Tasers are a unique self-defense option, one that can give you ranged capability that’s far less likely to inflict permanent injury on someone compared to a knife or handgun. Compared to pepper spray, a taser doesn’t depend on pain alone to drop someone. These are powerful tools, and just right for some people, but unfortunately, …
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The objective of this plan is threefold: protect humankind, eradicate zombie threats, aid civil authorities in maintaining law and order.
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There are a few states out there that have highly restrictive gun laws, and there, citizens often turn to alternate means of self-defense. Tasers are a great option, because they combine decent range and effectiveness with a generally less lethal mode of operation. When they work, they work really well. Unfortunately, even tasers aren’t legal …
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Without properly taking care of your feet, a situations can go from bad to worse. Learn how to keep your dogs from howling.
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One of the very worst things that can possibly happen to you is a house fire. Not only are they extremely deadly, but it will burn up your shelter and all of your expensive preps. If it happens in the middle of or as a result of some other disaster situation, you’re really going to ... Read more
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If you are looking for a self-defense weapon that can give you more range than pepper spray, but is less deadly than a firearm, tasers are a choice worth considering. Generally speaking, they are far less damaging than any gun or knife, but they give you more range and decisiveness compared to pepper spray, making …
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Tasers are one of those things that you see in common usage with police forces, but pretty rarely in the hands of civilians. They’re expensive, and definitely a niche item, but they can offer you totally unique defensive capability compared to other weapons. They have some real advantages for some people, but unfortunately, tasers are …
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Review and discussion of "Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency".
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Despite the current political leanings in the country, things are actually looking pretty good when it comes to 2nd Amendment rights. More and more states keep adopting constitutional carry laws, and states that previously had heavy regulations on tasers seem to have relaxed their grip somewhat. Tasers have a lot going for them, and they …
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The United States is the freest country on Earth when it comes to self-defense. But, one of the eccentricities of our great nation is that each and every state has its own set of laws that govern what you can carry, and just as importantly where and when you can carry it. Guns, knives and …
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We interviewed four participants from the History Channel TV Series Alone about their experiences, gear, and survival lessons learned.
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It always pays to be prepared with extra fuel on hand. That way, when times get tough, you won’t have to worry about shortages. One of the most versatile fuels around is kerosene, and even though it isn’t very popular in the US compared to bygone eras, it’s still a reliable and efficient choice for …
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Goldenrod, a proud member of the sunflower family, is one of the most iconic, beautiful and indeed useful plants found in North America. Or rather I should say, family of plants because that is what they are, with more than 130 species counted among their number with over 100 in N. America. Goldenrod has long …
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One of the most fundamental skills that anyone can learn is how to build and maintain a fire. Whether you are camping or in the middle of a true survival scenario, fire provides light, heat, the ability to signal, and a degree of protection. It’s awfully important, and should not be underestimated! But getting a …
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We take a closer look at a popular tactical lever gun, the Marlin 336 Dark, a versatile, durable, and effective firearm.
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Lots of folks talk about wild edibles as a component of their survival strategy if they’re ever stranded in the wilderness, but precious few know what that actually looks like. You aren’t going to have bountiful bushes full of berries and edible tree nuts piled up waist-deep! Instead, you’re going to have all sorts of …
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Lightning is one of the most spectacular displays of power in nature, and even though it is typically devastating to the things that are struck by it, most people don’t worry about it too much because getting struck by lightning directly is incredibly rare. That said, it does happen, and most people instinctively take cover …
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For most of us who practice a lifestyle of radical self-sufficiency and preparation, one of the best preps we could possibly have is an underground bunker. It isn’t as strange as you might think: whenever disasters have struck, humanity has long known that taking shelter underground is a good idea. The same holds true today… …
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We take a look at a foraging satchel named after the famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, and loaded with useful tools.
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Increasingly, lots of people in this era are growing interested in going off the grid. Once seen as the surest symptom of a person who is a little bit unhinged, it’s now viewed as common sense, even necessary. As the strands that hold society and our civilization together continue to fray, it’s probably best to …
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When it comes to self-defense, the default choices for most folks are either guns or pepper spray with very little in between. But it turns out there is a pretty good “in-between” choice in the form of a taser. It’s more decisive than pepper spray, but far less likely to result in a permanent injury ... Read more
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Learning how to forage for wild edibles can ensure you always have an opportunity to grab a bite no matter what the situation is. Whether you want to supplement your own pantry with truly organic food or you desperately need something to eat in the middle of the wilderness, knowing what plants to pick can …
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When you think of an electrical weapon that gives your assailant a disabling zap, what’s the first word that comes to mind? If you answered stun gun or taser, that’s absolutely correct. But, did you know that there’s a difference between the two terms and it is not merely one of branding? Stun guns and …
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It’s good to be prepared for disasters, but sometimes the most devastating disasters we encounter in life are the most mundane. One of the worst, and tragically one of the most common and deadly, is a house fire. When it comes to house fires, most of those start in the kitchen. It seems kind of …
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Chances are you’re already familiar with stun guns. Those intimidating little black boxes that, with the flick of a switch, display viciously arcing electrical current between the shiny chrome electrodes on the front. But what exactly is a stun gun and how does it work? A stun gun is classified as a contact-distance electroshock weapon, …
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Kerosene is one of the best fuels when it comes to long shelf life. Depending on the variety and the additives, you can get anywhere from 2 to 6 years out of your kerosene if it’s kept in a proper storage container and in good conditions. But no matter how diligent you are about rotating …
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An Introduction to Encrypted Radios and Professional-Grade P25 / AES-256 Encryption for Two-Way Digital Radios
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There are lots of things that we keep in and around our homes that can be serious fire hazards, including some things that we might not think of at first. Whether they serve as ready fuel for an accidental fire, or whether they might start the fire themselves, you’ve got to brush up on your …
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One of the most foundational items that any person can have in their prepping plan is a bug-out bag. When the situation is looking grim or it’s time to just evacuate, grabbing a bag that has vital life support equipment inside is going to be quite a comfort. For most preppers, packing their own bug-out …
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