I’m kicking off this edition of the Weekly Drop with a couple of questions about the NOC Knife — including what makes it a superior survival knife and the best way to care for it.

Every time you journey overseas, there are several critical steps you need to take to ensure you have a safe trip. So if you’ve got an international expedition coming up, be sure to add these seven items to your vacation checklist.

As drone usage expands and drone applications continue to improve, the question that inevitably comes up is should you buy one?

I don’t believe anyone should ever resign themselves to inevitable tragedy because they don’t think they can make it out in time. That’s quitter talk. This piece from Jeff Anderson over at Modern Combat & Survival offers three survival tips for seniors and those with limited mobility.

When we talk about threats, a big part of what we talk about is how likely it is a certain threat will become a reality — then we prepare accordingly. This week’s collection of must-read articles will help you prepare for the familiar and the far-fetched because you never know what will happen.

In a natural disaster or other emergency, you are pretty much on your own. You can’t always depend on local police or fire personnel to come save the day. So as you’re preparing — purchasing supplies and gear — you should also consider taking classes in one or more of these four skill sets.

A good night’s rest is vital to your health. Our friends over at 4Patriots agree. Check out their piece below on the value of adequate sleep, including five simple sleep remedies to help you get the quality shut-eye you need.

Today’s Weekly Drop is a collection of questions and answers that address various aspects of protecting your privacy — online and in everyday life. Let’s take a look.

If you’re assaulted in a confined area — without a firearm — and you have no choice but to fight back, then you need to overwhelm your attacker with force. In other words, you should perform this specific attack with everything you’ve got.

Consider how many accounts your cellphone number is associated with. Now imagine a cybercriminal getting their hands on all the information in those accounts just by having your phone number. Scary, isn’t it? Well, here are five steps you can take to prevent having your cellphone number compromised.

Today, our friends at the Survival Ready Blog run down the biggest blunders people make misusing their survival knives. Be sure to give it a read so you don’t make the same mistakes.

What could be more American than spending this Fourth of July shooting guns and cooking out? Well… that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. So today, let’s talk about guns and grills.

Today’s article is going to be a little different than most. Ryan Cole is always on the lookout for unorthodox ways to make money. And today, he’s got a unique opportunity for all you travelers out there. ​

This week’s questions run the gamut from the best self-defense course for kids to my No. 1 shotgun recommendation to practical home security measures for apartment dwellers — and more.

Tens of thousands of boats go under every year. So before you decide to cast off, there are several things you should do to ensure your safety and increase your chances of surviving a nautical emergency.

The FBI has noticed a troubling trend with Russian diplomats. What exactly are the up to? The answer may surprise you…

Modern cellphones are incredible communication tools. But sometimes, there are situations where a more low-tech device will serve you better. This simple device is a perfect example.

This week’s batch of must-read articles covers a variety of threats, from hacking to school shootings to peaceful protests turned violent. The way the world is now, you’ve got to be prepared for all of the above — and more. Because you never know what will happen…

Now that summer is in full swing, you need to be prepared with water everywhere you go so you can stay adequately hydrated. So here are a few tips to make sure you always have cool, refreshing water within arm’s reach.

One of the frequent criticisms of revolvers is that they’re obsolete. Well, Caleb Lee, founder of Prepared Gun Owners, has something to say about that. Check out this article and see if it doesn’t make you want to go out and get a six-shooter of your own.

This week, special operations physician Omar Hamada answers your survival medicine questions. Hopefully, you will learn a thing or two that might save your life — or the life of a loved one — by giving you time to get to a proper medical facility.

If North Korea (or any of our enemies) successfully takes down our power grid, there will be a number of daily activities we will need to adapt to our powerless state. Check out this great article from our friends over at 4Patriots that runs down five alternative ways to cook without electricity.

Unfortunately, older buildings often lack proper fire safety features. So today, I want to give you five fire safety rules to consider if you live, work or ever visit a high-rise building.

There’s a reason for the old adage “If you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” And when you deal in secrets, you often have to give to get. Today, Thomas Lavin discusses how to integrate this attitude into your own life to great benefit.