Growing up in the bayou, all I knew was nothing messed with alligators. Except us. Well, now we have some …
Taking Concealed Carry to the next level
This compact .22 pistol is taking concealment to the next level. Trailblazer Firearms’ “Lifeguard .22LR” is an interesting firearm. It …
Survival Shelter on a Hiking Pole
The Survival Rule of Threes goes as such: You can survive for 3 Minutes without air or in an icy …
Building a hut: This may be the coolest video I’ve ever seen
It takes a lot to impress me. This guy did it. Watch as he builds a native hut out of …
Survival Tips for the Elderly
Survival books, websites, and other resources have long focused on survival tips for the young and able, but what about …
How do you pay when the power is out?
Reddit user voicesinmyhand made a very good point about planning for survival after a cataclysmic event. You can be prepared for any …
VIDEO: Which of these Old West guns would you want?
Our friend Hickock45 is at it again. In this video, he demonstrates some of the guns that won the West …
Will you survive the nuclear holocaust? These ladies will.
Do you have what it takes to survive a nuclear blast, EMP attack or viral pandemic? These ladies do. In …
Inside the waistband carry: Where do you stand?
Want to start a three-hour debate? Bring up “inside the waistband carry.” Some folks swear by it. Others feel it …
How to Survive with: A Paperclip, Chewing Gum, and a Pair of Jeans
In uncertain times, you should strive to be prepared for any situation. The more prepared you are, the better off …
VIDEO: How to turn your car into a survival bug-out kit
Survival Lily shows us how she has equipped her car to deal with most emergencies. Can you think of anything …
Are you ready for North Korea’s deadly EMP weapon?
North Korea is drawing up plans for a nuclear attack on the United States that can not only be carried …
“I just lived through Harvey.” Here’s what I learned.
I’ve been running links to Reddit posts all week. This is another outstanding example of the peer-to-peer assistance we can give …
Only in Texas does the National Guard get bailed out by a bunch of rednecks with lifted trucks
This is hysterical! But kudos to both the National Guard and the Redneck Army, and all the other down-home volunteers …
Hiding in plain sight – This man built a studio apartment under a bridge.
This is insane. You’d think someone would have seen this, or commented, or some busybody would have interfered or vandals …
VIDEO: Amazing Harvey rescues
Texas shows us how people rush to help not hurt each other when the worst happens. In a stunning moment …
Floating flotillas of fire ants add to Harvey woes
As if the poor people of Houston didn’t have enough to suffer, here come the fire ants. During and after …
I Went to Charlottesville During the Protests. Here’s What I Saw.
I picked quite a time to go on a weekend trip to Charlottesville. What was supposed to be a nice …
How to hot wire your old car
This is an old but good video. It explains how modern electronic vehicles are super-difficult to hot wire, but if …
Disaster: Get your apartment or dorm stash ready
Apartment Stash Food is one of the most pressing concerns in a survival situation. If the unthinkable should happen, you …
How to sink a well and secure your personal water supply
I found this nifty set of instructions on Wiki-How. Personally, we have a metal well pump sunk on our property and we’re …
Lucky Marine Survives Sniper Headshot.
These Marines are as cool as cucumbers! One of the squad members takes a direct sniper bullet to his cover …
Camping Hacks. US and Russian!
I love this guy. He focusses on some really useful knots.
7 Privacy Threats That You Need To Address Right Now
As our world continues to destabilize, self-survival and protection are more crucial than ever. While the Second Amendment gives us …
“A firefighter and a soldier in full gear bear the same load as a medieval armoured fighter. Which one will perform best on the run?”
Daniel Jaquet is an academic from Vaumarcus, Switzerland. He’s a Medievalist who specializes in armored fighting. He’s also a practitioner of …
How Do People REALLY Behave When Disaster Strikes?
There are a lot of reasons why people prep for disasters, but there’s one reason that’s far more popular than …
Heatwave: A quick (lifesaving) check list to share with your family
“But when the thermometer starts to rise…” – you know how the old song goes, but it’s more than libido …
Knife vs Gun – The 21 Foot Rule Debate
If you’ve been to a gun training course you have probably heard of the 21 foot rule that relates to …
Texas Bowie Knife FTW
One of the other projects I’m involved with is called American Liberty PAC. Here, ALPAC’s Project Director, Donny Ferguson, who hails …
Study Finds Fracking Doesn’t Harm Drinking Water in Texas
Hydraulic fracturing hasn’t contaminated groundwater in Texas, isn’t an earthquake hazard, and has been a boon for the state’s economy, …