Any cyber security expert will tell you that one of the biggest cyber threats we face in 2020 will be hackers targeting inadequate passwords. Far too many people still use passwords that can be easily guessed by sophisticated hackers. In 2019, over 8.5 billion online accounts were compromised, with over 5,000 individual data hacks. The …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… The lifetime of Curad antiviral face masks… Whether a shotgun or rifle is best for home defense… My thoughts on having a machete in my survival gear… The risks of concealed carry when it’s not legal… How to decide what gun to use when starting out… And the best …

These days, many homeowners have some type of security camera, most commonly the inexpensive doorbell security cameras that you can get for about $100. The good thing about these types of cameras is that they can be motion activated, so they start recording well before someone knocks on your front door. For example, a Texas …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Maintaining body temperature during extreme conditions… What you need to know about the recent earthquakes in the U.S… The best survival dogs to defend you… Reasons to keep a firearm close while camping… And why you need to train your children for hard situations. Let’s dive in… How …

We’ve all had skin injuries and wounds at one time or another, either as children, but probably as adults as well – ranging from paper cuts to diabetic foot ulcers. What are we supposed to do for our skin injuries and wounds? Have mom kiss them and make them better? Soak them in turpentine? Heat …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to get by without a smartphone… How to become a spy… What you can do to protect yourself in NYC… The only way to take down a shooter… How to train for the FBI’s firearms qualification test… And how to communicate with someone across the world without cell …

Shooting and Moving, an Important Combination  The type of shooting that most of us do at our local shooting range isn’t really all that useful. Oh, it’s fine for teaching the fundamentals of shooting and in fact every shooter needs to be proficient at shooting at a stationary target, before moving on to other, more …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… What to know about your local region in case of a disaster… Experiencing violence and the fight or flight reactions that occur… How to rescue yourself after falling through ice… What you need to know to tackle a pandemic… And how to tackle traveling without a personal defense …

The Pacific Crest Trail is a long-distance hiking trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail’s southern end is at the U.S. border with Mexico and its northern end on the Canada–US border. The …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… My thoughts on shoulder holsters… Using your hot tub water as a backup supply… Defense suggestions against computer viruses… The possibilities of bulletproof foam… Testing out a new gun before buying… And what steps to take to using a silencer. Let’s dive in… What are your thoughts on shoulder …

I’m sure you remember that in September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico when it hit as a Category 5 storm. It is regarded as the worst natural disaster in recorded history to affect those islands and was also the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Mitch in 1998. At its peak, …

This may be a tough situation for you to consider… But it’s important for you to have a plan now so you know how to react if your home is ever invaded and your family’s life is on the line. You see, home invaders thrive on power and intimidation. So let me ask you… What …

The M-16 (essentially the same as your civilian AR-15) saw its first days in service during Vietnam. The design of the AR-15 was unlike any other rifle ever issued, so American GI’s had to quickly learn what worked and what didn’t in real combat. It was a proving ground of sorts, and the first issued …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to conceal carry when wearing a dress… Where to buy bulk ammo for cheap… What to do to detract from your car getting broken into… How to use the water in your hot water heater in an emergency… How to tell if your door lock has been picked… …

A fellow once told me that when he hears the term “elder abuse,” he thinks of scams that only happen to lonely, memory losing, old ladies who get taken by charming strangers. But, that is completely wrong. In fact, approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Harmful preparedness myths and theories you need to avoid… How the universal edibility test can save your life… What to know about observation in tracking… The #1 most neglected survival prep and what to do about it… And just how strong paracord really is. Let’s dive in… Harmful …

Everywhere you turn, these days, you see tactical pens. These are large, metal, often very pointy and knurled pens that are intended to pass as “everyday carry” items… …when in fact they are impact weapons. Now, most people, even those at security checkpoints, will know what these are for. Some are more aggressive than others. …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… Whether or not to ‘save’ your password… If border patrol can search your electronic devices… What to do if your social security number is stolen… My suggestion on battery powered lanterns… Placing a tracking device on your gun… And how phones track you even when GPS is turned off. …

Jeffrey Lash claimed he was a spy, a post-9/11 special operative, and that he lived in the celebrity neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles where the average home price is $2.7 million. But one day, police found Lash dead in his car, with $5 million worth of guns in his Palisades home. Suddenly, all …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… What to learn about having a wood burning stove… How to protect yourself from 5G… Lessons you can learn from the homeless… Questions you need to ask before buying a generator… And what the biggest killers are in the United States and how you can avoid them. Let’s …

Frank G. was visiting a Waffle House in Georgia when another man walked into the restaurant and pointed a gun at the workers in an attempted robbery. The attempted robber showed up at the Waffle House on Highway 61 in Villa Rica, Georgia, around 12:30 a.m. That’s when Frank, who was eating at the restaurant, …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to dispose of ammunition… Suggestions on Sig Sauer models for concealed carry… Which handgun safes I use… Why Glocks are not natural pointing guns… How to break a window submerged in water… And what to do to keep your data secure. Let’s dive in… I was recently given …

“Not today!” Those are the words that Kelly Herron screamed as her “battle cry” when she was attacked without warning. The homeless sex offender who dragged her to the floor of the bathroom beat her bloody as he tried to rape her. But Kelly Herron wasn’t finished — not by a long shot! And while her attack …

In this week’s must read articles, we cover… The ultimate guide to rifle ammo… How thick ice needs to be to walk on it… How you may be unknowingly inviting thieves… How to weatherproof your rifle… And why you should always have cash hidden. Let’s dive in! The Ultimate Guide to Rifle Ammunition Take a …