Survival Food Bars, Crackers & Cakes
Energy bars, aka power bars, aka food bars, are small rectangular, nutritious, palatable, have a long shelf life, are simple to prepare, and are easy to carry. The recipes I have presented below make use […]
8 Overlooked Bug-Out Bag Items
Tweaking your bug out bag is a never-ending endeavor. The more you learn, the more you add and remove items, the goal being to make it more lightweight, more functional and more tuned to your […]
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
by Derrick Krane In today’s increasingly degenerate, sensitive society full of a growing number of soft weakling men, and uptight angry women, the threshold for what is traumatizing has been lowered, and the definition of […]
The Odds of an Economic Collapse in the next 12 Months
Preppers run the gamut from individuals who prefer to homeschool their children, watch less TV and eat organic, local food to militia members who are prepared to take on hostile military forces. Having a Bug-Out-Bag […]
Setting Up a Carbine for Self-Defense
by Contributing Author Rifles, specifically carbines, are excellent choices for a defensive long gun, especially when chambering an intermediate cartridge. Their combination of desirable characteristics such as light weight, compact size, mild recoil and superior […]
SHTF Apothecary- 15 Plants to Grow for All Natural Healing
by Megan For anyone with chronic illnesses, it doesn’t take long for prescription costs to become overwhelming, especially with recent changes in the healthcare system in the United States. In addition to rising costs for […]
Is Urban Survival Even Possible?
by Tara Urban survival is basically an oxymoron. If you have extensive survival or military training, it is possible – but the chances of making it through a SHTF disaster for even an above average […]
11 Places WW3 Could Start and How
The Historical March towards WWI and WWII Glimpsed through the backwards lens of history, major conflicts seem to unfold in a natural and predictable sequence of events. From the perspective of the future, the events […]
50 Ways to Prepare Your Homestead for SHTF
by Megan The truth is although you may get some advanced warning of a SHTF situation, no one will predict it with absolute certainty. There are however some predicted behaviors and events that experts can […]
4 Switchel Recipes You’re Going to Love
by Derrick Krane Switchel is a refreshing and healthy beverage made from citrus fruit, a sweetener, such as molasses, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, warm spices such as ginger and cinnamon, and apple cider […]
The US-Israel Relationship
The United States and Israel are good friends. Israel is regarded as the most important ally the United States has in the Middle East. The US has provided Israel with military and economic assistance, and […]
5.56mm Ammo Comparison: M193 vs. M855 and Equivalents
by Chad Two of the most common loads for stoking a rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm are M193 and M855 equivalent rounds. I say equivalent to describe them because both the M193 and M855 are military […]
Should You First Prep for Doomsday or for Emergencies?
by contributing author Every person who is taking steps to improve their chances of survival in a crisis event usually starts with a specific vision of exactly what kind they are trying to defend against. […]
Critical Thinking in a Confused World
by Derrick Krane I had a laptop sticker which stated you can’t co-exist with suicide bombers. I thought this was pretty much self-evident. I was working on the latest writing job at a café I […]
Overview of the Ruger LC9
photo above [CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons by Charles Sturm, Ruger and Co. is popularly known for producing American-made quality, typically overbuilt guns at modest prices. One thing they were not known for […]
Emergency (or Everyday) Food Nuggets
photo above, from left to right: musket balls, chia balls, majoun balls, and space food by Derrick Krane Food nuggets, aka energy nuggets, power chunks, power balls, aka many other names, are small, nutrient dense […]
Comparison: Glock 17 vs. Smith & Wesson M&P9
by Chad For the longest time, there was only one dominant striker-fired polymer pistol. I am speaking of course about the legendary, ubiquitous Glock. So ubiquitous its name is slang for “handgun.” You don’t attain […]
15 Critical Survival Lessons From The Great Depression
by Tara During the Great Depression in the 1930s, nearly every American was worried about where their next meal was coming from – and for how much longer they would have a roof over their […]
How to Detect Human Predators (Now as well as when SHTF)
by Derrick Krane The only thing that keeps some humans from doing unspeakable things is the threat of punishment. If they get caught, they risk incarceration or other legal sanctions, as well as social sanctions […]
Power Gels for Survival
by Derrick Krane Power gels, aka energy gels are small packets of complex carbohydrate syrup, usually some combination of maltodextrin, brown rice syrup, honey, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and flavorings. Though these are technically not […]
16 Survival Expos You Don’t Want to Miss
by Megan When it comes time to learn about new gear, improve your skill set, or pick up some high quality reliable gear, only the best will do. Survival and prepping expos are great ways […]
An Overview of Antifa
by Derrick Krane AntiFa, a portmanteau of Anti-Fascist, is an indigenous terrorist organization. They are described as loosely organized, without a central leadership. They have numerous independent cells throughout the United States, the UK, and […]
On Becoming Hard to Kill
by Derrick Krane Never make it easy for the bad guys. If anyone ever wants to assault you, rob you, rape you or kill you, it should be the hardest thing they have ever done […]
Tips and Guidance for First Time Handgun Buyers
by Contributing Author The purchase of a handgun is often the first item on the itinerary of the new gun owner. The handgun is the typical firearm of self-defense, and a terrific variety of designs, […]