Can Watching Horror/Sci-Fi Movies Prepare You for Real-Life Events?
Have you ever wondered why horror, sci-fi and apocalyptic movies are so popular? As long as the movie is realistic and well done, it promotes a “what if” response in most people. You may not even realize you’re having a “what if” response, but your subconscious mind is most likely thinking about what you would […]
What Happens if “The Big One” Erupts in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a tourist’s paradise. The expansive terrain is broken up with other-worldly hot pots, eroded basaltic lava flows, fossil forests, a black obsidian mountain, and a variety of odd formations. While there’s no denying Yellowstone is beautiful and worth visiting multiple times over, there’s also no denying that the very features that make the […]
Building and Storing an Earthquake Kit in 2021
The National Earthquake Information Center estimates about 20,000 earthquakes happen every year. While that estimate does not specify how many of those events lead to states of emergency or catastrophe, it does put into perspective the need to be prepared. With 20,000 earthquakes annually, the average comes down to about 55 per day worldwide, which […]
How To Practice Shooting Without Going to the Range
The last year has been a crazy one, and things may get a lot worse before they get better. In addition to taking inventory of your emergency supplies and making upgrades or replacements as needed, you should also practice your target skills. You never know when you may need to rely on them for food […]
My 3 Goals as a Gun Owner in 2021
With a new year comes a new commitment to being a better person, which is the whole purpose behind New Year’s resolutions. While most people focus on health and fitness goals, gun owners should look beyond the obvious.Even if you feel as though you’re a safe, responsible owner of firearms, there’s always room for improvement. […]
Possible Gun Laws a Biden Administration May Pursue
It’s no secret that Joe Biden isn’t a fan of Americans’ right to bear arms. Since it appears he will very soon hold the highest office in the land, it’s important to understand what might come next in regard to the Second Amendment. Though there’s no crystal ball that allows you to see into the […]
How To Seal Food Without a Vacuum Sealer
Prepping survival food with a vacuum sealer helps your meals last longer, preserving the freshness and quality of meats, veggies and grains. You don’t have to spend money on a vacuum sealer to realize the benefits of smart food storage. Explore the advantages of vacuum sealing, then try one of these alternative methods to make […]
Amazing Survival Food Recipes You Must Try
When you’re in a survival situation, you’re solely responsible for preparing food for yourself and making sure it’s nutritionally dense. Your body will need a lot of nutrients to help it perform optimally in a highly stressful time. That means you won’t want to subsist on old boxes of mac and cheese from your cupboard […]
Top 6 Natural Shelters Every Survivalist Must Know
Quick, what’s the first thing you should do when you find yourself in a survival situation? If you said locate food and water, that was a good guess. However, in most survival situations, building or finding shelter should be the number one priority. Without shelter, you won’t last very long even if you immediately locate […]
Escape These Common Types of Physical Restraints
While you have a slim chance of being abducted and restrained, knowing how to get out of common types of physical restraints could save your life one day. Prepare for a home invasion or kidnapping with these tried-and-true techniques to escape from ropes, zip ties, duct tape and handcuffs.Duct TapeIf possible, you can prepare to […]