The Pickled Prepper
A Civil War-era cannon overlooks the modern day city of Chattanooga. Image by David Mark from Pixabay.

Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money: WallStreetBets Shows us how to Fight...

Are we witnessing the first shots fire in anger of CW2? Will it be fought with money and words, instead of guns?
This is the jacket cover of the first edition of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

A Report on Life from John Galt’s Gulch

We can stop socialism in its tracks by not sharing our money, our ideas, and our labor with them. Make little or no money, and they can’t tax you. Don’t work for the man, and the system will collapse.
Stacks of different calibers and brands of ammunition

Ammo Price Inflation and Revisiting How Many Rounds You Should Store

Ammunition prices have jumped 300 to 500 percent in the past 18 or 24 months, making it harder to stock up. Here's the best way for new preppers to proceed.
The earth seen from space at night. Image from Pixabay.

We Look at the Big Picture as the U.S. Exceeds 400,000...

As the U.S hits a major milestone, we step back and look at COVID-19 in comparison to past disasters, potential future disasters, and even post-apocalyptic fiction.
Some of the many prepper websites out there

How to Visit Prepping and Other Websites Without Leaving Tracks

We have the First Amendment right to free speech, but it also appears that we have the thought police straight from George Orwell's 1984. Take some steps to protect yourself.
Plenty of meat at Costco

Rising Prices Show Inflation is Already Here and How to Protect...

Meat prices were up significantly in 2020, possibly an early indicator that inflation lies ahead. Take steps now to prepare yourself and your wallet.
Make sure your vehicle is prepared for snowy weather and other survival situations.

Prepper Diary January 12: How to be Prepared When you...

As the snow sets in again, we prep our vehicles to help us stay warm and well fed if we are stranded or need to walk home.
Rifle with Banish 30 multi-caliber suppressor

Prepper Diary January 10: It’s Official, I bought a Suppressor

I pull the trigger on buying a suppressor. See the full details on what I bought, where, and why.
A rifle with a suppressor. Photo by Kony on Unsplash.

Prepper Diary January 8: I Decide to Buy a Suppressor

Like muscles, your rights deteriorate if not exercised, so in light of yesterday's events, I decided to do my part for freedom by buying a suppressor.
Becker knives

Prepper Diary January 3: Sharp Knives are a Must; Cutlery for...

Knives are one of mankind's earliest tools and are still useful toda. They belong in every prepper's kit. Just make sure yours is sharp.