When you think of self-defense implements, your mind probably goes immediately towards guns or maybe knives. On the less-lethal side of the spectrum pepper spray is the go-to. But what about tasers? Tasers are undoubtedly effective when used properly and when they work as advertised, and they are another ranged method of self-defense. Seems like ... Read more
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Plowing headlong into a snow drift was not exactly what you had in mind when you set off in your car that evening. Nor were you expecting the blizzard that caused this unscheduled stop, since the forecast had only called for flurries. But Mother Nature had other plans that night, very different from the ones […]
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When it comes to civilian self-defense, tasers get kind of a bad rap. Though they are limited in their application compared to pepper spray, and nowhere near as decisive as a firearm, they still fill an important gap when it comes to intermediate force. There are many situations where a firearm or knife is just …
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Learn proper carrying and dragging techniques for when you need to move an injured person during a survival situation.
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When it comes to preparation and self-sufficiency, the pinnacle for some folks is living off-grid. “Off-grid” meaning off the societal grid and all of its attendant utilities. You won’t be dependent on anyone else to supply you with electricity, water, sanitation, and in some cases even food. It can be intimidating, that’s for sure, but …
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We asked our audience to submit their best survival tips, techniques and procedures, and they did not disappoint!
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When it comes to self-defense weapons, tasers can offer you and other defensively-minded citizens some unique advantages: they have more range than pepper spray and they can be a lot more decisive, dropping an attacker in their tracks when those zapping probes connect. But they rarely inflict any lasting, serious injuries! There’s a reason why …
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Nonmetallic weapons are harder to detect than their steel counterparts, and can be valuable tools in non-permissive environments.
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There’s hardly anything more aggravating and more demoralizing than byzantine, tyrannical laws. And when I think about a state that’s absolutely synonymous with excessive legislation, I always think of New York. New York has so many laws they have to be able to reach the Moon and back. Worse yet, New York’s laws are constantly …
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I think everyone by now is at least passingly familiar with the hand drill method for making fire. It’s a pop culture trope that has been in circulation for decades: a poor, bedraggled survivor or a primitive tribesman kneeling over a board with a stick, furiously rubbing it between his hands to generate enough friction …
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As a prepper, you probably have some old gas sitting around. Maybe it’s for a rainy day supply in case of disaster, or maybe you keep a quantity on hand to operate your tools. Whatever the case, if you don’t stay on top of rotating it, your gasoline can get old and go bad. Some …
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Designed for saving lives, the right plate carrier loadout balances between personal preferences, and hard-but-fast rules.
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Being prepared for tough times means not only having a stash of supplies and resources ready to go, but also a plan and the capability for continually acquiring those supplies over the long term. One of the single most important resources you have is water, and one of the best things you can own to …
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It’s always a good idea to keep extra gas on hand, especially if you want to be prepared. You never know when shortages, disasters, or other events will cut off your access to the pump. But a big problem with gasoline compared to other types of fuel is it tends to go bad pretty quickly. ... Read more
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In addition to the raw gas prices and 2022-adjusted prices, this infographic includes some markers for major historical events.
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When it comes to survival skills, one of the most foundational is making a fire using primitive techniques. These typically rely on sticks… Sure, fire starters are great, matches work well and lighters are ubiquitous but when you don’t have any of those you still need to stay warm. That’s why you need to know …
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If you’re going to ask any prepared person what the most essential tool that they carry is, I’ll bet you a hundred bucks they will say their knife. Knives are simply indispensable… Whether it is as multi-purpose tools or vicious close-quarters weapons, a good knife is quite literally worth its weight in gold when the …
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If you’ve been paying attention in prepping and self-defense circles lately, you’ve probably seen interest in primitive weaponry on the rise. Whether they are kept as last-ditch backups to more sophisticated weapons, or used as a workaround in places that have highly restrictive weapons laws, many of these devices are as effective today as they …
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What if you did have one gun that could do it all, or at least get you close to that goal? Enter the Thompson Center Contender Pistol.
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When it comes to self-defense, guns, knives, and pepper spray get most of the attention. But Tasers are an effective option with unique capabilities, one that has been overlooked by civilians for quite a while. With increased awareness of their effectiveness and a growingly permissive legal attitude towards them in most states, they are seeing …
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In the ever-evolving world of survival and preparedness, the wisdom of experience often provides the most valuable insights. For this reason, we've tapped into our community of avid readers as a resource for survival knowledge, and are sharing tips that stand out for their simplicity and effectiveness. This Readers' Survival Tip comes from the great […]
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Figuring out how much firewood you need to get through a cold season is tricky enough, but calculating how much heat you can actually expect from a quantity of firewood is even harder. There are a lot of variables to account for, and firewood itself tends to be naturally inconsistent… But one of the variables …
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There are unique considerations for firearms when the temperature plummets into freezing temps. Learn some tips for making a winter ready AR.
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Winter survival expert Jerry Saunders teaches Superior SAR volunteers the basics of staying alive during a cold weather emergency.
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Bug out bags… a favorite topic for preppers. Many spend dozens of hours over the years, adding and removing things, making them lighter, more compact, and so on. And they have every reason to do this. In a bug-out situation, you’re going to need to be flexible, to be able to walk or run with …
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Although the self-defense and weapons laws of the United States vary considerably depending on what state you are in, some states stand out as truly byzantine, genuinely tyrannical and outwardly hateful towards the rights of citizens. New Jersey is one such state, one that never found a case of government overreach and overregulation that it …
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Executive producer Grand Kahler discusses the logistics, safety concerns, and filming challenges of Netflix's Survival TV Show Outlast.
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We asked our audience to submit their best survival tips, techniques and procedures, and they did not disappoint!
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Water is one of the most crucial resources on our planet, and accordingly people have been collecting and using rainwater for thousands of years. However, in some states there are regulations on this common sense practice, or it is even illegal entirely. So, how about Missouri? Is it illegal to collect rainwater in Missouri? No, …
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Breaking a Pocket Preps tradition, we take a closer look at larger camp and field knives, potential game changers in the wilderness.
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With the long anticipated release of the Tesla Cybertruck, will we see a paradigm shift in electric trucks, or is this a one hit wonder?
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Lessons learned from the Core Pistol concealed carry class taught by lead instructor Chris Vermeer of Core Dynamics Firearms Training.
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