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Pros and Cons of Using Storage Units for Survival
If utilizing a storage unit as a bug-out location seems like a viable alternative for your family, here are some other pros and cons to think about.
Get Your Hands on a Custom-Designed Survival Knife
This week’s mailbag is all about security — from some of the best self-defense weapons to the simplest thing you can do to safeguard your online privacy. Plus, six expert tips to ensure your bike won’t get stolen — even when you travel with it.
Four Tips to Organize Your Gear for a Quick Escape
It’s time for some much-needed spring cleaning. Today, Jason reveals the importance of establishing a clear system for your emergency supplies. Plus, he offers four organizational tips you can implement as you get rid of winter waste and get ready for warmer weather.
Exercising the First Amendment to Protest the Second
Over the weekend, I was driving my daughter to practice and, lo and behold, there were about 150 people marching down the street calling for gun control. I looked at their posters and had the following thoughts.
A Simple Way to Send Secret Messages From Your Smartphone
Let’s be honest: Most of us probably send text messages we want to remain private. Here’s a simple way to send encrypted communications from your smartphone.
46 Ways to Combat Scarcity in a Survival Situation
This week’s batch of must-read articles deals with the issue of scarcity. Whether it’s a lack of water, light, ammunition or money, you’ve got to know how to get by and survive.
The Ultimate Doomsday Prepping List, Part II
Today we’re back with the final installment of “The Ultimate Doomsday Prepping List” compiled by our friends over at 4Patriots. The second half runs down 51 more survival items in categories ranging from toiletries and cleaning supplies to documents and more.
Five Personal Protection Tips for People With Limited Mobility
The fact is people with physical limitations are often the victims of violent crimes because criminals tend to prey on those who are weaker and less likely to fight back. However, even if you are physically limited, there are things you can do to defend yourself. Here are five tips that can help keep you safe no matter your physical condition.
A Surefire Way to Thwart Bike Thieves
This week’s mailbag features a few good gear recommendations. It also address issues such as whether it’s safe to save passwords on your browser, what gear you should take with you to the range and how to secure alternative forms of transportation.
Three Urban “Escape & Evasion” Tips for Losing a Tail
Running an SDR is one way to elude a stalker. Today, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson offers three more tips for shaking a tail.
Best Body Amor for Civilian Use
Clearly, police officers need to wear bulletproof vests as part of their job. But what about the average citizen? Should you and I invest in body armor? If you’ve ever considered getting a bulletproof vest, here are three options I recommend.
A MUST-DO if You Own a Firearm
If someone steals your firearm, there are a few things you need to do. One is a step you must take BEFORE your gun goes missing. Basically, if you own a firearm (or multiple firearms), YOU MUST DO THIS!
Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number
In this week’s roundup of must-read articles, you’ll learn an effective maneuver that can stop any attacker in their tracks… six ways to turn an everyday item into a powerful survival tool… why you should check your social media account right now… and more.
The Ultimate Doomsday Prepping List, Part I
Nowadays, even bigwigs in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street are getting into the prepping game. When the wealthiest people in America are worried, you should be too. Take a look at this “Doomsday Prepping List” put together by our friends over at 4Patriots. It’s the most comprehensive prepping list we’ve posted to date.
Avoid an Identity Crisis: Follow These Four Steps to Defend Against Fraud
Identity theft hit an all-time high in 2017 and — for the first time ever — more Social Security numbers were stolen than credit card numbers. The bottom line is it’s up to you to keep your information private and out of the hands of thieves. To help you do this, here are four simple tips to minimize the risk of your information being stolen.
Seven Ways Your Belt Can Keep You Alive
This week’s mailbag features several clever solutions for making the most of your everyday carry (EDC) items. You’ll also learn the safest way to handle a stalker, how to upgrade your gun safe so it’s EMP-proof and where to buy the most secure locks for your home. Let’s dive in. In at least one place, …
Low-Cost Firearms: Building a Survival Cache on a Budget
Obviously, firearms are expensive and caching more than one can quickly add up. So today, I want to share with you some inexpensive (but still quality) guns that you can cache on a budget.
U.S. and North Korea on the Path to War?
Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to negotiate… but will Trump’s North Korea summit put the U.S. on the path to war?
Ready, Aim, Fire, Repeat
The key to effective self-defense in a lifesaving situation is training, which simply equals repetition — or muscle memory. One of the best ways to become a better shooter is through dry fire practice. Here’s an example of a typical dry fire routine — and how to do it safely.
Six Steps to Surviving a Chemical Attack
Chemical weapons can be fatal in incredibly small doses, which is one of the reasons they are so hazardous. If you ever find yourself in the vicinity of a chemical attack, it is critical that you take the following steps to minimize the risks.
The Glaring Security Flaw Affecting All Your Wireless Devices
Last fall, news broke of a new cyberattack that specifically targeted the current industry standard encryption protocol for wireless devices. Now, tech security leaders realize it’s time to update the way we connect to online networks. In today’s alert, learn how to protect your privacy until the new encryption standard is ready to roll out.
A Simple Solution to Securing Safe Drinking Water Anytime, Anywhere
This week’s roundup of must-read articles covers all manner of threats from environmental to chemical to digital — and what you can do to protect yourself. Plus, learn how to keep your prepping under wraps to avoid drawing unwanted attention in a disaster scenario.
Do You Live Anywhere Near These Nine Buildings?
When the SHTF, the best way to avoid getting caught up in the chaos is to avoid locations that will likely be hit by looters. Today, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson runs down nine “looting hot spots” you should be aware of in the event civil unrest erupts in your town.
Best of the Drop — Emergency Preparedness
This “best of” edition of the Weekly Drop is a collection of reader questions that focus on emergency preparedness. Because when it comes to surviving disasters, preparation is key.