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Today, former CIA officer and security expert Jason Hanson gives his answer to the EDC question. Take a look — and use this list as a starting point to build your own. 

Sometimes it’s not easy to explain certain spy and survival techniques in writing. Which is why I included a video in my answer to the first of this week’s mailbag questions. In it, you’ll discover how to pick a lock using just two simple tools.

As you’ll read in the first of this week’s must-read articles, modern science is edging closer and closer to science fiction. And while the possibilities are endless, so is the potential for overreach. Let’s take a look.

I received some great questions this week, a few of which address topics we haven’t yet covered in depth. Let’s dive in.

In addition to tackling questions about bump keys, smokeless fires and survival keychains, I’ve also included some reader feedback on whether or not convicted felons should be allowed to own firearms. Let’s keep the conversation going!

We’ve got quite a full mailbag this week — covering questions from how to choose a home security system to the advantages and disadvantages of Kevlar cord versus paracord.