A previous article covered the fact that most people will not be able to bug-out during a crisis. Some will be able to, of course, the ones that have a vehicle hidden somewhere, have supplies cached out of town, and can literally get the jump on everyone else. To safely get … [Read more...] about Surviving In and Escaping From an Urban Area
Preparedness
If Everyone Is Injured the Injured Cannot Be Attended
Some of you may have experienced squad or platoon leaders reminding you to maintain distance. Don't bunch up as you head out past the wire into the badlands. Maintain at least 5 yards or 15 feet. One of the reasons for maintaining distance is if someone steps on an anti-personal … [Read more...] about If Everyone Is Injured the Injured Cannot Be Attended
The Doomsday Clock Just Struck Midnight: What’s Your First Move?
The word doomsday can be considered Prepper terminology now, because of the show "Doomsday Preppers", because of the Mayan calendar predicting the end of the world, and because some people just love the sound of the word. Doomsday is the final reckoning, the end of the world, and … [Read more...] about The Doomsday Clock Just Struck Midnight: What’s Your First Move?
The 21 Foot Rule: Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight Can You Win?
In 1988 Calibre Press put out a law enforcement training video titled "Surviving Edged Weapons". The video demonstrated how long it takes the average police officer to draw and fire his or her sidearm. The video showed it takes one-and-a-half seconds for the average officer to … [Read more...] about The 21 Foot Rule: Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight Can You Win?
Winter Survival beyond the Basics
Leave the house prepared or you may perish. Ideally, you will travel with a friend. Having someone watch your back has a very practical and psychological value. You both can spot that patch of white, which may mean frostbite on the nose or cheeks of each other, inspect the … [Read more...] about Winter Survival beyond the Basics