The Pickled Prepper
Moore County in the center of North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Power Outage and its Ramifications for Preppers

Now that people have seen how easy it is to attack a power substation, will we see similar attacks? Probably, unless they increase security.
A flashlight in the dark

A Survival Scenario at the Grocery Store

Test your prepper skills. What would you do in this scenario moments after the SHF?
Damaged Russian Bomber

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Nuclear Airbase

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck Russian bombers on the ground at air field well inside Russia and thought to be out of Ukrainian reach.
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.