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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week’s mailbag is full to bursting. Along with the usual batch of reader questions, I also received a ton of feedback on topics we’ve recently covered in the daily issues. Let’s take a look.

Check out the following piece from our friends over at 4Patriots that runs down 12 ways you can contribute to a survival team by cultivating a certain area of expertise. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work (and it may save your life).

While GPS apps can certainly be useful in helping you get where you’re going, you should be prepared to find your way without using technology. Which is why I recommend keeping in mind these three best practices when you venture into unfamiliar territory.

Some survival situations are going to require a much different approach than a mugging or a mall shooting. Much like what the residents of Puerto Rico are dealing with, sometimes the situation may require an effort over a period of weeks or months versus a few minutes or hours. Here’s what it takes.

In this week’s rundown of must-read articles, size matters. First, we’ll touch on the large-scale devastation in Puerto Rico… Next, we’ll take a look at a weapon of mass destruction just waiting to be unleashed on our shores… Then we’ll examine the likelihood of a supervolcanic eruption in our lifetime… And that’s not all.

Over the last several weeks, these daily articles have focused more on global and digital threats, but it’s important that you never let your home security become an afterthought. Check out the piece below from our friends over at 4Patriots. It runs down seven extreme — yet cost-effective — ways to protect your home.

Public Wi-Fi is incredibly susceptible to hackers — I don’t recommend using it unless you’re also using a VPN (virtual private network). But most people feel pretty safe using their own personal Wi-Fi connection at home or work, right? If you’re one of those people, here is a good reason you should be a little more careful — no matter what wireless network you are connected to.

I’m kicking off this week’s mailbag with some gun-care commentary from one of my loyal readers. He offers a great suggestion — but I want to hear what YOU think. Take a look and then send an email to SPYfeedback@LFB.org.

One particular aspect of gun control many people are currently discussing in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting is the legality of bump stocks. Well, here’s what I have to say on the matter.

In today’s alert, I’ll go over how to find viable sources of water in the wild. Then I’ll show you the best way to protect yourself and your family if safe, drinkable water is at a premium. Let’s get started. ​

The recent shooting in Las Vegas has reignited the gun control debate. As a gun guy, I’ve got some pretty strong feelings on this issue — and I bet you do too. Another outspoken advocate of the Second Amendment is Jeff Anderson. Check out his piece below on how you can protect yourself (and your guns) from government overreach. ​

The hacks just keep coming… And this latest security flaw puts every single wireless device in your home in jeopardy. Take a look at the first of this week’s must-read articles for the full scoop on KRACK — and what you can do to fortify your cyberdefenses.

Last month, Apple unveiled two new hotly anticipated versions of the iPhone: the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, both of which feature Face ID facial recognition technology. I have no doubt using facial recognition software to identify people will soon become a security standard on many devices. However, there are some big risks that can’t be ignored — and should be addressed before facial recognition becomes commonplace.

I’ve written at length on what emergency supplies you need, how to ready them for an instant evacuation and how to create an evacuation plan for your family so you can get the heck out of Dodge when you need to. Today, I recommend reading this piece from our friends over at 4Patriots that covers how to choose an alternative means of bugging out when the going gets tough.

When it comes to self-defense, there’s a lot of advice out there — and not all of it is good. In this edition of the Weekly Drop, I address a common practice for women who walk late at night and offer a better (and safer) solution.

Earlier this week I stopped by Harry to show Harry Connick Jr. and his teenage daughter four basic self-defense moves anyone can do. While these four maneuvers are powerful, there’s another tri-part tactic you should have in your back pocket — one that’s so deadly I couldn’t show it on television. Check it out.

There is no question that we can learn from the tragedy in Las Vegas and hopefully save more lives if it happens again. Here’s what you should do if you ever find yourself in a similar situation similar in which you have no idea where the gunfire is coming from.

Like any tool you invest in, it’s important to take care of your guns by storing them properly and cleaning them regularly. Check out this piece my buddy (and Self Defense Co. founder) Damian Ross republished on his blog that runs down five hard-and-fast rifle cleaning rules you should never forget.