This week, I decided to revisit reader questions about self-defense. Read on for a refresher in personal protection protocol.
Black Bag Confidential
Four Real-Life Ninja Skills You Can Use Today
Jeff Anderson of Modern Combat & Survival runs down four skills the true concept of a ninja can teach us and how to integrate those tactics into your prepper lifestyle. Take a look.
Seven Tips to Stay Safe While Jogging
In the past few months, there have been some horrific murders of joggers. Many of these murders occurred in broad daylight, dispelling the myth that these attacks only happen in the dark. So here are seven ways to stay safe while jogging.
10 Tips to Take Better Care of Your Feet
In many survival situations it is absolutely critical that you stay mobile, which means taking good care of your feet is key. Lucky for you, our colleagues at 4Patriots have put together some helpful tips to help you stay on the right foot.
A Plague on All Houses
This week’s must-read articles run the gamut from low-tech ways to keep cool to preparing for a biological disaster to the dangers of home canning — and more. Let’s take a look.
Moving in an Active Shooter Scenario
In an active shooter scenario, the FIRST THING you must do is remove yourself from the immediate vicinity of the source of the gunfire. If you survive the first 10 seconds of this type of ambush, you have a much better chance of making it out alive.
Storing Fuel for the End of the World
This week’s mailbag covers a variety of questions from survival radios to propane storage and more. On your marks…
Are You a Predator or Are You Prey?
Damian Ross has an impressive résumé. He has earned three black belts in various martial arts, placed in international competitions and worked as a bouncer, security agent and private contractor. See what he has to say about how most crimes of violence begin — and the best way to avoid them altogether.
Five Home Security Mistakes to Avoid
Today, I want to review five common home security mistakes that make your home an easy target for a burglar looking for a crime of opportunity. Let’s get started.
“I Was Preoccupied With What I Was Going to Do to Him”
Tim Larkin sure doesn’t sugarcoat things when it comes to self-defense. Check out his article on what constitutes a good self-protection mentality. It’s valuable, no-nonsense information everyone should keep in mind.