We’ve Lost Another Survival Tool I’ve mentioned that back in July, the FDA closed the legal loophole that allowed folks to purchase veterinary antibiotics without a prescription. Many companies have ignored the law change and continued to sell the “veterinary” antibiotics. Those companies got a warning letter from the FDA recently and I don’t…
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Low Light Tactics for the Regular Person
Low Light Tactics for the Regular Person Imagine living 300 years ago; darkness was an uncontrollable part of your existence. Barring a lantern, a candle, or the light of the moon, once the sun set, so did your ability to see. Flash forward to the present day world; light is a permanent part of…
Survival DIY: Build An Emergency Water Filtration System
Build An Emergency Water Filtration System Most of you are not putting enough emphasis on access to clean water in a crisis. If you complete this project, you will be light years ahead of most others in the preparedness community. How do I know most of you aren’t putting enough emphasis on water purification?…
Texas News: Woman Found After Going Missing in Big Bend National Park
Houston hiker missing more than a week found safe after massive search of Big Bend National Park Finding somebody alive after missing for eight days in one of the largest National Parks in Texas that borders Mexico? I would call that nothing short of a miracle. I have hiked, camped and fished in Big…
Building a Crickett Rifle for Survival
Building a Crickett Rifle for Survival Normally viewed as a children’s training rifle, the Crickett rifle is a small single-shot bolt-action that incorporates a manual striker. So after inserting a round into the chamber and closing the bolt, the striker must be manually cocked before firing. Nothing fancy here, just a straightforward design that…
Off-Grid: This is the Way
Get a notepad, a pencil and a beverage and spend 46 minutes with a man who get’s it. THIS IS THE WAY. For those of you new to the Off-Grid Concept, check out this FREE Kindle Book (Only for Limited Time) to help get you started.
Hunting PSA
Plenty of Whitetail Deer and an Overpopulation of Feral Hogs where I live, two of the most high caloric game meats around. Archery Seasons begins in Texas 9/30. In the words of The Nuge’ (Ted Nugent) it’s time to Whack em’ and Stack em’ and fill those Deep Freezers! Don’t Depend on Grocery…
Prepping 101: Food Preservation is Preparedness
Food Preservation is Preparedness The kids are back in school so here is your reminder that September is National Fruit and Veggie Month. It goes hand-in-hand with September being Emergency Preparedness Month. There is truly no reason that you can’t torture your children with brightly colored plant foods ANY month of the year (and you should)….
Amazing Tales of Survival
How teenager Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and solo 11-day trek out of the Amazon Never Give Up. There is always one more thing that you can do to SURVIVE.
Prepping 101: Growing Food in a Shade Garden
Got Trees? Here’s How to Grow Food in a Shade Garden One of the truths of urban living is a dearth of space. Whether it’s living space or planting space, there’s seldom enough of it. This is especially true if one lives in an older area of the city, as I do. My entire lot…