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Four Ways to Gather Intel After a Disaster
Here are a five ways to gather intelligence after a disaster. Hopefully, these techniques will help you and your family get the information you need to stay safe if a crisis erupts in your town — shutting down your usual means of communication.
Best of the Drop — The Knives Have It
There are all kinds of different knives out there, from pocketknives to machetes. Which ones should you buy? How should you care for them? Is it legal to carry them around? Today, I’ll answer all these questions — and more.
Woman’s Gun vs. Two Kidnappers: Three Concealed Carry Tips You Should Know
If you carry a concealed weapon, you shouldn’t be afraid to use it if you have to. Today, Jeff Anderson offers three concealed carry tips to keep in mind if you’re packing while out and about.
The Best Way to Boost Your Home Security System
The thing is having a security system with cameras can be a huge deterrent for criminals. But your system is worthless if it’s not set up properly and the devices are not placed in the right areas.
Bug-out Bag Blunders: Three Deadly Mistakes to Avoid
Packing a bag with essential supplies to help you survive and give you time to get somewhere safe (or for help to arrive) is one of the most basic ways to prepare for any number of emergencies. Today, discover three common mistakes to avoid when putting together a bug-out bag of your own.
When It Rains, It POURS
This week’s batch of must-read articles looks at the lessons we can all learn from the recent disaster in Kauai — as well as the No. 1 gun accessory to stock for an emergency, whether or not it’s safe to stock up on fish antibiotics for survival and more.
Four Ways to Protect Your Guns at Home
As gun owners, we are responsible for our firearms whether they are on our person or stored in our home. Here are some specific things you can do to protect your firearms — in addition to the security measures you should already have in place for your home.
Seven Travel Tips to Help You Hit the Road Safely
The best way to avoid any potential danger is to do everything in your power to prevent it from happening in the first place. Below, security expert Jason Hanson runs down seven car safety tips to help you stay out of harm’s way.
The Benefits of a DIY Home Security System
This week’s mailbag addresses the pros and cons of a DIY home security system, how to browse the internet without being tracked, the best way to secure firearms in your home — and more.
Cleaning Without Running Water
Lack of water contributes to the spread of infectious diseases because you’re unable to maintain basic cleanliness and hygiene. This article runs down five simple steps to help you keep your space clean when you don’t have access to running water.
Securing Important Documents for Survival
One of the most overlooked aspects of survival and preparedness is the critical documents you will need to restore some sense of normalcy after a disaster. Here are the best ways to keep them safe at home and on the road.
This Weird “Jedi Mind Trick” Is a Surefire Defense Against a Mugger
Today, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson shares a weird “Jedi mind trick” to help you regain the offensive from an attacker. Read on to find out exactly what this “trick” is and how you can use it to avoid a potential mugging — or worse.
No One Is Ready for This
This week’s batch of must-read articles covers every aspect of safety and survival from cybersecurity to self-defense to emergency preparedness — starting with a natural disaster virtually no one is ready for.
Impenetrable Door Security — YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
Considering how important door security is in a lockdown situation, I want to share with you a few simple things you can do to protect entryways and stop criminals from coming into your home, business or classroom.
Test Your Defensive Handgun Skills With Just NINE Bullets
It’s not enough to have a gun at home or carry a concealed firearm if you falter or hesitate when it comes time to use it. Today, Caleb Lee from Prepared Gun Owners reveals a quick and easy drill to test your defensive shooting skills.
Flying With Firearms — Safely and Legally
This week’s mailbag features a wide variety of survival questions — from flying with firearms to escaping a flash mob to protecting your kids in a disaster even when they’re far from home.
One SEAL’s Secret to Combatting Chronic Pain
Today, Cade Courtley opens up about a personal health struggle and explains why when it comes to preparedness it’s important to take care of your body, too.
Three Ways to Find Food for Survival
If you want to survive, you’ve got to eat. Today, I want to share with you some thoughts on hunting, trapping and fishing in survival situations.
11 Ways Your Personal Information Is Getting Hacked (And What You Can Do About It)
Database specialist Brodie Mower outlines 11 ways your personal information is exposed on a daily basis — without you even realizing it. Plus, you’ll discover what you can do to protect it.
Over 155 Million People Hacked in a Single Weekend
Here are some of the biggest cyberattacks over the last week, plus several ways you can protect your information whether or not it has been compromised.
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.