In the world of preparedness, we gather camping gear, and prepare for “bugging out” with all our cool-guy gear, food, and supplies, but have we considered that camping in a Without Rule of Law situation will be DANGEROUS? Security will become crucial. Military forces the world over have been camping in dangerous situations for thousandsContinue reading “Skill – Overnight Positions”
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Are We Already in a Collapse?
Boy, has it been a rough ten days, or what? We’ve had two mass shootings, a murder on video in Washington DC, and several violent protests. We’re going to discuss what that means for us, as people into preparedness, and what we can do to further prepare for the situation we are in. First, we,Continue reading “Are We Already in a Collapse?”
Medicinal Preparation
I’ve already repeatedly explained the need for first aid training and gear, but the yesterday, I had a discussion about the need to prepare as far as medications. It’s an area that is often overlooked. It’s such an issue, that I’ve included the topic in the first volume of the Tactical Wisdom Training Manual Series,Continue reading “Medicinal Preparation”
Active Shooter Response
In light of the events of the last week, I felt compelled to talk about Active Shooter Response. Ironically, I teach in-person classes for groups & businesses on this, and yet have never written about it. Well, let’s do that now. The first and biggest step you can do to prepare yourself for an activeContinue reading “Active Shooter Response”
More Communications Issues
As we head further into what appears to be a decline, communications will be even more vital. We have become so reliant on our modern ability to immediately communicate with everyone else instantaneously, that the loss of that ability could be devastating. A few issues have come up since my last article on Communications, soContinue reading “More Communications Issues”
Skill – Navigation/Hand-Railing
In a Without Rule of Law (WROL) situation, your ability to navigate will become vital. Even if you plan on sheltering in place, you’ll need to go out for things, and traditional methods can put you at risk. We’ve become too reliant on the convenience of GPS. Even outdoorsman now over-rely on it. It’s aContinue reading “Skill – Navigation/Hand-Railing”
Personal Security in the Digital Age
Cell phones and the internet were supposed to make our lives easier, less complicated, and more efficient. It was supposed to usher in an era where our effectiveness was going to give us more free time and less stress. Do you feel like that’s what happened? With the prevalence of cell phones, “free” search services,Continue reading “Personal Security in the Digital Age”
Why We Prepare
What is the reason that we prepare? What is our ultimate justification for what we’re doing? If you watch “Doomsday Preppers” or some other show on TV, the answer would seem to be that it’s because we’re crazy. They selected people and edited the clips to make them look crazy, which led to years ofContinue reading “Why We Prepare”
What’s Really Happening?
If you’ve read this blog long enough, you will know that I’m a big proponent of reading indicators. For those into preparedness, you need to be paying attention, regardless of which side of the political aisle you are on. The rhetoric and actions being taken are increasing the risk of domestic conflict within the UnitedContinue reading “What’s Really Happening?”
Skill – Route Planning
I originally wrote this for Survival Blog, and the skills are critical in analyzing your routes and options for getting away from your immediate area in a Without Rule of Law situation. But first, let’s see what the Ultimate Tactical Handbook has to say about this: Give careful thought to the paths for your feetContinue reading “Skill – Route Planning”
The US Issue Poncho – Swiss Army Knife of Shelter
When considering what gear to buy, one of the things that everyone should have is a US military poncho. As we’re going to discuss, it’s the Swiss Army knife of shelter gear, and has many uses. As the passage above from the Ultimate Tactical handbook says, it’s a refuge, a shelter, and a shade.Continue reading “The US Issue Poncho – Swiss Army Knife of Shelter”
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