The Best Tactical Knife For EDC and Survival

Tarps are useful for a ton of survival and prepping needs including making shelters and gurneys to get injured persons to safety. Every prepared person should have a few good tarps. Over the years, my husband and I have found it is really handy to keep some extra brand-new tarps on hand. You don’t have to spend a lot to get a tarp that will take care of a...

Knowing how to breach a door is a survival skill you’ll hopefully never actually use. Like so many skills, it’s worth knowing because it can get you out of some bad situations and allow you to help save lives during a variety of disasters. Here are a few reasons you should consider owning a door breaching kit. Escaping a fire or rescuing someone from a fire Escaping a building...

A tactical shotgun is a firearm for home defense and sport. In this article I highlight some of the top tactical shotguns on the market. I include tactical shotguns from many manufacturers and price ranges, so there’s something for every defense budget. Note on Price and Availability Right now, it can be difficult to find specific firearms. That does not mean that nothing is available. It is pretty clear...

Tactical flashlights are useful for many tasks, so stashing them in various places can be helpful. You never know when you’ll need a little extra light to perform a task safely and efficiently. Not all lights are the same, nor is any light perfect for all functions. In this article, we will explore a wide range of tactical flashlights from the basic “throw in the kitchen drawer” variety up...

  During a prolonged emergency or SHTF situation, you may need to increase your level of defense. Booby traps don't have to cause harm to be useful. A booby trap can alert you to incoming threats so you can be ready. Table of Contents What is a booby trap? Most booby traps should not be used. 1. Punji Sticks 2. Regular Pit 3.Weight Limit Trap 4. Simple Trip Wire...

Operational security or “opsec”is vital for everyone. You need to be as aware of threats as possible, and if a threat can’t be prevented from becoming reality, you must consider how to deal with it. This article lays out the steps you can take to improve your situational awareness, to prevent threats from causing harm, and plan defense systems if you must take serious action. Table of Contents Who...

As preparedness people, you already recognize that practicing self and situational awareness is essential to survival in today’s world as well as in a post SHTF world.  Also, as ‘preppers’, we know that with proper awareness and some common sense, most potentially dangerous situations can be avoided. As survivalists, you already know that having a basic emergency response plan with backup contingency plans is also essential to survival in...

When it comes to body armor, anything is better than nothing. At the same time, it’s critical to understand the different levels of protection offered by plates and soft body armor so you can put together a good plate carrier setup. Any level will absorb some impact and penetration. Remember that protection adds up. If you’re wearing IIIA plates and put a wall or something heavy between you and...

You never know what’s going to happen. From civil unrest, fire, industrial accidents, and explosions to everyday burglaries and theft, it can seem hard to find effective and affordable ways to make your home more secure. Window security film is a layer of transparent plastic sheeting that is applied to a window. The sheet strengthens the window and prevents it from shattering on impact. Table of Contents Thickness matters...