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High tension wires carrying electricity

Parts of N.C. Under Curfew as Power Substations Attacked

At least 40,000 people are out of power about an hours South of Raleigh, N.C., as someone reportedly opened fire on two substations, knocking...
Grocery shopper in an aisle

How Long will Grocery Shopping Remain Safe?

With growing organized retail theft and rising crime, grocery shopping may become unsafe sooner than you think.
Twitter icon on a phone screen

Speak the Truth Bluntly

Twitter exposes the extent to which Social Media tries to control the narrative. Combat censorship by telling the truth bluntly and boldly.
Zombies

Why People Prep for the Zombie Apocalypse

Believe it or not, the CDC helped popularize the term "Zombie Apocalypse" more than a decade ago. I think its outlived its usefulness.
Christmas presents

Christmas Gifts to Help Non-Preppers be Prepared

Want to help a non-prepping family member be a little better prepared? give these stealth and dual-purpose gifts.
A big pot of stew.

The Pluses and Minuses of Feeding People After the SHTF

You have lots of food stored up, but can you afford to feed others after the SHTF? What about the health and welfare of your family?
My latest project, an AR-15 style pistol

I Built an AR Pistol this Weekend

Every prepper should know how to build an AR-15 or similar gun. It's easy if you have the right tools and a little know-how.
An AR15 carbine. Photo by STNGR Industries on Unsplash.

This is a Great Time to Buy a Gun

This is a great time to buy a gun and stock up on ammo. Prices are low and ammo is plentiful. Who knows when that will happen again.
A small part can make a big difference.

For want of a Hose Clamp

Nothing like running out of water when you have a house full of people. Because we have spare parts on hand, we got back up and running quickly.
Have you planned how you are going to dispose of your trash after the SHTF?

How Long Before your City Looks like a Homeless Encampment?

Do you have a plan for how you are going to dispose of your trash and sewage after the SHTF and utilities no longer work?