your Holster
Once you make the decision to carry a concealed weapon, you should make sure that how you choose to conceal your weapon is both safe and comfortable for you. This means looking at a variety of different types of concealed weapons holsters and making a decision on what type best suits your style and your…
EDC Kit: Back To Basics (Guest Post)
When becoming involved in survival and prepping, there are many different ways to get started. For instance, some people start by learning about specific survival skills, while others start by buying supplies. Some people buy a few survival tools and learn how to use them, while others just spend time becoming more self-sufficient. There is no…
Checked Your Fire Extinguishers Lately? I Haven’t And That Was A Mistake…
Just the other day I’d decided to check on my smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and while I was at it have my youngest son try to put out a very small (and controlled) fire in our driveway just so he had an opportunity to hold and use a fire extinguisher which I don’t think…
Legacy Food Storage 72 Hour Kit: Cheese And Broccoli Soup Review
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Legacy Food Storage Kit meal, so I figured I’m due for another review. This week we’ll look at the Cheese And Broccoli Soup mix: And the backside (the cooking directions are identical to all the others) and notice the two cups per serving and four total servings which…
Best Air Rifles And Pellet Guns For Survival (+ 5 Reasons Why)
If you are seriously into your guns and take your prepping seriously, you may have overlooked the humble air rifle. If you are anything like me, it’s likely you haven’t shot one since you were a kid, and don’t really regard them as a serious weapon, especially in a survival situation. This is a shame,…
Inflatable, Reusable Sandbag?
Ok, inflatable might be the wrong word to describe this sandbag as inflation implies air is involved, but it is certainly different than the traditional “fill your own” sandbags we’ve all come to despise, lol. Anyway, I just recently ran into this SoSaveBag.com which perked my interest as it’s apparently a sandbag that actually swells…
