The Pickled PrepperNews. Views and Advice

A general just told the 50,000 troops under him to get some target practice, train harder, and get their legal affairs in order. That's good advice!

Over 90 percent of Pakistan lost power earlier this weak, causing multiple problems as phones, internet, trains and even water systems also failed.

Germany approved the export of Leopard 2 tanks to Russia, which resulted in some heated rhetoric. But don't let it get you worked up.

Mass shooting aren't caused by guns. They are caused by people. To stop them, society needs to do a better job of raising well-adjusted people.

We can't trust social media, the legacy media, the FBI or our elected leaders. We can't even trust "the science." Who can you trust?

Many are predicting a stock market collapse, a housing collapse, maybe the death of the petrodollar. What can you do to prepare?

It appears Russia is working its way towards launching another major offensive, possibly attacking Ukraine from two or three directions at once.

What kind of prepper are you? Are you looking forward to the end of the world? Do you see it as a challenge or a threat?

Is the threat of cooking oil and grain shortages caused by the war in Ukraine behind us. or yet to come? Because shelves were full.

Pete weighs in on the Houston taqueria shooting in which an armed diner shot an armed robber in the back eight times and then one in the head.

If you have buckets of rice and bean and other staples in your prepping supplies, make sure you are storing spices to add some flavor.

The ATF's new regulations on pistol braces have upset many people. But it leaves owners in a quandary. Should we comply, and if so, how?

With the price of eggs and other staples soaring in the grocery store, consider raising your own food before you miss your chance.

Both Trump and Biden mishandled secret documents, but how the cases are being handled is another example of what is wrong with the country.

Not only is the weather heating up, so is my life as everything gets busy at once. Still, I found a little time to prep.

This sherpa-lined hoodie makes a great piece of all-around outerwear. It provides a surprising amount of warmth for less than $20.

Homesteading takes investment of time ad money. Sometimes it is planned; other times it catches you by surprise.

Am I experiencing a time warp, or does it seem like 2020 and the outbreak of COVID-19 is repeating itself? Get prepped for the next virus from China.

What's stopping you form moving to your prepper property? Are you afraid to leave the city? Worried about how you will make a living?

All the fighting and debate in Congress is about money and power, both of which are caused by selfishness and contribute to corruption.

Train derailments. Fires. Explosions. Are they accidents or sabotage? Are the U.S. and Russia fighting a secret war behind enemy lines?

Sometimes the best defense is a good offense, How prepared are you to defend yourself and your retreat from an attack?

Reviewing our 2022 prepping accomplishments and looking ahead to what we plan to do in 2023.

While so many look at the new year as a chance to start afresh, to wipe the slate clean, that may not be the case in 2023.

The blizzard behind us, the warm temperatures provide relief for people and livestock and a chance to do homestead chores.

Is an obstacle holding you back? Are you facing adversity? Toughen up, buttercup, and use these attributes to overcome that obstacle.

The vast majority of Americans are unprepared, making them easy victims for natural or man-made disasters. Will they learn from this recent blizzard?

After China's government abandoned their Zero-COVID policy, the infections have rapidly spread across the country. What does that mean for the rest of the world?

Temperatures here hit -4 with a windchill of -30. Then the power went out for 14 hours. Thankfully, we were prepared.

A short Christmas story, and best wishes from Pete to you and yours.