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Shotgun Ammunition in a Nutshell
Let’s say you’ve settled on a shotgun as your home defense weapon of choice. What kind of ammunition should you buy? Today, Jason Hanson runs down four of the most common types of shotgun ammo to help you decide which ones to stock up on.
Best of the Drop — Gun Fever
I’ve cultivated a collection of questions on one of my all-time favorite topics: guns. Read on to discover my top pocket pistol recommendations, how to carry a concealed weapon in California, the best products to use to care for and maintain your firearms — and much, much more.
Drugs in Your Drinking Water
Today, Robert Boyd from 4Patriots reveals what terrifying substances are lurking in our drinking water. But don’t worry — he also explains the simplest way to protect yourself and your family.
STOP! Read This Before Plugging Anything Into Your Computer
The countries that use USB devices to spy aren’t just targeting other spies. They’re also targeting average citizens like you and me. So here are a few basic precautions you should take when using USB devices — both at home and abroad.
MORE Problems With Smart Home Technology
One of the biggest security risks when buying, selling or even renting a home these days is the vulnerability of smart home technology: what information you are exposing and if people can use it to easily get into your home. Here are three things to consider whether you are buying, selling or renting a home with any piece of so-called smart equipment.
Zombieland Rule #1: What Most Preppers Ignore About Surviving a Collapse
The fact is the better you care for and develop your body now, the better it will serve you in times of stress. Today, Jeff Anderson runs down three survival fitness tips designed to help you build muscle and burn fat.
Danger Calling — Don’t Answer
This week’s mailbag questions are all about avoiding danger at all costs. You’ll learn how to protect yourself from phone scammers, looters, natural disasters and more.
Three Ways to Waterproof Your Survival Gear
One of the last things you want to deal with in an emergency is a bunch of soggy survival gear. To keep your supplies high and dry during a downpour or severe flooding, here are three ways to waterproof your gear.
Facing the Consequences of Technology
This week’s rundown of must-read articles focuses on different aspects of personal protection. Discover the best way to “warrant-proof” your smartphone, the easiest way to keep your guns from jamming in a critical moment, six basic travel tips you should commit to memory and more.
“Dark Sky” Prepares Wisconsin for a Grid-Down Situation
Today, our friends over at 4Patriots reveal an ominously named training exercise helping the people of Wisconsin prepare for an even darker reality. You’ll also learn how to apply a similar approach so you can act without hesitation in the event of a major grid-down scenario.
The Top Three Places Skimmers Are Stealing Your Information
Criminals have been using skimmers to steal credit and debit card numbers at ATMs or gas pumps for years. Unfortunately, this type of crime isn’t going away anytime soon. Here are the top three places where you are most vulnerable — and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
The Easiest Way to Store Emergency Water
In this week’s mailbag, I’ll reveal my favorite way to store emergency water, the best way to communicate across the country (or the globe) after a disaster, what you need for covert cooking during a crisis and more.
How to Get Disaster-Proof Internet
Satellite internet doesn’t require on-the-ground infrastructure like traditional internet providers. Since it can be so effective in remote locations or after a disaster, here are two reliable options for satellite internet providers.
FBI Statistics Reveal a Serious Weak Spot in Your Tactical Firearms Training
According to FBI stats, 75% of shootings occur within a short distance — usually about three yards. Today, Jeff Anderson reveals another troubling FBI shooting statistic and offers a few tips on how to tweak your training so you can be properly prepared.
Be Prepared Come Rain or Ruin
This week, you’ll learn how to escape a landslide, the best way to keep critical devices running during a power outage, the only self-defense tool I trust to keep my family safe — and more.
Three Cybersecurity Tips From a White Hat Hacker
Frankly, there is no better person to share the secrets of hackers than one of them. Here are the top three suggestions from a white hat hacker to help you protect your personal information online.
How to Safely (and Legally) Buy a Firearm From a Private Citizen
Many gun owners prefer to purchase guns through private sales for a number of reasons. This is exactly what I do — I’ve bought a number of guns from private sellers. If you decide to go the secondhand route, it is your responsibility to make sure you do so safely and legally. Here’s how.
It’s the Police! (Don’t) Open the Door
In this week’s mailbag, find out why you shouldn’t always open your door to the police, why the FBI qualification test has changed, my top recommendation for night vision goggles and more.
How to Prevent (and Survive) a Bear Attack
Avoiding bears is the best way to prevent an attack. If you’re in an area frequented by bears, here are a few other precautions you can take. Plus, the No. 1 way to survive an attack.
Why AK-47s Are Growing in Popularity — and Why You Should Buy One Too
AK-47s are easy to use, you hardly ever have to clean them and they’re nearly idiot-proof. If you don’t own an AK yet — and want a fun gun to add to your arsenal — here are three models I recommend
Terror Attacks Planned for Fourth of July Holiday
This holiday, be sure to keep your eyes open while you’re out having fun. As you’ll see from the first of this week’s must-read articles, terrorism doesn’t take off on a holiday. You’ll also discover what North Korea is secretly up to, a critical tool no Navy SEAL ever leaves home without, seven natural cleaning recipes — and more.
The Top 12 Mistakes Preppers Make (And How You Can Avoid Them) — Part IV
In the final installment of 4Patriots’ report on the top 12 mistakes preppers make, you’ll learn the best ways to get the whole family involved, why you should absolutely stock certain “nonessential” items and the main reason some people give up before they even get started.
Best of the Drop — Spy Gadgets
This “best of” edition of the Weekly Drop is dedicated to spy gadgets — voice recorders, hidden cameras, covert self-defense tools and more.
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Home Defense Story: 90-Year-Old’s “Bathroom Trick” Outwits HOME INVADER!
The fact is a home invasion can happen anytime, anywhere. Today, Jeff Anderson shares three sneaky home defense lessons that could save your life in the event of a vicious home invasion.