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If It Takes a Battery — It’s Going to Take a Sh*t When You Need It
I want you to imagine a single day without battery-operated equipment. Could you even make it home without your car or your cellphone or any other electronics? Here’s what you need to know to survive if you ever wake up in a world without batteries.
Unprecedented Series of Natural Disasters Leaves Millions Without Power
After several stormy weeks, it seems like Mother Nature has calmed down a bit. But winter is coming, and the cold often brings with it its own brand of violent weather. Check out the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots in which they offer the most sensible solution for a grid-down scenario — whatever the cause.
The World’s Troubles Are at Your Door
This week’s rundown of must-read articles examines looming threats from all over the globe. But first, I’d like to address a risk you could run into on any given day — right in your own home.
Government Surveillance Changes Americans Need to Know About
On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen entered the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida and opened fire on innocent clubgoers in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S history. As a result of this incident, the U.S. government updated its surveillance procedures. Here’s what you need to know.
Best of the Drop: Travel Advisories
Since many of you will be taking to the skies and hitting the roads next week, I figure it’s the perfect time to revisit some travel safety questions.
Three Self-Defense Tips to Defeat a Bully Without a Single Punch
Self-defense has been a hot topic lately, so here’s some sage advice from my buddy Jeff Anderson over at Modern Combat & Survival on how to de-escalate a potentially violent situation.
Alternative Self-Defense Weapons
You know I’m a gun guy. I always carry my firearm wherever I’m legally allowed to do so. However, I realize that not everyone is going to carry a gun like me, which is why I think it’s important to consider other options for self-defense.
Your Computer Isn’t the Only Thing at Risk
What if I told you that for just a couple bucks, I could see everything you type on your wireless keyboard? Well, it’s true. But what can you do to protect yourself? In today’s article, I’ll share the key to protecting your privacy.
Pocket-Sized Protection for Everyday Carry
This week’s batch of must-read articles covers ways to protect yourself from privacy snatchers, unforeseen natural disasters, poor planning and more.
Training for a High-Stress Shooting
Today, Jason Hanson runs down four drills you can add to your dry-fire practice at home so you’re able to keep your calm if you ever find yourself in a high-stress shooting situation.
How Do You Approach a Lunatic?
This week’s batch of reader mail addresses several threats that are currently top of mind in our country, from mass shootings to panicked crowds. In addition, you’ll discover several potent plants that provide home security, how to get your tactical pen through TSA and the best way to get all my lifesaving advice.
“Never Bring a Knife to a Gunfight.” Here Are FIVE Reasons That’s Wrong
Today, Jeff Anderson raises a good point about the effectiveness of a gun in a close-quarters attack — especially if you haven’t trained for it. Luckily, he also has a solution — be sure to check it out.
Keep Your Kids Safe Where They’re Most Vulnerable
Longtime reader Mark M. wrote in asking how to keep his young kids safe at school and when putting them in the car. Here’s my expert advice to help you protect your little ones when you’re not at home.
Avoid This Pepper Spray Nightmare
As we head into peak shopping season, public spaces will become more crowded. Throngs of people add an extra challenge to sustaining situational awareness. And as we’ve seen, mobs can be downright dangerous. Tom Lavin offers his advice on how to protect yourself in a crowd so you don’t become a victim of disastrous circumstances.
The Difference Between Life and Death
A lot of scary stuff has happened in the last week, so let’s dive straight into this week’s batch of must-read articles, which include some valuable and lifesaving information. Be sure to give them a good read.
Are You Prepared for a Bioterror Attack?
A nuclear attack could certainly affect millions of people, but a smallpox attack, for example, could be even more devastating because there’s no 100% effective way to stop the spread of such a contagious disease. With this in mind, here are a three simple things you should do to prepare for a potential bioterror attack to increase your chances of survival.
How You Sleep Is Related to What You Breathe
The No. 1 thing you can do to improve your odds of survival — in any situation — is to make sure you get an adequate amount of quality rest on a regular basis. Consequently, I recommend reading the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots outlining one of the best ways to improve your sleep quality.
The Most Important Element of Survival
Considering how vital water is to our everyday survival (not just in a crisis situation) it makes sense that I receive so many questions about how to procure, treat and store it. In this edition of the Weekly Drop, I address several of your aquatic queries, plus issues of home and cybersecurity.
Follow These Four “Flash Riot” Survival Tips
When Jason stopped by the Rachael Ray show, he briefly touched on how to stay safe in large crowds — like concerts or outdoor festivals. Riots, however, are another matter. Today, Jeff Anderson gives his top four tips for getting to safety if you suddenly find yourself in the midst of a violent mob.
The CIA Is Becoming More Aggressive
The previous administration created a policy that limited the power of the CIA. The current president has restored most of the CIA’s authority to carry out operations as CIA Director Mike Pompeo sees fit. Here are some of the biggest changes.
End of the Year Safety Tips
Last week I stopped by Rachael Ray to treat Rachael and her viewers to a few spy secrets to keep everyone safe through the end-of-the-year holidays. Today, I want to share those same tricks with you.
Adrift on the High Seas
Barbara here — your fearless managing editor. As a special Halloween treat, I’m giving Jason a break and taking over this week’s rundown of must-read articles. Read on for my selection.
Agents in Academia
Thanks to international education partnerships between higher education institutes across the globe, many students travel to other countries to study abroad while attending college. Not only do Americans travel to other countries, but students from all over the world come to American universities and colleges. None of this should surprise you. But what if I told you that classrooms and auditoriums in the hallowed halls of higher education are a MAJOR target for espionage activities? Well, it’s true. And here’s a prime example.
Drive Safely: SEAL Survival Secrets for the Road
Just as it is important to have a go bag at home and at your office, you should be equally prepared when you’re out and about. In this article, learn how to avoid an accident and prevent a carjacking — as well as three essential pieces of survival gear you should keep in your vehicle at all times.