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Preppers featured on the Today Show
March 6th, 2012
The movement is getting some more mainstream attention. This time, the spot isn’t all “crazy eyed” gun slinging bunker style, but rather, practical. Read the rest of this entry »
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Three Mile Tour
December 26th, 2011
Too often people prepare by simply buying a lot of supplies in bulk and stuffing them in a box “just in case”. While some of the supplies need not be opened until needed, others may need to be opened and used frequently to understand their proper operation. For instance, in a bug out situation when one may need to leave on foot, would you be ready and prepared to do so in your current condition? Would you consider the weather and how much time would you need to dress appropriately in order to leave your home? What about navigation? Do you consider your destination and landmarks along the way? Today I decided to begin what I hope to be a series of training outings.
What is Prepping Anyway?
December 7th, 2011
Sixty years ago or more, our grandparents and great grandparents would have never called “prepping” anything more than living. The lived in a time where getting a hamburger at 3AM, was only going to happen if you had ground beef in your icebox and were willing to fry it. They could not go out to eat at a moment’s notice and get cooked food. Instead they had food stored in their basements, on shelves in cans. Often they canned food themselves. Washing clothes in a tub was common and they used general soaps, borax and washing soda. Pre-made detergents were not the norm. Pre-processed foods were not available. Water still came from wells in some areas. Their homes were heated with oil or coal.
Today we have moved away from that way of life and we call it progression in technology. I will not list all of the ways our lives have changed because of technology, that is a whole other article. But suffice to say that prepping is more or less a movement back towards the way our grandparents lived. Read the rest of this entry »
Prepping and Firearms
November 20th, 2011
In the grand scheme of prepping, one must consider their security. Your homes inhabitants and contents are to be major potential targets in a disaster or WROL situation. We’ll focus on suburban security, since most of our readers are suburban dwellers. Before we discuss what the best firearms for your situation will be, first you must understand that your are responsible to know, understand and obey your local laws regarding firearms and weapons in general. Assuming that you know and are in compliance with your local laws, before you obtain any firearm, you should have a place where you can actively shoot your weapon. Shooting a gun is perishable skill. If you do not keep up with that skill, you will not be proficient enough to use that tool to defend your home. Read the rest of this entry »