It can happen. SHTF and suddenly you find yourself in a life or death situation and you're unable to communication with a family or team member. So what do you do then? And how can you communicate without being discovered?

This could be you in the future, which is why hand signals are an invaluable tool that you can use during any situation in any environment. If you are unable to communicate as you normally would, hand signals can help you communicate what needs to be said.

Believe it or not, but many people use hand signals every day. NASCAR drivers use signals to notify others when they are ready to hit the pit stop, and NFL quarterbacks use hand signals to shift offenses. That's not all, either. Baseball players also know a variety of hand signals that they use throughout their games.

Military personnel, the police, and even the SWAT team use hand signals too to communicate, especially when they cannot speak at a vital moment. Extrasensory perception may be strong within your team members, but when SHTF hand signals will ultimately keep you alive.

Using hand signals when the grid goes down is an invaluable tool for a survivalist, especially when it's essential to be quiet during a crucial moment.

After the break, learn some basic, yet vital hand signals ever prepper should know. By understanding and applying these hand signals before the grid goes down, you'll feel safe knowing you'll have another form of communication ready when it's needed during those critical moments.

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