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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.
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.
The longer the term of your motgage, the more you pay over the life of your loan and the less equity you will build.

Fifty-Year Mortgages are Stupid, so are ARMs

President Trump has suggested 50-year mortgages, but it's a terrible idea for anyone worried about their financial preparedness.
The end of the shutdown will be like money falling from the sky for some segments of the population.

What the End of the Shutdown Means for Markets

The end of the government shutdown will result in the sudden injection of money into millions of pockets. What happens next?
Logs from one of several trees damaged in Hurricane Helene that I cut in the past week.

Winter Storm, Firewood, and Sunshine

After a week of sunshine and mild weather, snowstorms threaten. We prep for six inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 MPH.
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How to Prepare for Whatever the Economy Does

Will the market go up or crash? Are we headed to the moon or a recession? Here's how to prep for any economic outcome.