How many times have you been getting ready for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and you realize you need milk, eggs, butter or some other staple? Since grocery stores frequently change their hours during the holidays, a lot of folks end up running to a local convenience store to buy last minute items. This is exactly …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll discuss the the stun gun flashlight, my preferred defensive ammo and home defense gun, access to training and much more. Let’s dive in… Which type of long gun should I bring to Ultimate Spy Week? -Mark J Answer: The majority of people who attend Spy Week bring an AR-15, however, you …

As a fellow “survivalist”, you know that your equipment is critically important to your very existence in a crisis. Just one single item could mean the difference between life or death for you and your family. An EDC (“every day carry”) knife is a good example, right? The right knife can be used to break …

It was early one afternoon on a chilly day in the late fall and I was running a training (evaluation) exercise for our new candidates for the Hard Targets team in Directorate of Operations. They were from a few different agencies within the Intelligence Community’s Operations Directorates (and one was even from an outside agency). …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll discuss the Ruger Security 9, background checks, air rifles, editing your home defense plan to fit your limits, shoulder holster suggestions and more. Let’s dive in… I read recently that one of the guns you own is a Ruger 9 mm, although I cannot recall the exact model. I personally …

Imagine sitting at home one evening when you notice the sky turning an ominous color green and the next thing you know it’s pouring down rain, while devastating winds are ripping apart your home. Well, this is exactly what happened to Mary Branstetter and her husband, who live in Nowata County, Oklahoma. According to Mary, …

Earlier this year, Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina’s hard, dropping over 35 inches of rain and causing over $12 billion in damages. As a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds over 130 mph, one of the biggest threats resulting from the storm was the occurrence of freshwater flooding, especially in North Carolina. In Bladen County, …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll provide you with information on the Close Quarters Gun Fighting class, CCW requirements, wildfire safety, the benefit of safe blankets and more. Let’s dive in… Please provide more info on the Close Quarters Gun Fighting class… Location, timeframe, requirements, etc… – Lenny O Answer: The Close Quarters Gun Fighting Class …

A few years ago, a man named Paul F. decided he wanted to purchase his mom a self-defense weapon. At first, he hesitated on exactly what he wanted to buy her, but he ended up getting her pepper spray to carry on her keychain. One night, his mom finished the night shift at her job …

Here are 5 Ways to Stay Safer This Year Unfortunately, during Thanksgiving and Christmas, many cities see an uptick in crime, especially crimes such as burglaries. For instance, last Thanksgiving, police in West, TX received multiple calls on Thanksgiving night regarding vehicle and home burglaries. At least nine vehicles and two homes were burglarized, with …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will find a beginner’s guide to AR’s, how you can find good reloading brass, first aid tricks in a pinch, poisonous plants to watch for and how to reset your finances. Let’s dive in… AR-15 Beginners Guide Have you been interested in AR’s and just didn’t know where to …

Why This Woman Survived In Death Valley In Eastern California (near the Nevada border) lies some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet, known as Death Valley National Park. During the summer months, temperatures in Death Valley can be some of the hottest on earth. On July 10th, 1913, the hottest temperature ever recorded …

In this week’s mailbag I’ll discuss indoor heaters, repeat criminals, how to protect yourself if you have limited mobility, CIA workouts and more. Let’s dive in… The use of open flame heating that is unvented to the outdoors can be deadly. Burning produces carbon monoxide and unless you leave a window open in the room …

UN Report Says Disasters Are Increasing… It’s More Important Than Ever to Prepare Does it seem like there are more natural disasters than there used to be? And that they’re getting worse? And destroying more property? And taking more lives? It certainly does to us at 4Patriots. But I’ve wondered if maybe that’s because we’re …

Most of us love being outside hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, shooting, running, exercising, even doing yard work. As relaxing and natural as that may be, there are many potential threats that we must be aware of that could cause injury or illness. One of the most innocuous, yet irritating and potentially deadly threats, are ticks. …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will learn how predators are using video games against us, how often you should clean your gun, which winter items to keep in your car, what antibiotics work best for infections and read about the 5 most reliable handguns in the world. Let’s dive in… Predators Using Online Games …

This one will REALLY surprise you… You’ve heard me talk a lot about why you need a “digital throwaway” in order to protect yourself from government snoops who are targeting the most patriotic of our American citizens. (You know, like “Conservatives” … people who disagree with the direction of the U.S. government… believe in the …

In this week’s mailbag we will discuss concealed carry permits, new tracking technology, monitoring your neighbors questionable activity, developing hand strength, defense weapons and more. Let’s dive in! They are talking about putting computer chips in people so that they can track the location of everyone at all times. Ostensibly it is to protect pedestrians. …

Most people have heard of the statistic that “most street fights end on the ground.” If they stop to picture this at all they think of it as an exhausting wrestling match, or as the typical “ground and pound” in which one fighter mounts the other and just starts punching away at his head. But …

One winter, James Glanton and his girlfriend, Christina McIntee, along with four children, decided to go for a drive in their 2006 Jeep into the mountains of northwestern Nevada. While traveling on a backcountry road, their Jeep overturned and slid down an embankment landing on its roof. Luckily, everyone was safe from the accident but …

In Huntleyville, Kentucky, people don’t even think about drinking their tap water. “You just don’t touch that tap water unless absolutely necessary,” said Huntleyville resident Aleigha Sloan. “I mean, like showers and things – you have to do what you have to do. But other than that, no. I don’t know anybody that does. It’s …

You’re at dinner with your wife, and you’ve just surprised her with an early anniversary gift. Her eyes light up and you think, “yep, I’ve still got it.” You leave the restaurant together, holding hands with fingers interlaced as you make your way through the parking lot. An armed man waits in the shadows, stalking …

In this week’s mailbag we will discuss EMP’s, AR-15 building, how to defend yourself in a parking garage, escape and evasion and more. Let’s dive in! Is there a way to protect a pacemaker from EMP? – William H Answer: A lot of folks want to know exactly what sort of electronic devices would be …

“We are experiencing a continuous increase in the number of extreme weather events. (Yet) the vast majority of Americans remain unprepared for major disasters.” – Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director for the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University I suppose in a perfect world, the government would immediately step in during disasters. And they’d …