This “best of” edition of the Weekly Drop is a collection of reader questions that focus on emergency preparedness. Because when it comes to surviving disasters, preparation is key.
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Do You Know What You’re Breathing in Your Home?
Today, our colleagues over at 4Patriots explain why indoor pollution is worse than outdoor pollution and run down eight ways to keep your home contaminant-free. They even highlight an amazing device that works around the clock to keep you — and your family — safe.
Mind Over Matter: Why Brainpower Is Critical to Survival
In this edition of “Survival Stories,” discover how to survive all manner of natural disasters from avalanches to tsunamis, in addition to what you should teach your children so they can avoid being kidnapped and more.
Doomsday Approaches as Russia Debuts New Nuclear Arsenal
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board recently moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock to 11:58 — two minutes to catastrophe. For a detailed breakdown of what this means, what’s in store and what major threats contributed to the time change, check out this article.
Video Edition: Snag a Professionally Packed Bug-out Bag
I know many people who are visual learners. That’s why this week, instead of the usual batch of must-read articles, I put together a list of must-watch videos covering a variety of survival skills and easy-to-build gadgets.
The Single Best Way to Help You Detect Lies
We’ll call her “Lindsay.” After asking her two simple questions that I use to determine the quality of a potential employee — she flunked out. Now, I understand you might not be an employer, but this method of questioning can be used anytime you need help determining if someone is being honest with you or not.
Firearm-Free Self-Defense Options
There are a ton of great recommendations in this edition of the Weekly Drop — from the best self-defense weapons that aren’t a gun… to where you can buy QuikClot if you’re not a medical professional… to how to get your hands on a discontinued Baofeng UV-5R two-way radio.
How to REALLY Escape From Zip Ties
In a recent edition of the Weekly Drop, a reader asked about how to execute a zip tie escape if your hands are bound behind you. In the following article, Jeff Anderson does a great job of breaking down his escape method step by step.
The “FBI” Is Going Phishing — Here Are Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Information
A new email scam has emerged, and the scariest part is who the sender appears to be. Here are some things you should do immediately if you’ve downloaded a suspicious file or think you may have been targeted by phishers.
Felons and Firearms: A Deadly Combination?
As the gun debate in our country heats up, take a look at one of the most popular articles ever published in Black Bag Confidential. In it, former CIA officer and firearms expert Jason Hanson addresses the question of whether or not convicted felons should be stripped of their Second Amendment rights.