Let me share a sobering story that veteran firearms instructor Mike Seeklander witnessed: A well-trained student took multiple rounds to the chest during what should have been a routine training scenario. Now before you worry – this was simulated training using non-lethal ammunition. But the lesson? It was devastatingly real. Read more…
Building Community Resilience Without Looking Like That “Crazy Prepper” I’ve been there – facing what felt like insurmountable challenges that seemed too big to handle alone. But because I’d spent years quietly building connections and fostering genuine relationships in my community, I never had to face those challenges by myself. Read more…
John Brookfield, renowned for his legendary grip strength, didn’t just develop groundbreaking training methods—he inspired a revolution in how we think about hand and finger strength. John literally wrote the book on “Mastery of Hand Strength”. Known for leaving even heavyweight champions stunned with his vice-like handshake and his ability Read more…
Preparedness in the Concrete Jungle: A High-Rise Survival Guide So, you’ve chosen the high life – literally. While your suburban prepping friends are worrying about their chicken coops and victory gardens, you’re figuring out how to turn your 12th-floor apartment into an urban survival oasis without making your living room Read more…
Today I wanted to give you an obtainable win in your food preparedness efforts by breaking down for you the absolute bare necessities that you COULD live off of for a year if you had to. The Bare Necessities: Your Year-Long Food Storage Starter Pack When it comes to preparing Read more…
The Truth About Growing Mushrooms Indoors: What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You Have you seen those viral videos of mushrooms sprouting from the pages of old books? While they make for captivating content, there’s a lot more to successful indoor mushroom cultivation than these social media trends suggest. Let’s dive Read more…
The Real Need for Smart Gun-Hiding Tactics Throughout American history, the right to bear arms has faced challenges during times of crisis. When authorities, driven by fear of unrest or public safety concerns, have moved to control or confiscate weapons, citizens’ access to firearms has sometimes been restricted or revoked Read more…
Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit: A Guide to Cooking Them Without Burning Through Your Fuel Let’s talk about beans – those humble little powerhouses that have probably taken over half your storage space. If you’re like most preppers, you’ve got enough beans squirreled away to feed a small army. But Read more…
If you’ve reached the point where your pantry shelves are groaning under the weight of enough beans to feed a small army, it’s time to shift gears. While food storage is the poster child of preparedness, there’s a whole world of essential items that deserve your attention. Let’s talk about Read more…
Turn Trash Into Treasure: How to Make Survival Rope from Plastic Bottles If you’ve ever looked at that pile of empty water bottles and seen anything beyond recycling bin filler, congratulations – you’re thinking like a true prepper. Today, we’re going to explore how to turn those disposable bottles into Read more…