Most people have never lived in an area that has suffered the effects of war. They do not have a clue about the disasterous consequences that may occur. A war is not like a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake.As strange as it may sound, natural disasters are more predictable. While you’ll not …
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 …
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 …
One of the reasons we live in an increasingly dangerous world is because of the easy access to firearms. When we talk about armed shooters, the first thing that many people think about are school shootings. This is a very divisive topic with many people asking for gun control and others saying that gun control …
The items that you carry with you during times of crisis are pretty much the same as you would on a normal day… but with one or two additional items. When a natural disaster strikes or you’re living in a war zone, certain items can make a huge difference in your situation. Let’s look at …
This is a very common question that arises in many self-defense classes. Should you resist and fight off your attacker or give them what they want? During a crisis, almost always there’s an increase in crime ranging from lootings to rapes and worse. With law enforcement having its hands full, calling 911 may result in …
Here’s the bad news – the criminals always have it easier. That’s just the way it is. During a disaster or crisis, law enforcement will be busy dealing with many other issues such as rescue efforts, etc. They’ll be short-staffed and since there will be fewer patrols, law enforcement will laxer. Most criminal acts are …
During times of crisis such as natural disasters, riots, terrorist attacks, etc. when there’s a lot of confusion and panic, it’s almost inevitable to see a rise in crime. There will be an increase in murders, rapes, looting incidents, muggings and much more. Criminals grab the opportunity when things are chaotic to commit crimes hoping …
Any survivalist worth his or her salt would view self-defense as a very important skill that they need to master. You could be an expert at storing water and food and your bug out bag could be all ready to go, but if two hoodlums break into your home and injure or kill you just …
