Pepper spray is a great, go-anywhere option for self-defense they can be carried where other weapons cannot, and it is also legal in all 50 states. However, citizens who want to carry pepper spray must know the laws governing pepper spray in the state they reside in or are traveling to. Nevada is a state … Read more
Many a prepper has grand ambitions of running away into the wilderness to live in comparatively peaceful anarchy whenever trouble strikes. You have to admit, the notion is definitely romantic. Heading into the deep country with only your knife and your wits, and carving out your own home and existence from the bounty of the … Read more
Although the State of Florida is better known for its excellent firearms laws, it is also quite generous when it comes to allowing citizens unfettered access to pepper spray and other defensive sprays. That’s why it’s important to know your state’s laws on pepper sprays. Since pepper spray is one of the very best civilian … Read more
One of the greatest threats facing society today is that posed by an EMP. An EMP, short for electromagnetic pulse, could originate from natural cosmic phenomena or man-made weapon systems of the nuclear or non-nuclear variety. Whatever the cause, one powerful enough could conceivably plunge civilization across a large swath of the Earth back to … Read more
Pepper spray is a great defensive tool for citizens who need a less lethal option for self-defense that has more range than close-quarters weapons while still inflicting minimal or even no real injury on the target. Probably the best thing about pepper spray is that it is legal in all 50 states, and can be … Read more
No matter who you are and where you live at some point in your life you have probably had to move something heavy, or several heavy somethings. Depending on your job and lifestyle, you might be moving heavy loads on the regular with or without the assistance of machines to help you. You are not … Read more
Colorado is a state that has turned tail and shown a strongly anti-Second Amendment bias in recent years, but mercifully they have not seen fit to dramatically restrict civilians from carrying pepper spray or other defensive sprays. Residents and visitors alike in Colorado may carry any common formulation of defensive spray they prefer, and carry … Read more
Among all the many bad outcomes you can encounter in a survival situation, one that is most likely to kill you and other members of your group is simple exposure. Exposure to the elements, particularly cold weather, is one of the single deadliest threats in any outdoor survival situation, far more than any exploratory mishap, … Read more
Pepper spray is an excellent defensive implement for citizens, but one that is sadly underutilized. It’s even worse when you consider that pepper spray is legal in all 50 states. Yes, you can carry pepper spray nationwide, literally, but you must be aware that each state has its own laws and regulations about what is … Read more
One of the most terrifying, and sadly most plausible, doomsday scenarios is that of a major EMP attack. Whether it is caused by a high-altitude nuclear detonation or the deployment of a purpose-made EMP generator, either has the capability of plunging a society back into the pre-industrial era by destroying electrical grids and any technology … Read more
Pepper spray is one of the best self-defense tools available to citizens in the United States. Highly portable, highly effective, and able to legally go nearly anywhere, this is one item that you should never go without. Even better, it is also legal in all 50 states. However, there are some states that are infamous … Read more
Pepper spray is legal in all 50 states, but nonetheless each state has its own laws that govern its ownership, carry and use. The way it is still one of the easiest weapons to obtain and carry and permitted almost everywhere, you’ll still need to fully understand the letter of the law in any state … Read more
When it comes to self-defense, being properly prepared is vital. This entails mental preparation, physical preparation, and of course material preparation- having the right tools. In America, plenty of people carry guns and knives for self-defense but there is little attention paid to humble pepper spray. That is a major mistake, since pepper spray is … Read more
Self-defense is serious business, and in these increasingly uncertain times going armed is a good strategy. However, carrying a handgun does not cover all of your defensive bases. This is where pepper spray can fill in the gap. Pepper spray can help you deter an attacker before you are forced to go hands-on, and is … Read more
A great case can be made for every citizen to carry pepper spray for self-defense. No other option can do what pepper spray does as effectively and conveniently. When lethal force is too drastic an option but resorting to hand-to-hand might entail too much risk or escalation, reaching for pepper spray is the right call. … Read more
Camping is an enjoyable recreational pursuit and a valuable prepper skill at the same time, and one that you would be well served to partake of. Camping allows you to get out into nature and disconnect from the stresses and static that are so attendant with modern life. It is a great way to recharge … Read more
Drying your veggies is an excellent way to preserve your harvest, as well as a great method for making your own long-lasting and nutritious snacks or meal sides. Dried vegetables are tasty and make for an interesting and sustainable alternative to other methods of preservation. If you’re a prepper, there’s a good chance you’ve already … Read more
One of the best ways to preserve fresh fruit is by air-drying it. This process removes most of the water from the fruit, which helps to prevent spoilage. It also concentrates the flavor and nutrition of the fruit, making it a valuable addition to your food storage plan. Whether you’re air drying vegetables, fruits, meat, … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re out and about, enjoying a lovely day, maybe getting ready to light your campfire or a cigarette. You pull out your trusty Bic to suddenly find out that you are out of fuel. Oh, no. What a bummer. You could do what everyone does and toss it, but what if … Read more
The bug-out bag is a central fixture in prepping, central enough to the point where entire survival strategies revolve around what a BOB and its contents prepare you to do. Everyone has their own ideas and their own wants for the BOB and this is a critically important and just as an important personal piece … Read more
If you are a prepper, there’s a high likelihood you’ll be relying on various tools and devices that require liquid fuel to function. It could be a vehicle, a generator, a chainsaw, a lantern, anything- no fuel, no go, it is just that simple. That means that accumulating, properly storing, and rotating your fuel supplies … Read more
The bug-out bag is a vital piece of kit, and a core concept, of prepping. The BOB is going to be the first piece of gear that you reach for when things get really bad, and even if it isn’t time to hit the road quite yet when disaster strikes you’ll want to have it … Read more
Sambo is a Russian martial art developed in the early 20th century, originally intended to improve the hand-to-hand fighting capabilities of Red Army servicemen. It has since spawned myriad forms or schools, some with an emphasis on sport and others on very real self-defense or military action. This is a martial art that has combined … Read more
If you have been prepping for any length of time, or even reading up on prepping as a lifestyle change, you are likely already familiar with that one piece of gear that all preppers love: the bug out bag, that backpack full of goodies that you will rely on to get you and yours to … Read more