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How to Survive a Riot
There are reports of more far-right rallies planned in the coming weeks. What should you do if one of these events erupts in your town? How do you protect yourself if you suddenly find yourself surrounded by rioters? Here’s how to make sure you make it back to your home safe and alive.
More Violence Is Coming
Wondering what you can do after the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s your action to take. Plus, mudslides in Sierra Leone, hidden threats to your emergency storage and a gun-toting drone that can fire in midair.
The Short List: Five Best Revolvers on the Market
Revolvers are very reliable and incredibly simple to operate — both desirable qualities, especially if you are a new shooter. Whether you are buying your first firearm or simply adding another gun to your collection, if you choose to carry a revolver, here are the top five revolvers to consider
How to Communicate Covertly in an Emergency
In his 25-plus years of experience in the protection business, Tom Lavin has developed multiple ways to communicate with clients and other agents in an emergency. Today, he’ll show you how to converse covertly if the situation warrants silent signaling.
Stop Inviting Criminals Into Your Home
Not only do criminals look for homes with lax security, they also look for homes with signs that indicate there are valuables worth stealing. Find out how to avoid this mistake and more in this week’s mailbag.
What Children Need to Know About Preparedness
Our friends at 4Patriots offer some advice on how to broach the subject of survival with your kids as well as a great way to get them involved in creating an emergency plan for your family.
Five Ways to Clean up Your Digital Security
Just as you should continually update and improve the security of your home, you need to do the same thing when it comes to the security of your electronic devices. Here are a few quick tips so you don’t end up among the 73% of Americans who have been the victim of some type of cybercrime.
Flying Under the Radar
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens almost 2 million people per day. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff they confiscate. Now, I’m not recommending that you bring anything dangerous or illegal on board, but if you’ve got a tactical pen, here’s how to get it through airport security.
For a Job Done Well, Do It Yourself
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.
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Mastering Evasive Driving Maneuvers [Video Update]
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.
How Not to Drown
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.
Best of the Drop — Self-Defense
This week, I decided to revisit reader questions about self-defense. Read on for a refresher in personal protection protocol.
Four Real-Life Ninja Skills You Can Use Today
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.
Seven Tips to Stay Safe While Jogging
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.
10 Tips to Take Better Care of Your Feet
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.
A Plague on All Houses
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.
Protect Your Home While It’s on the Market
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.
Moving in an Active Shooter Scenario
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.
Storing Fuel for the End of the World
This week’s mailbag covers a variety of questions from survival radios to propane storage and more. On your marks…
Are You a Predator or Are You Prey?
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.
Five Home Security Mistakes to Avoid
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.
“I Was Preoccupied With What I Was Going to Do to Him”
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.
Skim a Little off the Top
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.
12 Self-Reliance Tools You Should Own
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.