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How to Quickly Fortify Your Home Against Attacks
In September 2020, Paul C. and his wife, Barbara were arrested after an armed standoff at their Utah home. The couple were evicted from their home, but moved back in without permission, and said they would never leave. It all started because the pair did not file tax returns from 1999-2005. They owed more than …
Your Computer Is Running Slow, But Not Because So Many People Are Online
The The Clark County School District is the fifth-largest school district in the U.S. with about 320,000 students. This year, because of the pandemic, the first day of school was supposed to consist of online classes. But the first day was nothing but anxiety and frustration for many students and parents. Many students were unable …
Protecting Your Head When Bugging Out
Abraham Lincoln was our tallest president. At 6-foot-4, he towered over people of his era. But to make himself stand out even more, he wore his famous top hat. These days, when you think about Abraham Lincoln you can’t help picturing a tall man in a long top hat. Historians believe that Lincoln first wore …
Which optic is best: red dot or green dot?
You know the following story, but there’s something important to learn… Almost ten years ago, a team of Navy SEALs raided a small compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Their mission was to kill or capture the most wanted man in the world. The mission was a success. For years, the U.S. had hunted Bin Laden. And, …
Best Places to Buy Ammo Online?
Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz are former American arms dealers. Their company, AEY Inc., was a weapons contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense. The duo became famous after their arrests and there was a movie made about them called War Dogs. So, why did they get arrested? The two men tried to fulfill their …
Survival CB Radios?
Survival CB Radios? John L. is a truck driver based out of Winnipeg, Canada. One afternoon, around 2:30 pm, John was on his way to deliver a load. As he neared Golden, British Columbia he became stuck in a traffic jam on Highway 3. Cars were at a standstill and no one was moving. John …
A Deadly Bear Attack, The Feds and 9mm Pistols
A Deadly Bear Attack, The Feds and 9mm Pistols Phil S. has been a backcountry guide in the Alaska wilderness for over 33 years. He’s led hunters, anglers, and photographers all over Alaska. One summer he took clients salmon fishing near Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. During the trip, a brown bear showed up. Phil had …
“Lady Death,” the infamous Russian sniper
“Lady Death,” the infamous Russian sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko was the most successful female sniper in history She is credited with 309 confirmed kills, including 36 kills of enemy snipers. Her nickname was “Lady Death.” She earned her nickname as a female Soviet sniper in the Red Army during World War II. And she became a …
Kydex Holsters?
Kydex Holsters? Last year, a North Carolina woman was shot in both feet by a single bullet at Valley Hills Mall. The woman was at the mall with her child and the child’s father. When the father went to pick up the child, the kid kicked a pistol from the dad’s waistband and it fired. …
How to Survive a Raging Inferno With These 3 Tools
Since the year 2000, an average of 71,300 wildfires occur, burning 6.9 million acres every year. More wildfires occur in the East and Central states, but the wildfires in the West are larger and burn more acreage. Only a small fraction of these become deadly, raging, destructive fires. The problem is, predicting which fires will …
Best Burner E-mail Address Programs
A few months ago, a federal grand jury returned a 26-count indictment against a Pasadena, CA man. Samuel H. allegedly made threats to harm, rape, and kill 10 women he met through social media. He sent his victims grisly emails saying things such as: (warning, they are graphic) “Someone I can guarantee will come out and …
The Most Feared Weapon in World War I
During World War I, millions of people died from all types of weapons. Aerial bombs, bayonets, grenades, pistols, and rifles. Not to mention the machine gun – one of the deadliest weapons of the war – and poison gas. But, only one weapon was so feared by the Germans that it led to a diplomatic …
Your phone says you’re a murderer?
In 2018, 23-year old Jorge M. was arrested on suspicion of murder. According to a report, police told Jorge they knew “one hundred percent” his phone was at the scene of the murder. Police in Avondale, Arizona held Jorge for six days while questioning him. But it turns out Jorge wasn’t there. He had simply …
Should you bury a stash of money?
When they moved into their Staten Island home, Matthew and Maria C. noticed an old electrical box in the yard. The box was partly hidden between some trees and they never paid much attention to it. “I thought it was an electrical box,” Matthew told local media. But when trees in their yard were damaged …
Hackers newest scam: “vishing”
Recently, a 17-year old hacker from Tampa, Florida was charged with multiple felonies. The teen is the mastermind of the recent high-profile hack of Twitter. The hack targeted celebrity Twitter users including Apple, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama. It worked like this… All the hacked accounts posted messages promoting a Bitcoin wallet. Along …
Weekly Mailbag
From Ron R: How does one properly store propane tanks? Answer: Store propane only in approved containers with the valve closed. Whether empty or full, propane containers can still contain explosive vapors. Make sure to store them outside (such as in a shed) and not in direct sunlight. Properly stored, propane fuel will last indefinitely. …
Knife Vs. Hatchet
Both knives and hatchets can be lifesaving survival tools and I love both of them. And they’re each versatile enough to deal with many different situations. But, what if you could have only one in a survival scenario, which would it be? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each, so you …
3 perfect pants for concealed carry?
Last year, a German man named Arne M. was delivering a yacht with his brother from New Zealand to Brazil. During the voyage, they ended up sailing through rough seas. The 40-foot yacht’s mainsheet suddenly came loose in the rough water and Arne was knocked overboard. He was only wearing a t-shirt and jeans when …
High-capacity magazine shortage? Get these 3 before it’s too late.
Recently, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. The court ruled the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the right to bear arms. Judge Kenneth Lee ruled that California’s ban on magazines with over a 10-round capacity “strikes at the core of the Second Amendment — …
3 Popular Israeli Gun Innovations
Israel is a relatively young nation, with few natural resources. So, they capitalize on what they do best, which is weapons. It’s no secret how good Israeli weapons are. In fact, Israel is one of the world’s top weapons exporters, with approximately $6.5 billion in annual arms sales. Despite Israel’s small size, it spends about …
Dangerous new “Skeleton Key” easily defeats your locks
Keith S. is a professional “security tester.” Companies pay him to test their security measures to see if he can gain access. But, you’ll never catch Keith trying to kick down the front door, and he doesn’t even own a crowbar. Instead, he uses technology to get the job done. Here’s an example: One day, …
Does Your Insurance Cover Looting and Riots?
Peter K. of Minneapolis was sick to his stomach as he watched the local news coverage of rioting and looting near his home. On his TV, he saw a fire raging near the warehouse where Peter leased space for his business equipment. Peter owns four bars around Minneapolis, and he used the warehouse to store …
3 Gun Laser Training Options from the Comfort of Home
Whether it’s due to ammo shortages… fixed income… or limiting injuries… it can sometimes be hard to get to the shooting range. And, while nothing can ever totally replace live-fire training… Here are a few options to improve your shooting skills and keep you sharp from the comfort of home. Laser training cartridge: Laser cartridges …
How to Spot a Fake Job or Classified Ad So You Don’t Get Scammed
As the pandemic rages on, many companies are conducting new-hire interviews online. Recently, an employee at Redbanc (a banking network), found a job opening on LinkedIn. The job was for a website developer at a tech company. A Skype interview was scheduled… And the interviewer asked the potential new hire to install a program on …