Top Basic Survival Skills for SHTF

A good set of shooting gloves can enhance your comfort out on the range and keep you safe from some common minor injuries. Shooting gloves don’t have to cost a lot to be really good. They are all very affordable and worth the investment. Regular work gloves are typically too bulky to offer the dexterity required to shoot well. This is why you need to find a pair of...

A record-breaking number of handguns were sold in 2020, and sales continue to be extremely high in 2021. Many of these sales are first-time buyers purchasing a handgun for personal protection. Handguns are a good defense solution for those who want a firearm to defend them at home and away. Safely storing your handgun so that it is easily accessible can be accomplished with a good handgun safe. Types...

Whether you’re a first-time gun buyer looking for a safe and reliable gun for personal protection or an experienced collector looking to add a quality concealable handgun to your collection, a revolver is an excellent choice. There are many advantages to owning a revolver, but as with any gun, there are some disadvantages too. Pros Reliable Easy to use Considered safer than semiautomatics by many Low maintenance, especially stainless-steel versions...

Wearing proper protective shooting glasses is always recommended. Eye injuries are far more common than you might think. If you wear glasses for vision correction you may think you’re protected. However, eyeglasses do not offer the protection from projectiles that proper shooting glasses do. Other safety gear you need includes shooting gloves and hearing protection. Protection is not expensive and even if you buy really expensive protective gear, it is still...

Everyone should build an emergency food supply to ensure the safety and security of their family. A well-planned emergency food supply allows you to provide delicious food with the best caloric and nutritional values for your family in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. In this article, you’ll learn the pros and cons of various food preservation methods, how to avoid common mistakes when planning an emergency...

Today, we often hear talk of how important it is to stock up on food and water supplies in case of an emergency situation. Stocking up is important at home and at the bug out location. In fact, stocking up on supplies is mandatory for survival. But have you ever heard of a survival cache? Just think about when you are not at home or at your bug out...

If your career requires working with chemicals, contaminated materials/body fluids or dangerous goods, you should know all of the safety regulations that exist to protect you and the general public. One very important safety regulation is that you wear a hazmat suit while at work. Hazmat can be very dangerous and could cause fatal harm to you or the people around you. That is why you need a higher...

With the Ebola scare spreading as two nurses contact the disease while treating a patient in Dallas, we’ve been getting many questions on best practices for Ebola prevention. Although Ebola has been commonly known to spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of inflicted individuals, research shows that it may also spread through suspended droplets in the air when someone sneezes or coughs. As a former EMT, co-founder...

It’s starting to cool off out there. While we enjoy the last breath of summer weather and start to enter fall, it’s an excellent time to start checking items off your fall and winter preparedness checklist. As we head into winter, many parts of the world, especially the USA, are experiencing high levels of civil unrest. Many businesses have closed or are shut down due to the pandemic. People...