All over the country, and in fact, the world, more and more people are beginning to build and purchase fallout shelters on their properties. This is due to an increasing concern with the state of the world politically and socially, as more and more terror groups are gaining traction in war-torn countries and more and…
(Video) Home Defense: Why One Man Believes Having a Shotgun is the Way to Go
You’re sleeping peacefully in your bed, dreaming away the night after a long hard day at work. Suddenly you hear a crash as the glass window near the back door is smashed in so some lowlife can reach in and unlock the deadbolt. You jump out of bed, adrenaline pumping through your veins as you…
(Video) This Man is Known as The Wolf Man. How He Lives Just Like Them? I’m Dumbfounded!
When you say somebody is raised by wolves, you tend to be commenting on the fact that that person behaves like a primitive wild animal. And why not? Wolves are feared all over the world for their intelligence, teamwork, and raw speed and power. There’s a reason people get chills down their spine when they…
(Video) This Man Can Wrestle a Grizzy Bear. Now Watch How it Goes Down… Crazy!
One of the most feared predators on the planet is the awe-inspiring grizzly bear. This fearsome beast has claws as long as chef knives, teeth like railroad ties, and enough strength to knock a full grown black bear up into a tree with one swing of its enormous paws. On top of all that, the…
Best Medicinal Plants for Preppers and How They Can Help Aid People During the Collapse
Imagine, for a moment, that SHTF, for real, and you no longer have access to a medical doctor, pharmacy, or even to simple over-the-counter medications. If you don’t tend to have medical issues, then this may not mean much to you. But what about somebody you love? Everybody has at least one person who’s very…
9 Mind-Boggling Ways to Use Silica Gel (That a Prepper Never Knew)
Silica gel packs — those little packets of beads that often come with certain foods, electronics, shoes, etc. and always say DO NOT EAT–are most often thrown away the second the package is opened, usually without a second thought. This is unfortunate, as these little packets can be made useful in a variety of areas,…
6 Trees to Never Plant While Trying to Make a Survival Garden Thrive
A key aspect integral to all homesteading, off the grid living, and survivalist attempts is maintaining an efficient and well thought-out patch of land on which you can grow your crops that will get you through the winter and into the years beyond. There are hundreds of articles and opinions out there which provide an…
(Video) Is This the World’s Most Powerful Nerf Gun? Let’s Find Out:
Learning alternative weaponry will, likely, make you look like a loser and an outcast in today’s society. That’s just the way the cookie crumbles. Heck, learning any weaponry of any sort will make you an outcast to many people in today’s world. But when SHTF, guess who will have the upper hand…the people who bothered…
(Video) He Took Out a Bullet. How the Bullet and a Common Household Item Helped Him Create a Fire? Insane!
One of the most important aspects of surviving, in any circumstance, is finding new and creative ways to utilize your resources. This means you can find a way to make use of anything you have on your person at the time that you found yourself in a survival situation. What does this mean? Well, if…
What Type of Sidearm Backup Bear Protection is Best?
A bear is a formidable foe and can be largely unpredictable. While most will turn and run if they think humans are near, there are some that simply won’t care. The bears that are likely not to care are mothers with cubs and those who won’t hear you coming over the sound of their own paws…
(Video) 10 Animals That Are Surprisingly Dangerous to People and Preppers Alike
There are a lot of dangers out there that we need to look out for when we get into the wilderness, both now and when SHTF. There are undesirable people that could try to hurt our families and us and take everything that we’ve worked so hard to put together. There is unusual weather that…
This Improvised Home Defense Strategy is Phenomenal
How will you defend your home when SHTF? Sure enough, you’ve probably given it some thought. Maybe you’ve purchased a few rifles, some shotguns, and a handgun to carry for personal protection. You’ve probably practiced at the range, sighting in your guns at a variety of distances. But have you practiced your property defense procedures?…
This Common Weed Happens to be One of Nature’s Most Powerful Survival Plants
Weeds can be incredibly annoying. You spend all your hard-earned weekends working your knuckles to the bone on your lawn, pushing a heavy mower, watering when necessary, and dishing out tons of money on pesticides and herbicides. And then, all of that is usually in vein when you have to deal with the hardiest weeds…
5 Effective Natural Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Substances to Use During SHTF
Inflammation comes in many forms, whether it’s common muscle pain after a workout or arthritis from a lifetime of hard work. Inflammation is one of the most common ailments in the country and is treated by a variety of prescription and over the counter medications. But what will you do when you can no longer…
How to Make an Effective SHTF Bow and Arrow by Hand
Having a solid collection of guns and a good stack of shells is all well and good, but occasionally you may need to fall back to the old classics. Using a bow and arrow may be slower than a rifle, with a shorter range, but it has the benefit of being nearly silent, lightweight, and…
How to Make Whiskey Step by Step Post-Collapse
It should go without saying that one of the hottest commodities post-collapse will be alcohol. It has been a form of currency ever since it was invented thousands of years ago. Chances are, thousands of years from now, we’ll still be trading cases of beer to get our friends to help us move into our…
How to Safely Store Gas Long-Term for SHTF
Humans have long depended on fuel of every kind to keep our created world functioning as efficiently as possible. We use wood to warm our homes, cook our food, melt our metals. We use gasoline and diesel to run our cars and generators, and we also use kerosene and propane for just about everything else.…
(Video) These Real Life Hunting Stories Are Bizarre But Supposedly True. Just How Freaky They Are? Let’s Decide:
Venturing out into the wilderness can at once be calming and invigorating, especially when you’re venturing out to begin a hunt. Sitting in the quiet woods, waiting for game, can be one of the most relaxing experiences of your life. For some hunters, though, it can be the most terrifying. Some people experience some of…
(Video) How to Hunt for and Field Dress a Duck During the Collapse
A major aspect of life post-collapse that’s worth considering is how we are going to feed ourselves. You can stockpile all the food you want, but eventually, you’re going to run out, at which point you’re going to need to start fending for yourself. Raising a garden is an excellent way to begin here, but…
(Video) How to Make a Primitive Stone Axe Handle
Long ago, before the advent of copper, bronze, and steel weapons, our toughest ancestors turned to resources which are far more widespread: simple stone and wood. The innovations made at that time formed the cornerstone for all progress up to today, as we would not have been able to make many of the common tools…