During times of emergency, you can either choose to be proactive or reactive. The difference is that by being proactive, you are more in control of the situation. If you’re reactive like most people, your awareness level is low. Sudden acts of violence that seem to spring out of nowhere can take you by surprise because you’re unaware of what …
There’s no denying the fact that terrorist incidents are on the rise. While people debate on social media over whether the government should use the term ‘Radical Islam’, the truth of the matter is that many people are dying from terrorist attacks that have become a very real possibility due to globalization, influx of refugees and many other factors. As …
This is a very common question that arises in many self-defense classes. Should you resist and fight off your attacker or give them what they want?During a crisis, almost always there’s an increase in crime ranging from lootings to rapes and worse. With law enforcement having its hands full, calling 911 may result in a longer wait for help to …
Ever since the Jodie Foster movie, ‘Safe Room’ came out, millions of people around the world know how effective and protective a safe room can be. However, unlike the movie, the safe room you’re in doesn’t have to be so high-tech. It just needs to be extra secure than a normal room. In fact, many preppers have fallout shelters and …
The Roman philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “In time of war, the laws fall silent.” Marcus Tullius Cicero This is a very important quote to bear in mind if you’re a prepper. While the only current major wars seem to be occurring in far away places like the Middle East, war is a very real possibility and can happen …
A day to remember I had just woken up and was sitting at my desk with a fresh coffee on a dank January morning in early 2020 when a I had a notification pop up in front of me from a fellow prepper titled “Mystery Asian Virus”. I had a quick scan of the email and figured I would do …
During times of crisis such as natural disasters, riots, terrorist attacks, etc. when there’s a lot of confusion and panic, it’s almost inevitable to see a rise in crime. There will be an increase in murders, rapes, looting incidents, muggings and much more. Criminals grab the opportunity when things are chaotic to commit crimes hoping they can get away with …
Loss of access to running water is one of the most common consequences of a natural disaster or other calamity. The impact of a faucet that doesn’t yield water when it’s turned on can make people panic and frantic. They have good reason to be. Water sustains life and is used for a myriad of purposes. It goes without saying …
This article will be extremely helpful for preppers who have children and even if you don’t have any, it really doesn’t hurt to have a first aid kit for kid’s ready. You’d be shocked to discover how ill-prepared most people are. During an emergency, you may have neighbors or relatives with kids. They may be desperate for certain items that …
For the mechanically-minded, building a rudimentary windmill for power generation is far from impossible. Indeed, many preppers make use of them across the world already. For example, the radial vanes of a large fan can be cut and curved from thin steel sheets, then mounted on the hub of a wheel, so that the twisting energy of the fan is …
Any survivalist worth his or her salt would view self-defense as a very important skill that they need to master. You could be an expert at storing water and food and your bug out bag could be all ready to go, but if two looters break into your home and injure or kill you just to take whatever you’ve got …
Life can be stressful as it is, but when you’re in a COVID-19 Isolation, the stress can get much worse. Being a flood victim, experiencing a hurricane tear through your neighborhood, being in a pandemic, etc. are all traumatic events and situations that can leave you with frazzled nerves.If you are stressed out, very often you’ll be able to notice …
During a crisis, several problems could arise as far as personal hygiene goes. Should there be a natural disaster such as a flood or earthquake, there is a very real possibility that the roads may be impassable. Getting to the store can be difficult, and even if you did get there, the store may be closed, or in a worst-case …
