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3 Fire starting aids for wet, windy, freezing conditions
Robert F. lived in Toronto, Canada. He had taken a vacation to Alaska’s Denali National Park. While hiking in the park, he slipped and …
Top recommendations for long-term water storage
Our nation’s water infrastructure is fragile. Drought and natural disasters can cause huge, long-term disruptions. Plus, bad actors know how important our water is, …
Bizarre story: backflipping fed accidentally shoots dancing man
Chase B. is a former FBI agent who worked in the Washington, D.C. office. He decided to go on vacation to Denver, and one …
Never do this one thing when creating an online account
Late one night, Sarah L. received a strange e-mail… It was around midnight and the email said her order from Grubhub was on the …
Heavy vs. light trigger pull – which is better?
Robert B. is a former Tulsa County Sheriff’s volunteer deputy. During an undercover sting operation, Robert assisted with the arrest of a suspect. But …
How a Florida man survived being trapped in the snow
Walt W. was born and raised in Florida, but was visiting North Dakota when he set out on what was supposed to be a …
Dad kills boyfriend for coming out of the closet
Derrick F. and his family live in a small Georgia town. Around 2:30am one morning, Derrick and his wife awoke to alerts on their …
Unbelievable: criminal’s Carhart jacket stops 4 bullets
During a busy day in Midtown, NYPD officers encountered a depressed man with a knife. The man was a Broadway stagehand who was brandishing …
Chickens or ducks – which survival livestock is best?
According to the USDA, it’s estimated that 13 million Americans (or about 5% of the population) raise chickens in their backyard. But how did …
Life-saving evacuation lessons from 9/11
The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center led to reshaping homeland security and the way we respond to a crisis. The terrorist attacks …
Operation Paperclip and the Nazis
When World War II ended, a new race started. The allies who had defeated Hitler were competing against each other for intelligence. This is …
3 tips for making safe crypto payments
There are currently over 300 million cryptocurrency users in the world, and around 18,000 companies around the world now accept cryptocurrency as a form …
How to legally ship your guns
Shipping guns can be confusing. Laws are always changing and you might be breaking the law without even knowing it. But an Alabama man …
3 methods spies use to cultivate trust
During the Cold War, U.S. spies monitored the Soviet press for valuable information. One day, they discovered that a Russian magazine had shared a …
How to escape the crosshairs of an active shooter
During the war in Iraq, the U.S. Military had legendary sniper Chris Kyle… And the enemy insurgents had a sniper named Juba. Videos posted …
Your AR-15: Three must have upgrades
A Philadelphia couple enjoyed a night out together… right up until their lives changed forever. The husband and wife were walking to the front …
Soldier kills testicle chomping terrorist with “Last Resort” weapon
Staff Sgt. David B. served in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. One night his squad was assigned to clear a block of 12 …
Man drops charging grizzly with one .357 round
Brian M. lives in Texas. He was visiting Glacier National Park in Montana where it was legal for him to carry his pistol. Brian …
Man wins gun fight against 5 attackers using this
One of the most frightening things that can happen is a home invasion. It can make folks feel vulnerable and unsafe… And it’s why …
4 Terrible self-defense ideas
Adam F. lived with his parents in Fresno, CA. One day his parents were gone and he encountered a black widow spider in the …
How to survive a panicked stampede
Lag B’Omer is a Jewish religious holiday that occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. Each year, Lag B’Omer brings …
Axe throwing homeowner chops down intruder
Benjamin B. of Kalamazoo, Michigan likes to attend Renaissance fairs, and is a member of the Michigan Entertainment Renaissance Curiosities Society. In his spare …
Defending your life without a gun or knife…
Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland. (not a safe place) A 21-year-old chemistry major was home one was evening when he heard …
Staying dry while bugging out in the rain
Joel M. lives in Williams, Arizona, which is not exactly a place you would expect to get a lot of rain. One weekend, Joel …