Preparing Your Bug Out Bunker Or Shelter

Preparing Your Bug Out Bunker Or ShelterYou’ve probably bought or built the building you will live in if you are forced to evacuate due to economic problems or natural disasters. The next step, which requires a lot of planning, would be to stock your bug out bunker or shelter with what you and your family will need to survive.

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Three Perfect Places To Hide A Gun – Updated for 2020

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There is a big debate online and offline about gun control and about what a citizen can do to hide a gun. About what any of us can do to avoid being left without firepower in a time of need. It is certain that bad guys will always find a way to get their hands on some reliable guns, even if a gun control policy is in effect. However, the question remains…what about the good guys?

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Planning A Shelter In The Wild

Planning A Shelter In The WildIf you ever built something in your life, you know that planning is the most important part of any construction project. Building a shelter in the wild is no different than any other homestead project. You shouldn’t rush headlong into the building phase without proper planning. Before you chose a site for your shelter and start cutting down trees you should make sure you have the following covered.

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How To Stay Safe In A Big Crowd

How To Stay Safe In A Big CrowdGood weather is upon us and it is the time of the year when the vast majority of people become highly active. While some will go on vacation, there will be those who will end up being part of a crowded event such as a political gathering or a sporting event. Regardless the reasons behind the big commotion it is smart to learn how to stay safe in a big crowd.

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Predict The Weather Using The Clouds

Predict The Weather Using The CloudsIf you find yourself in an unfamiliar environment, being able to predict the weather using the clouds is a skill that will prove useful. When you are capable to understand that a storm is coming your way without using an app on your phone you can rush to find shelter and stay dry for the day.

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The Immediate Impacts Of A Grid Down Event – Things You Should Know!

The immediate impacts of a grid down eventIt is no longer a secret that our government is preparing for a grid down event. Such event is currently one of the most probable crises that would impact every area of our lives. A power grid down event doesn’t mean the same thing as losing power for a few hours. There are many critical things that most people are not aware of.

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How To Build A Travel Bug Out Bag For Voyagers

How To Build A Travel Bug Out Bag For VoyagersI travel a lot and even though some of my work projects happen near my home state, others will take me abroad in unknown areas. If you are preparedness-minded and you happen to travel due to various reasons, you should consider building a travel bug out bag. One that complies with various federal and international restrictions.

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Tracking Techniques Learned From Our Ancestors

Tracking Techniques Learned From Our AncestorsOur forefathers used many skills to survive. Tracking or “reading sign” is one of the ancient skills they left us. Some of their tracking techniques and knowledge can be found today in many army field manuals. Even though today we rely on modern technology for tracking and surveillance, their experience will become useful when technology fails.  

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Bartering After An Economic Collapse

Bartering After An Economic CollapseIt took just a few weeks for society to collapse after the stock market crashed. Bank accounts were frozen, cash was a rare sight and it was pretty much useless, stores were looted and home invasion was a daily reality. Only a few people can remember what happened during the Great Depression and for most of them, bartering was the only salvation.

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Surviving Week One Post-Disaster

Surviving Week One Post-DisasterBefore you end up bartering or growing a garden for survival, you must survive the first week on your own. If the power grid crashes, if an ice storm hits your area or if any other disaster will disrupt your normal living conditions, surviving week one post-disaster will become a challenge.

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