Firearm sales have been steadily increasing since the end of the assault weapons ban in 2004. Never before has this many modern weapons been in the hands of civilians. Now that more and more people are embracing shotguns and modern sporting rifles like AR 15’s and AK-47s for […]
Most people will eat cereal, ice cream, and sandwiches during a power outage. Using up the milk and finishing other perishable items is smart. But what if you want a real meal… options to bake bread, cook pasta & rice, and pan-sear steaks even when the electricity is […]
Fuel is the critical component to the operations of many businesses and industries. If you are an employee of such an enterprise, then you may be familiar with fuel safety and storage regulations. There are many safety codes concerning how to store fuel. Whether you’re at home or […]
It’s common to feel alone when you have a preparedness mindset. It’s been my experience that preppers value education, being self-reliant, developing skills, and being capable of helping in stressful situations. However, many people act like having an emergency kit is a foreign concept. For example, I was […]
Dozens of earthquakes gave Hawaii residences a 48 hour warning before the volcano erupted. The average warning time for California wildfires victims was 20 minutes. Japan’s tsunami victims had a 15-minute warning. Being one of the first to know about oncoming dangers can provide you a head-start. Emergency alert systems […]
My husband was invited on a 3-day hiking trip with a brother-in-law. My husband was too thirsty to wait for some water to be boiled so he drank from a beautiful mountain river. He, of course, got very sick and had a pretty miserable next couple of days. […]