Church security blends in with the congregation, which they help keep safe from a planned or random attack.

When Guns Make a Difference

The December 13 shooting at Brown University and the Hanukkah attack in Australia show why gun-free zones are dangerous and you need to be armed.
The Polaris Ranger does pretty well on snow roads like this one.

Early Cold and Snow, No Eggs, and Vacuum Sealers

A polar vortex, snow, ice, and short winter days mean slippery roads and fewer eggs on the homestead as temperatures reach the single digits.
your prepper pantry can never have too much food or too much variety. Just remember to rotate!

Take your Food Storage to the Next Level

Is your emergency food supply stuck on Spam and spaghetti? Discover ten often overlooked foods that will add critical nutrients and flavors to your food storage. Your family will thank you.
A soldier in a field of grain under missile contrails, representing the war in Ukrain

New Wars, Old Wars, and Future Wars

Does it seem like there are more wars than usual going on right now? Pete recaps the threats of old, new and future wars.
A roll of Franklin half-dollars that are 90 percent silver.

What the Debasement Trade is Telling Us

Have you heard of the debasement trade? We explain and tell you what it may mean for the economy and preppers.
A Christmas nativity scene, Photo by Al Elmes on Unsplash.

Showing some Black Friday Restraint

Pete is enticed by the many promotional black Friday emails he received but managed to show some restraint and focus on others.
Pete just got a Starlink Mini to provide backup communications or internet access while traveling.

Is Starlink a Good System for Preppers?

Pete gets a "free" Starlink Mini and reviews its plusses and minuses for communications during and after a disaster or SHTF event
Peanut butter makes a great bait for your mouse traps.

Trapping Rodents and Pests on the Homestead

Do you have a way to control mice, rats and other rodents after the SHTF? Pete discusses what works for him.
A row of shotguns in a store

What is More important: Guns or Other Prepping Gear?

Do you stockpile guns and ammo at the expense of not having enough food? Or do you focus on food, water and shelter rather than self-defense?
Once you know if a piece of jewelry is 10, 14 or 18 karats and how much it weighs, it is easy to calculate the value of the gold in it.

Cashing in on the Rising Price of Gold

You can make some real money if you have old jewelry lying around, use a metal detector or get lucy at a yard sale.