Modern day homesteaders already know the value of handcrafted weapons and tools. Not only is it important for you to master this craft, but it will definitely come in handy post-collapse. So, if you ever get the chance we strongly suggest you sit back and talk to these wise people. The more you know the better.

If you are ever faced with an imminent or active life threatening attack you can significantly increase your chances of survival by creating an improvised weapon out of everyday items that you would find around the house, on the street, or in the woods.
Creating basic improvised weapons in most instances is not a complicated process. This skill, like any other survival skills requires improvisation with the materials at hand.
An improvised weapon does not necessarily have to be lethal it just needs to be dangerous enough to give you a physical or mental advantage. In the case of an inexperienced, insecure, or unmotivated attacker, the presence alone of a simple improvised weapon might be enough to deter an attack.
Simple improvised weapons also happen to be the most primal. For most of human existence we have been fending off enemy attackers and large wild creatures with nothing but sticks and rocks.
The next major category of improvised weapons is those that are designed to puncture. You can make puncture weapons fairly easily by finding or creating a rigid pointed object.
Realistically, their injury might not physically alter their immediate body function at all, however, being stabbed is a tough thing to deal with psychologically and will generally be enough of an assault in itself to allow escape.
The last category of improvised weapons that I would like to discuss is cutting weapons. These weapons will usually puncture as well as cut, but their primary purpose is to cut. Perhaps the most abundant material that can be used to make an improvised cutting weapon is common plate glass.
In the end, like any survival skill, the only rule for improvised weapons is, determine the materials that you have at your disposal and improvise. It is however important to note that no matter the quality of your weapon, there are no guarantees in any fight. Even if you do win in the end, there is a high likelihood that you are going to be injured in the process. Additionally, by introducing a weapon into any fight you are escalating the fight to a more dangerous level.

It just shows that a gun is not necessary for all survival situations. As a weapon of security, improvisation is key. While we have no prejudices against a rational minded, well-armed and taught survivalist it’s always great to know there are alternates methods of defense – especially when a last minute situation calls for protection. For more on this important topic visit Survival Life.

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