Black Bag Confidential

Let’s face it: The world is increasingly becoming a scary place. So to wrap up 2017, I want to revisit some pressing global threats in another “Best of” edition of the Weekly Drop.

The following article from our friends over at 4Patriots investigates a little-known contaminant that’s rapidly polluting our water supply. Then author Robert Boyd offers an easy solution so you can confidently provide clean drinking water for your whole family.

Photographic memory is a skill that can come in handy in many ways — whether you use it for personal security (such as noticing the same person or car following you) or to remember critical information and survival skills that could save your life. Here’s how to get it in six easy steps.

One of our constitutional freedoms is the right to lawfully assemble. Unfortunately, a protest can quickly turn violent for any number of reasons. Today, Cade Courtley discusses what to do during a riot or in the aftermath of any catastrophe when lawlessness prevails.

This week’s roundup of must-read articles focuses on gaining critical survival skills. So if you’re looking to become a better shot, a wilderness expert or a world-class prepper in 2018, you’ve come to the right place. ​

This week’s mailbag covers questions about cooking in the great outdoors, how to shield yourself from internet marketing companies and my personal recommendations for guns, multitools and more.

Today, Jeff Anderson shares a few other lessons he learned the hard way about bugging out. Take heed — and be sure to check out his simple solution to creating the perfect portable pack.

The bottom line is we know the government conducts surveillance on civilians. This is one of the many reasons you need to take your privacy into your own hands and enact these five steps to protect yourself.

In the final chapter of 4Patriots’ “Surviving Martial Law” series, author Frank Bates reviews your two best options for when martial law is declared: Will you stay or will you go?

There’s certainly a lot going on in our country, but it’s important to look beyond our own borders periodically and see what’s going on with the rest of the world. So this week’s collection of must-read articles focuses on global issues.