In addition to the article I just posted about the vulnerability of our power grid, I thought to post this video which echoes similar warnings. As we modernize our grid system and tie it into the Internet we simultaneously leave the door open to hackers. I’m sure you’ve seen those commercials where happy people turn …
Nov 16
General Advice & Personal Protection Tips
By Georges Z. Fahmy – Senshido International Criminals want three things from their victims: Valuables, Body, and Life Criminals fear three things: Pain, having attention drawn to the situation, and going to jail Keep in mind that criminals are not confined to shady neighborhoods; they can travel to”safe” areas and act upon opportunities there. Avoid …
Nov 15
The cost of gun control, what happens when you stay silent.
We know there are those within our government who want to strip us of our right to bear arms. It has been rumored that since the re-election Senator Feinstein has started working on her new glorious Assault Weapons Ban (version 2). Apparently Senator Feinstein’s current plan would not only further restrict the permissible features (by removing …
Nov 14
Update: Post election gun / magazine / ammo prices.
Eight days ago I made a post which has turned out to be insanely popular, one of the most linked to items on this site. I decided to track the pricing and availability of a few popular guns, magazines and bulk ammunition directly before and after the election. It was just a fun exercise as I …
Nov 14
Traveling for Thanksgiving, Prepper Style.
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and with that there is a very good chance that many Americans will travel in order to be with family. Some 43.6 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, a slight increase over the 43.3 million people who traveled last year, according …
Nov 13
The Priorities of Work
The S has Hit The Fan with full force, you have been forced to evacuate your home and are on the move to your Bugout location. You might be in a vehicle, on a bicycle, or on foot. Most likely you are with a group of people, your immediate family and a couple close friends …
Nov 13
Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic
A new season of Doomsday Preppers airs on the National Geographic Channel today. From the Nat Geo website: Doomsday Preppers explores the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Unique in their beliefs, motivations, and strategies, preppers will go to whatever lengths they can …
Nov 12
Bugout Checklist
Bugging out is a huge topic of interest within the prepper community. Whether getting out ahead of a storm or leaving the homestead after all options have been exhausted (post collapse) the need to bug out is a very real possibility and should be thought through (and practiced) at length. I recently wrote about refining …
Nov 11
Veteran’s Day
I will not be posting any prepper related articles (beyond the daily update) today, in honor of Veteran’s Day. While we are facing turbulent times in our country and worry about our economy and many other things, it should be noted that we still have brave men and women who are serving in harm’s way …
Nov 10
The Ruger Mini-14, a great alternative to the AR-15.
I’ve written extensively about my love for the AR-15 platform. How I believe it to be one of the best choices for a SHTF gun, based on a myriad of factors. Still there are other time tested, proven (and cheaper) platforms out there that can hold their own, the Ruger Mini-14 being one of them. …
Nov 08
Prepping for the short term
Yesterday I wrote about all of the Black Swans that we are collectively facing as a nation. All of the potential problems which lie ahead, some sooner than others, which by themselves or combined will have a destructive impact on the world as we know it. In addition to those Black Swans we have just …
Nov 03
Tales of the Unprepared
By now you are well informed as to the situation which unfolded in the northeastern US after Hurricane Sandy passed through, specifically in NYC and New Jersey. Looting and violence have broken out in small pockets, people are dumpster diving for food, water is not potable in many areas (or even available) and lines for …
Nov 02
Holiday gift ideas for Preppers
We are less than two months away from Christmas. Now that Halloween is over you will see retail outlets gearing up for that glorious season of spending and excess during which time many people will try to wear out the magnetic strip on the back of their credit card. Live in the moment, worry about finance charges …
Nov 01
OPSEC Basics: Your life shouldn’t be an open book.
I recently took a regional flight which lasted about 1.5 hours. I flew on one of those jets where you actually have to fold yourself into the seat and the overhead compartments are large enough to stow a pop tart in. I would guess a total of 75 people fit on that aircraft, which was …
Oct 28
The Power Grid: Our Achilles’ Heel
You come home from a long day at work and hit the garage door button inside your car, the door opens and you pull inside. You step inside your home, disarm your alarm and flip a few switches on the wall, the lights come on. Opening the refrigerator door you reach inside to grab a …
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