Black Bag Confidential

This week’s mailbag covers a variety of questions from survival radios to propane storage and more. On your marks…

Damian Ross has an impressive résumé. He has earned three black belts in various martial arts, placed in international competitions and worked as a bouncer, security agent and private contractor. See what he has to say about how most crimes of violence begin — and the best way to avoid them altogether.

Today, I want to review five common home security mistakes that make your home an easy target for a burglar looking for a crime of opportunity. Let’s get started.

Tim Larkin sure doesn’t sugarcoat things when it comes to self-defense. Check out his article on what constitutes a good self-protection mentality. It’s valuable, no-nonsense information everyone should keep in mind.

In the first of this week’s must-read articles, you’ll learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft when you least expect it. Today’s roundup also discusses the White House’s new cyber policy, the practicality of drone registration and why many preppers will die when the SHTF.

Certain jobs need certain tools. Check out this article from our friends over at 4Patriots that runs down 12 self-reliance tools you should own. Be sure to get your hands on them BEFORE the SHTF — or you might be SOL.

This edition of the Weekly Drop covers the best bear spray on the market, which waist wallet you should invest in for your next trip and how to prepare if bugging out is not an option. Let’s take a look.

There are some gun owners out there who want a more customized firearm to suit their needs. If you fall into that category, take a look at this article posted by my buddy Caleb Lee over at Prepared Gun Owners. It runs down four popular handgun modifications worth considering if you want to personalize your firearm.

Last week was tough. I spent the entire week off the grid. Today, I want to share some of the lessons I learned so you can benefit from my experience without having to torture yourself like I did.

Today, our friends over at 4Patriots offer a botanical solution to making your home a harder target. Read on to learn about seven barbarous plants you can add to your yard that will make any criminal think twice about trespassing.