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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