Black Bag Confidential

Everyone handles stressful situations differently. Some people prepare and practice, and some people… mow the lawn.

Allow me to introduce you to Jeff Anderson. In his 10 years of military training with elite infantry units around the world, Jeff was able to get a first-hand glimpse of what a city in the midst of a collapse is like for its citizens. Today, Jeff offers his top tip for transforming your bug-out bag.

Your weekly dose of recommendations and analysis is about to double. That’s right, folks: Black Bag Confidential is moving to six days a week. You’ll begin receiving brand-new, exclusive content every Monday through Saturday. Hold onto your hats…

Today, I discuss a few types of survival gear you can find great deals on at military surplus stores. If you’re prepping on a budget, these stores are a great place to start.

It’s not often I read something that keeps me awake at night or makes my jaw hit the floor, but this week’s batch of must-read articles did both. Read on to find out why.

There are few things in life as important as protecting yourself and the ones you love. And my ultimate goal is to provide you with the confidence, skills and knowledge to better protect yourself and your family. So check out this week’s batch of reader questions.​

You can never take your safety for granted, and you need to know how to react if, heaven forbid, you find yourself in a situation like the one that just took place in Manchester, England. So here are some quick tips if you ever see that day…

This week’s must-read articles focus on unseen (or difficult to spot) threats — like malware that infects your computer without all the fanfare of an accompanying ransom demand or miniscule mites that carry deadly diseases.

Today’s Weekly Drop is a collection of questions and answers that address various aspects of home security — from security systems to safes. Let’s dive in.

There are many great survival items we could all use — if they didn’t cost thousands of dollars. So until you win the lottery, here are some items I recommend saving up to purchase. One day, they just might save you.