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Tap Into a Secret Water Source Right in Your Own Home
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.
12 Skills Every Survival Team Needs
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).
Three Ways to Avoid Getting Stranded
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.
Survival for the Long Haul
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.
The Bigger They Are, The Harder We Fall
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.
Extreme Home Protection
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.
No One Is Safe From the Latest Cyber Threat
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.
Wax On, Wax Off
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.
Should Bump Stocks Be Banned?
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.
How to Find (and Filter) Clean, Cool, Drinkable Water
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.
How to Beat the Department of Homeland Security’s “Gun-Spying” Program
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 KRACK of Doom
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.
Choosing Your Survival Transportation
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.
The Risks of Using Facial Recognition Technology
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.
Major Self-Defense Myth: Busted
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.
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Self-Defense Moves Even a 15-Year-Old Can Do [Video Update]
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.
How to Survive a Sniper Attack
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.
Never Break These Five Rules of Rifle Cleaning
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.
Take Down Any Attacker in Three Simple Moves
Does anyone really feel safe anymore? It seems like every day on the news there’s a new threat to worry about… Luckily, I know a secret technique used by covert operatives the world over. Today, I’m ready to show you what it is to give you a little peace of mind in this crazy world.
What Would a Navy SEAL Do?
You are watching the news and you see a gunman indiscriminately shooting at people in a crowd… You come upon a car crash as a police officer risks their life to pull the driver out of the flame-engulfed automobile… You are stopped one evening while walking to your car by a large man demanding your wallet or purse… What would you do?
Smart Utilities Are a Dumb Idea
Smart utilities are on the rise, giving hackers access to your most private sanctuary: your home. Here’s why you should opt out of any energy-monitoring programs… no matter how much money you could save.
You Can’t Take It With You — Or Can You?
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means many people are busy confirming their travel plans to visit friends and family members near and far. The first few questions from this week’s batch of reader mail bring up several ways to stay safe when traveling by plane. Then we dive into several other issues… check it out.
When ISIS Launches a Terror Attack in the U.S., Do This…
I know a lot of people are feeling helpless right about now, but one thing you can ALWAYS do is exercise good situational awareness — and keep in mind Jeff Anderson’s four recommendations here.
Lights, Camera, Boar Hunting
There are moments in everyone’s life that they will never forget. This article is about one of my top 10.