Over the past few years, I have read many articles on various websites concerning “Bug out bags” (BOB) and “Get home bags” (GHB). Everyone has an opinion on what you should or should not pack. What you will or won’t need. Because everyone’s situation is different, I cannot tell you...
I have mentioned a few times in previous articles about owning a Frog Togg rain suit. Lately, I have received several emails asking me about Frog Togg. Are they really that good? They are only $20 or so? Are they light weight? Questions like that. So I thought I would do...
Millions of people worldwide use Craigslist to buy and sell products and services – from appliances to zombie preparedness products, visitors can also find services such as housekeepers, babysitters, and job opportunities. While most transactions occur safely and legitimately, criminals may use Craigslist as a vehicle to commit a wide...
Some might call me a “Gun Nut”. I prefer the term “Firearm Aficionado!” But I thought I would combine my love of firearms with my love of writing and blogging. So to begin this endeavor, I decided I would start with a review of my old backup, off-duty, EDC pistol;...
As a youth, I was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, which is where I learned the importance of being prepared. “Be Prepared” is of course the Boy Scout motto. That mindset transitioned with me into my career as a law enforcement officer. As a police officer, I teach people...
This is Part II of Firearms for Preppers series. Be sure to check out Part I if you missed it! In my article Firearms for Beginners, I talk in general about needing at minimum, one long gun and one pistol for a long term survival scenario. The long gun you can...
I received an email from a visitor, asking me my thoughts on firearms/weapons for preppers. I had already thought of doing some articles on this subject. It has to be one of the most popular topics amongst “the prepared”. It is fun to talk about, and it’s a subject I...
Interstate 40 is the 3rd largest highway in the United States, running from Wilmington, North Carolina to Barstow California. Part of it used to be the old historic Route 66 that was popularized in the 1960s with a song and TV show. And I-40 runs right through my city where I...
Emergencies are never planned. Disaster can strike when you least expect it. So having plans and being prepared for these contingencies could save your life! Here are 8 lessons to take from a real life disaster. May 20th, 2013 started out just like any other day. I went to work and had a...
For my first article, I thought I would tell you a little about myself, and the purpose of this new prepper site. A former outdoor survival instructor, I currently work as a deputy sheriff in a suburb of Oklahoma City. I run a multi-jurisdictional warrant team. We hunt dangerous and...
Interstate 40 is the 3rd largest highway in the United States, running from Wilmington, North Carolina to Barstow California. Part… Read more…
If you are like me, you probably have people in your life that you love and care for who are… Read more…
Chances are that as a prepper, you most likely have those family members or friends that you love and care… Read more…
Should the day arrive that we experience a major, prolonged grid-down event, you may find yourself having to take extreme… Read more…
