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This week, you’ll learn how to escape a landslide, the best way to keep critical devices running during a power outage, the only self-defense tool I trust to keep my family safe — and more.

Today, Jeff Anderson gives his take on the top 10 features of the best survival machete on the market. It’s well worth the read.

I’m a fan of the neck knife, and if you’ve never carried one, I hope today’s alert will make you change your mind.

Your weekly dose of recommendations and analysis is about to double. That’s right, folks: Black Bag Confidential is moving to six days a week. You’ll begin receiving brand-new, exclusive content every Monday through Saturday. Hold onto your hats…

Are free market lines blurred when government agencies invest in private companies? How independent can a company claim to be when their budget is beholden to the U.S. government? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Discuss.

Time for another edition of the Weekly Drop! I certainly hope this has been a useful tool to effectively answer your most pressing safety and survival questions. But if you’re a more hands-on learner, boy, do I have an opportunity for you

This week’s selection of articles strikes a pretty even balance between technological threats and the perils of Mother Nature. It just goes to show that in this day and age, you need to be prepared for anything.

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!

To get to as many of your inquiries as possible, this week’s mailbag will be more like a lightning round. Quick questions, quick answers — including why I can’t in good conscience stay out of politics.