Getting around when you’re living in a war zone can be a dangerous affair. You must always bear in mind that the situation has changed drastically. Law enforcement would probably have collapsed. Car-jackings, kidnappings, robberies, rapes and shooting will be on the rise. Any of these things can happen while you’re getting from one point …
Staying Prepared for Terrorist Threats
There’s no denying the fact that terrorist incidents are on the rise. While people debate on social media over whether the government should use the term ‘Radical Islam’, the truth of the matter is that many people are dying from terrorist attacks that have become a very real possibility due to globalization, influx of refugees …
Coping with Tear Gas and Pepper Spray
Most serious survivalists will carry pepper spray with them as a non-lethal means of self-defense… but that’s not what this article is about. In this article, you’ll learn how to cope with pepper spray or tear gas being used on you. This is a very real possibility in a war zone, and it’s not pretty. …
11 War Zone Tactics You Must Know
The Roman philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “In time of war, the laws fall silent.” This is a very important quote to bear in mind if you’re a prepper. While the only current major wars seem to be occurring in far away places like the Middle East, war is a very real possibility and …
Urban Survival Strategies You MUST Know!
People often wonder if it’s safer to stay in the countryside or in an urban area during times of emergency. This is a difficult question to answer because it all depends on the nature of the crisis. If there’s a pandemic and people all over the city are falling ill, you’ll probably be safer being …
Staying Safe When Finding New Shelter
Let’s assume your home was destroyed in a flood. All your supplies are gone, all you have is your bug-out bag and you need to evacuate to a new place. That’s one scenario. Another scenario is if there’s a terrorist attack near to where you live. Suddenly, the entire area becomes dangerous because you don’t …
Stay Safe by Raising Your Level of Awareness
During times of emergency, you can either choose to be proactive or reactive. The difference is that by being proactive, you are more in control of the situation. If you’re reactive like most people, your awareness level is low. Sudden acts of violence that seem to spring out of nowhere can take you by surprise …
Building a Safe Room: Read This First!
Ever since the Jodie Foster movie, ‘Safe Room’ came out, millions of people around the world know how effective and protective a safe room can be. However, unlike the movie, the safe room you’re in doesn’t have to be so high-tech. It just needs to be extra secure than a normal room. In fact, many …
6 Tips to Not Losing Your Mind When in a Survival Situation
Life can be stressful as it is, but when you’re in a crisis, the stress can get much worse. Being a flood victim, experiencing a hurricane tear through your neighborhood, being in a warzone, etc. are all traumatic events and situations that can leave you with frazzled nerves. If you are stressed out, very often …
Home Invasions: How to Survive One
While there are several movies like Hostage, Trespass and Panic Room where a house gets invaded by intruders and the family is stuck with dealing with them for hours, in reality, home invasions are quite rare. There are 3 reasons for this. Firstly, most burglars prefer an easy crime. They wish to strike when the …