With the start of the new-year, there always seem to be several articles that come out promoting guns as part of a preparedness solution. And it’s an unfortunate fact that firearms have become almost synonymous with Preppers and disaster preparedness. I will explain why that is truly unfortunate… Sadly, thanks largely to movies and bloggers …
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Senior Citizen Preparedness – Give A Gift Which Could Save A Life And Enhance Self-Reliance
Senior citizen preparedness is a concern not only for those preppers who have reached their golden years, but for those of us in the self-reliance community who love and cherish and elderly person. If a parent, grandparent, or favorite aunt happens to live far away or in a nursing home, concerns about the relatives surviving …
Fire Preparedness: Survival Tips For When You Can’t Call The Fire Department
Brush fires, or wildfires, are one of the most dangerous types of blazes for firefighters to battle – and are especially dangerous when you can’t call the fire department. Fire preparedness is perhaps one of the most neglected aspects of preparedness. Fires can double in size approximately once every 30 seconds to a minute. Dry …
ISIS Lone Wolf Attacks Take Terrorism Threats To A Deeply Personal Level
The possible ISIS lone wolf attacks in New York City, in Oklahoma, and Ottawa, Canada make the deadly threats against the United States by the Islamic State even more frightening and urgent. While government officials debate how to title such acts, preppers across America have stepped up their self-reliance and survival plans. NYPD Hatchet …
Prepping 101 – Don’t Forget To Stockpile Morale Boosters
Beans, bullets, and bandages are of course a must. While budgeting for potentially life-saving staples and engaging in self-defense and survival training, don’t forget about the important role morale boosters play during a long-term natural or man-made emergency. Board games, cards, candy, and flavored drink mixes are commonly purchased preparedness morale boosters. Advanced planning by …
Convert Your ‘Pavement Queen’ RV Into A Mean Off-Road Prepper Machine Part Two WATER SUPPLY
Convert Your ‘Pavement Queen’ RV Into A Mean Off-Road Prepper Machine By: William E. Simpson © 2014 All Rights Reserved Part Two WATER SUPPLY It’s a big mistake to just assume that the water coming-out of a tap or hose is suitable for you, your family and friends to drink! Not everyone realizes how …
‘Doomsday Preppers’ Star Jay Blevins Talks Self-Reliance And Prepper Expos [Interview]
Doomsday Preppers star Jay Blevins was inspired to educate others after his appearance on the National Geographic hit show. Blevins is once again playing host a prepper expo rooted in self-reliance training and informational presentations. Blevins is a former DC area Deputy Sheriff and SWAT officer, current author, business consultant, speaker, prepper, father, husband, …
Is Your Survival At Risk Due To ‘Hi-Tech Handicap’?
Far too often I run across people who feel that their disaster preparedness plans are well in hand only to observe numerous flaws related to what I call ‘high-tech handicaps’. What is a ‘hi-tech handicap’? That’s a fair question, so please allow me to detail what I mean by that phrase and how it …
Prepper Camp: Hands-On Prepardness Expo [Rick Austin Interview]
All the prepper gear on Earth will not increase your chances survive of you lack the knowledge to use it, or lose it, during a disaster. Bestselling author, survival gardening expert, and television star Rick Austin urges Americans to come Prepper Camp and learn how to stretch both their minds and their muscles while …