Seven Emergency Kit Essentials
Taking the time to think about the five or ten most important items in your emergency kit is an instructive exercise. These seven items are a powerful starting point for your emergency kit and are equally useful in the wilderness or an emergency shelter
Bladetech Inside the Waistband Holster Review (Smith & Wesson 642)
I like Bladetech holsters. They are well made, fit the weapon like a glove, ride comfortably, don’t shift around, and are durable. So it should
Water Storage Project
Water storage is an important first step for preppers, especially in the desert. The big question is how to store enough water for a family.
He Came Out of Nowhere…
I had an interesting conversation recently with the victim of an armed robbery. She was at a self service car wash when a criminal appeared
Self Reliance Assessment
Self reliance is more than shoving a couple of cases of MREs under the bed. Sometimes it’s nice to get a measure of where you
Self Reliance Mindset
Your mind is the most important tool in your self reliance tool box. No matter how much gear you buy or food you store, no
Legal Impact of Your Online Life
Facebook, Twitter, online forums, blogs, email, and texting. Electronic media is an ever an ever growing form of communication and social interaction. It’s easy, readily
Food Storage: MREs, Freeze Dried or Real Food?
Once you answer the question “Should I store food for emergencies?”, the next challenge is, “What kind of food should I store?”. In a perfect world,
Speedloaders and Speedstrips
When carrying a revolver, it doesn’t take long to realize that reloading is the weapon’s achilles heel. Compared to the simple act of sliding a
What is Self Reliance?
Defining self reliance is tricky. It’s a bit like defining love or success. They mean different things to each of us. Self reliance is best
