Today’s roundup focuses on DIY projects and learning new survival skills. These articles provide a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get the whole family involved in prepping.

One of my favorite classes to teach at Spy Ranch is the Escape & Evasion Driving Experience, where everyday Americans learn how to execute evasive driving maneuvers. Recently, I was visited by Brooke and Brittany Graham, hosts of Salt Lake City’s Fox 13 lifestyle show The PLACE, so they could learn some of these tactics. They brought their camera crew along so viewers like you can benefit from their experience.

There is a large percentage of the population who can’t swim. And an even larger percentage will be hopeless in churning seas and the surf zone. If you suddenly find yourself in violent waters, here’s what to do to make it out alive.

This week, I decided to revisit reader questions about self-defense. Read on for a refresher in personal protection protocol.

Jeff Anderson of Modern Combat & Survival runs down four skills the true concept of a ninja can teach us and how to integrate those tactics into your prepper lifestyle. Take a look.

In the past few months, there have been some horrific murders of joggers. Many of these murders occurred in broad daylight, dispelling the myth that these attacks only happen in the dark. So here are seven ways to stay safe while jogging.

In many survival situations it is absolutely critical that you stay mobile, which means taking good care of your feet is key. Lucky for you, our colleagues at 4Patriots have put together some helpful tips to help you stay on the right foot.

This week’s must-read articles run the gamut from low-tech ways to keep cool to preparing for a biological disaster to the dangers of home canning — and more. Let’s take a look.

In an active shooter scenario, the FIRST THING you must do is remove yourself from the immediate vicinity of the source of the gunfire. If you survive the first 10 seconds of this type of ambush, you have a much better chance of making it out alive.

Selling a house is stressful enough without having to worry about the security of your home while it’s on the market. Here are five ways you can keep your home safe and secure while still appealing to potential buyers.

This week’s mailbag covers a variety of questions from survival radios to propane storage and more. On your marks…

Damian Ross has an impressive résumé. He has earned three black belts in various martial arts, placed in international competitions and worked as a bouncer, security agent and private contractor. See what he has to say about how most crimes of violence begin — and the best way to avoid them altogether.

Today, I want to review five common home security mistakes that make your home an easy target for a burglar looking for a crime of opportunity. Let’s get started.

Tim Larkin sure doesn’t sugarcoat things when it comes to self-defense. Check out his article on what constitutes a good self-protection mentality. It’s valuable, no-nonsense information everyone should keep in mind.

In the first of this week’s must-read articles, you’ll learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft when you least expect it. Today’s roundup also discusses the White House’s new cyber policy, the practicality of drone registration and why many preppers will die when the SHTF.

Ransomware attacks are escalating, and I realize that many of you depend on your computers for work — without access to your files you could be losing out on income. Paying to have your files restored may seem worth it, but here are four reasons you should NEVER pay a ransom to recover your data.

Certain jobs need certain tools. Check out this article from our friends over at 4Patriots that runs down 12 self-reliance tools you should own. Be sure to get your hands on them BEFORE the SHTF — or you might be SOL.

This edition of the Weekly Drop covers the best bear spray on the market, which waist wallet you should invest in for your next trip and how to prepare if bugging out is not an option. Let’s take a look.

There are some gun owners out there who want a more customized firearm to suit their needs. If you fall into that category, take a look at this article posted by my buddy Caleb Lee over at Prepared Gun Owners. It runs down four popular handgun modifications worth considering if you want to personalize your firearm.

Last week was tough. I spent the entire week off the grid. Today, I want to share some of the lessons I learned so you can benefit from my experience without having to torture yourself like I did.

Today, our friends over at 4Patriots offer a botanical solution to making your home a harder target. Read on to learn about seven barbarous plants you can add to your yard that will make any criminal think twice about trespassing.

Parts of North America were (and in some cases still are) battling various natural disasters, and let me tell you, Mother Nature is putting up one helluva fight. This week’s must-read articles cover flash floods in the Southwest and wildfires in the north, along with ways to guard your electronics and your finances.

I own a quite a few different guns. What can I say? I’m a big gun guy. One of my favorite firearms is my 1911 — a pistol I think everyone should own. What makes the 1911 such an exceptional firearm? Find out in today’s alert.

Ten minutes and 30 seconds. That’s the national average time it takes a police officer to show up at the scene after a high-priority 911 call is received. This is why it is your response time and what you do in an active shooter scenario that really count.