Discretion is the better part of valor is actually a variation of the original quote. The original quote is from the character Falstaff in the play “King Henry the Fourth, Part One” by William Shakespeare. What Falstaff actually said was “Caution is preferable to rash bravery”. This sure is an exact definition of myContinue reading “Discretion Is The Better Part of Valor”
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Lessons Learned – SNOW-POCALYPSE 2021
As I write this, we are in the midst of a preparedness situation throughout large parts of the country, and in Texas, the S has most certainly Hit The Fan. No, not that “S”, the SNOW “S”. An arctic vortex has driven snow and freezing temperatures across most of the nation in the last 24-36Continue reading “Lessons Learned – SNOW-POCALYPSE 2021”
A Preparedness Story – Gathering Information
You can a learn a lot by reading. If you’re into preparedness, I’m sure you have a stack of books with practical skills in it, I know I do. I read the entire Gray Man series by Mark Greaney (www.markgreaneybooks.com if you’re interested), and a few other good pieces of fiction, like Mongol Moon byContinue reading “A Preparedness Story – Gathering Information”
News – Book Series
We spend a lot of time discussing how we can prepare to survive some type of a Without Rule of Law or SHTF situation. We watch livestreams, read blogs, and buy all kinds of products. If we face the cold, hard truth, we have to realize that at the time we need it the most,Continue reading “News – Book Series”
Book Review: The 12 Gauge Shotgun – A Beginners Manual for Home Protection
When I received an e-mail from Charles Marais in South Africa, asking me to take a look at his book on using the shotgun for home defense, I was very excited. The perspective offered is vital, due to the political climate there, which is like a glimpse into our own future. For context, the environmentContinue reading “Book Review: The 12 Gauge Shotgun – A Beginners Manual for Home Protection”
Functional Testing
We all have our plans and our preps, but when was the last time you conducted a functional test, with all of your gear? Getting out and doing a functional test, like a I describe below, allows you to adjust things before there is a true emergency and it’s good training. Here’s what the UltimateContinue reading “Functional Testing”
Tactical Wisdom 