From the Archives, 2018 Hard Lessons: Urban Survival “If I asked how to go become a Hunter-Gatherer, how would you respond? Even if you were one long ago, it would be difficult. We’re talking about nothing short of an utter redefinition of how you live, your identity and role in society, and entrance…
Category: Practical Skill Sets
Going Mobile
From the Archives, 2016 A learned a long time ago that when shit goes bad, it goes bad in a hurry. Very often you will have little to no time to think about what you really need to do, you are just going to have to react. The seasoned prepper knows from experience that there…
Guest Post: Does Boiling Water Purify It?
The following is a guest post from our friends over at knowpreparesurvive.com. -NCS There is no uncontaminated surface water source in the world. That may not be a technically true statement, but unless you’re drinking from a mountaintop spring right at the source, it’s a good thing to keep in mind to minimize risk. And… via…
The Reality of Extreme Close Contact Shooting
From the Archives, 2016 When you are talking about Close Quarters Shooting, there are always varying degrees of “close.” We have all heard the terms “Reach out and touch someone close”, “Bad Breath Distance close” (Listerine Close) but this video shows a whole different kind of close: EXTREME CLOSE CONTACT CLOSE, which is basically around…
The Combat Realities of Trigger Reset
From the Archives, 2016 Trigger reset is one of those skills, that if you were like me, when you learned it, it pretty much changed your level of accuracy instantly, especially with a pistol. I remember one of my trainers summarizing it for me: “Unlike a rifle, where the barrel is 16 to 20 inches…
Remembering Mr. S.M.O.L.E.S.
From the Archives, 2015. Yeah I know this is Mr. Burns, but you will get the joke as you read on. Since the general feeling around the national campfire has been one of concern and worry as of late, I thought it a relevant and necessary article to review something that is actually practical and…
Why the Average Civilian Should Study Asymmetrical Warfare
From the Archives, 2015. I got asked this question the other day by a close friend and it occurred to me that I had never really plainly answered that question on this blog, even though I talk about the subject frequently. I think the best way to approach this subject is through historical precedent. It…
Ed Calderon Sheds Light on Kidnapping & Abduction Trends
ED CALDERON SHEDS LIGHT ON KIDNAPPING & ABDUCTION TRENDS This guy has been there done that when it comes to survival south of the border with the cartels. Great information. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
The Kind of Men Who Carry a Pocket Knife
THE KIND OF MEN WHO CARRY A POCKET KNIFE This article took me back to my childhood when I would see my Dad pull out his Buck 3 Blade and go to work on something. Simplicity. Minimalism. Common Sense. Let’s All Try to Bring a Little of this Back to America in 2020. Stay…
Developing the “Ice-Cube Tray” Mentality
Technology can be likened to a fantastic drug. When you have it and are USING it, you feel awesome and alive. It helps you through your day. It entertains you. It helps you organize and be more efficient. It connects you to the things you care about. In short, it helps you cope with the…