Many of our readers recall the Fifties and Sixties very well. It was a tumultuous time in our country’s history. The Vietnam War, college campus protests, racial tensions and political assassinations dominated the news. But the thing that really had Americans living on edge was the Cold War. Threats of a nuclear attack against us …

In this week’s Must-Read articles see that government surveillance is on the rise, the top 5 knots everyone should know, how to make the most of autumn leaves, what to do in the first ten seconds with an active shooter and how to build a snare. Let’s dive in… Government Surveillance of Cell Users It …

Do you have a survival bracelet? If your answer is “no?” Or, “What’s a survival bracelet, Caleb?!?!?” … Then pay close attention. Because I’m going to show you what it is, why you need one, and best of all — how to make one for pennies on the dollar. Put simply, a survival cord bracelet …

In regards to the question you had concerning Emtek locks. I used to be employed as a locksmith and, Emtek is just a knock-off of Kwikset locks. No better, no worse. Builders are installing them, instead of better brands like Schlage, simply because of better bulk prices. When a builder installs a brand of lock …

You’re walking down the street when, without warning, you’re jumped. You don’t know why or by who, but suddenly there’s a guy on top of you, punching away… and he might not be alone. Unable to get to your concealed handgun on your back hip, you reach across your body, under your jacket… and suddenly …

Last year, an Orem, Utah man heard a strange noise outside his bathroom window and immediately went outside to investigate. The homeowner was shocked to see a drone hovering outside his window. Once the drone started to fly away, the man followed it until it landed in a nearby parking lot, at which point, he …

Did you know that 30% of Americans believe that we’re headed toward another “Civil War”? This is from a poll of average U.S. citizens who are seeing the news and realizing that we’re more divided as a country than we have been since the “original” Civil War. In any case, you and I both know …

In today’s Top 5 you can read up on which items to keep on you every day, tips for choosing the best boot knife, how to avoid or survive a carjacking, a great remedy to fight the common cold and ways you can protect yourself against identity theft. Let’s dive in… How to Up Your …

Over the last few years, many Americans have dealt with flood conditions in their homes, whether from prolonged rain in an area or a burst dam or a hurricane hitting landfall near them. Even if you only consider the hurricanes, you have to remember that they have hit the southeastern United States, which traditionally has …

The day is coming when you’re going to have to cook without electricity. You might as well face it because it’s inevitable. We all know our country’s electrical grids are fragile and vulnerable. If extreme weather or a massive solar flare doesn’t fry one or more of our three grids, a physical or cyber-attack from …

On July 11th, 2018, two men in Las Vegas shot and killed Thomas Romero, who died as a result of multiple gun shots in his chest while he was at a car wash. While investigating this crime scene, Las Vegas PD spotted a black SUV matching the description of the vehicle being driven by the …

One of the scariest aspects of a post-disaster scenario is the lack of medical care we may be able to access. Clinics and hospitals might not be functional if the electrical grid goes down, and even if they are, they will be short staffed and overloaded with patients. If we’re suddenly cast into crisis mode, …

In this week’s Must-Read articles you will learn how to make your home impenetrable during a power outage, what survival skills to teach your children, 5 principles for better navigation, the peaks and pitfalls of situational awareness and learn what small things may be causing big problems. Let’s dive in… Make Your Home Impenetrable Even …

Who ever said spies don’t know how to party? The largest, global Spy-mixer of the year is happening in New York City. I have had the glorious privilege of attending and participating at these gatherings and I can tell you first hand that they are incredibly well attended by men and women who specialize in …

Over the last few years, many Americans have dealt with flood conditions in their homes, whether from prolonged rain in an area or a burst dam or a hurricane hitting landfall near them. Even if you only consider the hurricanes, you have to remember that they have hit the southeastern United States, which traditionally has …

In every career or personal journey, there are some essential fundamentals that underlay and inform almost all decisions and actions faced by an individual in that field. For instance, the medical profession has the Hippocratic Oath and Police Officers “Serve and Protect”. For others, the skills and knowledge of personal safety are at the very …

I was talking recently with combat firearms expert, Omari Broussard, about how to master “shooting on the move” and one of the things that really stood out for me was his realistic approach to training for “worst-case scenarios” with your firearm. But this is typically the exact OPPOSITE of how most people train with a …

In today’s Top 5 I’ll introduce America’s Disaster Zones and where you fit in, as well as how to get yourself closer to achieving tactical fitness. Also, see the pros and cons of a personal fence and what kind is right for you, check out the groundbreaking technology of the new exosuit and also learn …

Hurricane Florence Pummels Carolinas… ‘Storm of a Lifetime’ Causes Deaths, Blackouts and Historic Flooding Thirty-two dead, including a mother and two infants. More than 1 million homes and businesses without power. Up to a record-shattering 40 inches of rain in some areas. Dams on the verge of bursting. Multiple tornadoes and mudslides. Tens of thousands …

I’ve always preferred metal guns. And my daily carry has always been my trusty Sig Sauer P225 (P6 if you want to get technical, it’s an old German Police gun). Anyways, the reason I always preferred metal guns was because I HATE Glocks. Or … uh … well … I used to hate them. When …

Spies never write anything down – or do we? I can tell you that over my career (of over three decades and still counting) as an International Espionage Agent for the U.S. Government, we certainly do. TV and Hollywood would have you think that we commit everything to our iron clad, lightning fast brains. While …

There’s an ebb and a flow to everything in life. And that includes natural disasters. Some years will be worse than others. It’s inevitable. While we don’t know what the next month will bring, September is historically the most severe month of hurricane season. Nobody knows whether it will be better or worse than last …

This week’s must-read articles inform you of the next step for the stealth torpedo, learn which headlamp is best for you, and read up on the newest machine made to clean the ocean trash. You will also see and learn from the most common mistakes made when you conceal carry and finally what supplies to …

I know I always say this is one of the most critical street fight knockout moves… … the “FIRST STRIKE”! Once all of your attempts to prevent a fight have failed, being the first one to get in a punch, kick, gouge, or other technique could mean the difference between winning or losing (or even …