Posts byJason Hanson

It’s one of the biggest threats we will face in the near future, and we as a nation are woefully unprepared. But here’s how you can prepare for when the power goes out.

What if I told you a thief could easily steal your credit card information without ever obtaining the card itself? It’s true — and there’s almost nothing you can do to prevent it. Almost.

This edition of the Weekly Drop focuses on firearms. Guns are certainly a hot-button issue, but I truly believe there’s no better way to defend house and home.

Protecting my personal information was one of the most important security measures I implemented when I joined the CIA. Even now that I’m no longer in the Agency, this simple precaution still helps me feel safer at home.

Things are heating up between the incoming administration and the Intelligence Community. In other news, harsh winter conditions are creating seasonal survival concerns. This week’s must-read articles cover all this and more.

Lately, I’ve received quite a few questions about duct tape escapes. Find out the easiest way to shed those bonds, along with a special offer to learn even more escape techniques in this week’s mailbag.

Increasingly, we are seeing criminals targeting innocent victims at airports. This means we all need to take airport safety and security more seriously. So here are a few recommendations to keep you safer while traveling.

I can’t stress the importance of being prepared enough. Even if terrorism subsides, cyberattacks cease and the economy rallies to new heights, there’s still the unpredictability of natural disasters. To that end, this week’s articles are all about prepping — why it’s more crucial than ever, where to start and how to do it without spending a dime.