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11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Avoid these mistakes that car burglars look for when targeting potential victims

When was the last time you checked if your vehicle was safe from car theft? Even if you live in a quiet neighborhood, there’s always a chance that car burglars will attempt to steal items from your car. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) Don’t be an easy target Bernie Carr of ApartmentPrepper.com shared several tips that you can follow to avoid […]

10/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Home security is of monumental importance when SHTF… have you reviewed your security plan recently?

Your home is notionally your castle, a place that is meant to be safe for you and your family. Even preppers who plan to bug out when SHTF will stash some emergency supplies at their homes due to the sheer convenience. An article in The Prepper Journal recommended improving the security of your home to […]

08/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

STAY SECURE: Avoid these common mistakes burglars often exploit

Is your home at risk of being burgled? The FBI has estimated that one burglary occurs every 18 seconds — despite the fact that property crimes have declined significantly in the last decade. Doing our math, this adds up to around 200 crimes per hour, and approximately 4,800 every day. Thankfully, learning more about how […]

07/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

5 steps to take to be prepared for anything

No place on the planet is safe from natural disasters. Whether it’s a hurricane or an earthquake, you need to be prepared if you want to survive and stay secure. There are five steps you can follow to be prepared for anything.(h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Plan ahead This is probably one of the most important steps […]

04/16/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Prepping for home security: Considerations for your space and surrounding area

Next to having a stockpile of food and water, maintaining proper home security is essential to your survival in a SHTF scenario. If society collapses, then the rule of law will collapse with it, meaning that virtually anyone could attempt to break into your home with no legal consequences whatsoever. As a prepper, you need […]

03/07/2018 / By Jayson Veley

What we should teach children about surviving a school shooting

Following tragic school shootings like the one we witnessed in Connecticut back in 2012 and the one in Parkland just a few weeks ago, it is time for parents to consider having a tough talk with their children. One about what to do in the event that a crazed gunman enters the school with the […]

03/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping kids: How to teach them about gun safety

Gun safety isn’t only useful when SHTF. If you teach your kids how to handle a gun, they will know what to do if, for example, they’re spending the night over at a friend’s house and they come across a loaded firearm. Here are some gun safety basics for children: (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com.) Set a […]

02/18/2018 / By Jayson Veley

How to choose your first self-defense gun

One of the most important things that people looking to purchase a firearm for the first time should keep in mind is that a gun, above all else, is a tool. It’s not a toy that you can take out and show to all of your friends just so that you can be the center […]

02/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Cold camp danger: Cooking in or heating your tent can put you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

When snow falls, even the most enthusiastic camper will think twice about venturing out in the cold. Sometimes, you have no choice but to cook inside your tent. But did you know that using gas in an enclosed space exposes you to the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning? Exposure to carbon monoxide is the […]

11/05/2017 / By Zoey Sky

5 Common dangers to avoid in the wilderness

Camping is a great way to commune with nature and bond with family and friends. Campfire songs, s’mores, stargazing, an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life – what’s not to love? However, nature can sometimes be harsh and unforgiving. To avoid these five dangers in the wild, educate yourself and read the […]

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