The Pickled Prepper
Rifle collection

If Registration Leads To Confiscation, We’re In Trouble

The ATF made news today when they admitted to collecting more than 900 million records on gun sales, a possible violation of Federal law.
A female shooting a scoped precision rifle.

Will Russia Bite off More than it can Chew?

In 2014, many Ukrainians supported Russia. Today, that number has dwindled and true Ukrainians are training to fight for their homeland.
A rifle-toting soldier in camo in the woods.

I’m Glad I don’t Live in Ukraine Right Now

I would fight if my country was invaded, but I would hate to see it come to that. I expect many Ukrainians feel the same way.
An empty soup shelf from May 2020

When they say “Empty Shelves,” they mean “Food Shortages”

"Empty shelves" is a trending topic, but why don't they just come out and say we have a food shortage? Stock up or risk going hungry.
looting a Walgreens Pharmacy, Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash.

“Nothing can Breed Violence Like Scarcity”

When empty shelves go from being an occasional problem to a constant one, expect violence and crime to break out. It's going to get ugly.
Shooter in ghilliesuit with a suppressed rifle.

If they Want Enemies, they will get Enemies

Sometimes, when you go around designating people your enemies, you may actually create an enemy where none existed.
Are cryptocurrencies right for preppers?

Alternative Payment Methods for SHTF or to Avoid Inflation

As the dollar becomes worth less and less thanks to inflation, there are a few alternative payment methods preppers should consider.
man in gas mask

Quick Updates and Some Thoughts on Burning Issues

Am I the only one who feel like multiple issues are coming to a head? They say Joe Biden has had a bad week, but he could be leading the country into an even worse time.
Grocery store shelf picked clean. Photo by Isaiah Villar on Unsplash.

It Begins Again: Empty Grocery Store Shelves and how to Compensate

We lived with empty shelves after the panic buying of early 2020, but shortages today are caused by supply chain issues, not panic.
A cold, snowy city street.

Super Cold Temps Hit U.S.; How to Stay Warm

As temperatures plunge in New England, there are fears that there might not be enough power generation to meet demand.