Pepper spray is also known as “oleoresin capsicum” or OC. The spray is made from the same chemical that naturally occurs in chili peppers. Capsicum makes them hot, and anyone that has rubbed their eyes or nose after handling hot peppers knows what the chemical can do to mucus … [Read more...] about Pepper Spray Does It Work and Do Preppers Need It
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Sugar for Wounds: Do You Have It in Your First Aid Kit?
Sugar for Treating Wounds The following is for informational purposes only. The information provided is not medical advice, and should not be considered as such. Any wound, cut or abrasion has the potential of becoming infected if not treated promptly and effectively. Certain … [Read more...] about Sugar for Wounds: Do You Have It in Your First Aid Kit?
How to Recognize 9 Common Game Fish Diseases
The grid's been down for months and you have resorted to fishing to feed your family. Unfortunately for you, the fishing has been bad. You finally pull one out of the water and it has a strange cauliflower like growth. What is it? Is it safe to eat? Check out this article on 9 … [Read more...] about How to Recognize 9 Common Game Fish Diseases
Turkey Frying Safety Tips: Stay Safe This Thanksgiving
Just in case you have forgotten, the following is a reminder. Every year deaths are attributed to turkey frying, but injury and death can be prevented with some common sense and attention to detail and by knowing the facts. In the days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving there … [Read more...] about Turkey Frying Safety Tips: Stay Safe This Thanksgiving
5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard Now
Most of the survival reality shows would have you believe that you could awaken one day to find yourself in the middle of a jungle or in a vast wilderness area with nothing but the clothes on your back, and with shoes in some cases. You may be expected to survive with nothing … [Read more...] about 5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard Now