– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
This is a very personal subject and one with a wide degree of varying opinions on the matter. To be as unbiased on the matter as possible, I must say that we have a free country and those that do not want to have guns in any way, shape, or form in their home have […]
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Being at home does not necessarily mean you are safe from danger. I am a big fan of the strategies in which you shelter-in-place. Doing so exponentially increases the likelihood that you will survive a disaster related incident. There are a few things that we recommend you have available to you in your home disaster […]
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I do not know about you but when I intend on going somewhere and my vehicle decides it does not want to go there, it can be frustrating fairly quick.There are any number of things that can go wrong with a vehicle.There are a few of them that with a little knowledge and a tool […]
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There are any number of ways to preserve food for use at a later date. This goes well beyond some plastic wrap and a fridge. Some of these methods are relatively new and use modern equipment, others are relatively old and do not require any modern equipment. Canning Canning is most often done in glass […]
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Food storage is an incredibly important aspect to anyone’s preparedness plans. For good reason without the energy and nutrition that it brings, long term survival is mostly not going to happen. While proper food storage is a must have, you must also spend some time studying both edible and medicinal plants. You should spend time […]
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One of the most frustrating things for me to see as a self-defense instructor is the widespread use of cell phones, tablets and similar devices in public places. This is not related only to the recent surge of activity with the Pokémon game. It has to do with talking on the phone, listening to music […]
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Preparedness planning, supplies and training is everywhere these days. You would think that most of the bases are covered when it comes to covering needed supplies for disaster planning. I am fortunate to train hundreds of people each year in survival and preparedness related classes. There are three things that consistently come up that people […]
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Working out can be a whole lot more fun than people realize, you just need to find the method that works for you. Very few people can simply go to the gym each day, get on a treadmill and enjoy it forever. Very few indeed. There are any number of activities that fall out of […]
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I love helping people put together survival/preparedness kits for the vehicle. Simply because having important supplies with you when you travel, whether it be for work, everyday tasks, recreation or vacation is vitally important. Without needed supplies, you must get them during disaster or make them from the environment. Neither of which is proactive. I […]
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As parents, protecting our children immediately becomes our the primary task. It would be this writer’s opinion that we consider the protection of our children emotionally, physically, and spiritually. This is no easy task and will require a dedicated effort to accomplish it. One child psychologist friend of mine said that if, as a parent, […]
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