What caliber handgun should you buy? I did a video on how to choose a good handgun. You can read the article and or watch the video. Ultimately, you will choose a handgun based on personal preference, how it feels in your hand, how the sights align and so forth as described in the article and video mentioned above. The…
In other articles, I have discussed the GOOD (get out of Dodge) bag, go bag, or survival bag and that the weight should be limited to approximately 25 pounds. Why do we need to limit the weight? I will make this as simple as I can. The main energy source in our muscles is ATP. Strenuous activities lessen this stored…
A Get-Out-of-Dodge (GOOD) bag is a necessity. I have talked about this before, but wanted to expand your knowledge a little given the demonstrations that have been going on since the summer of 2020 and that are becoming more and more violent. There are three types of hazards, which include anthropogenic (manmade), natural, and technological. Any of these could happen…
My first master’s degree (MS) was research on “Small Agriculture: An Approach to Solve the World Food Deficit”. It was successfully operated in a dozen countries in Latin and South America and the Caribbean. Technology has steadily increased in the agricultural industry and there have been great strides in fertilizers, minimization of water use, and conservation of agricultural resources during…
A solar flare is a burst of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. They can strike without warning and your safety largely depends on being prepared and taking protective measures. The primary survival strategy involves taking cover in a shielded location to minimize exposure to the intense radiation and potential disruptions to technology and infrastructure. This could include seeking shelter in…
Generally, clearing a home, building, or commercial facility is accomplished with an AR or M4 type of weapon in combat and or SWAT operations. However, depending on the building size and potential for close quarters battle, a rifle may not be the best choice, especially for civilians. When thinking about survival training, it is important to choose the proper tool.…
I have said it before and will say it again; survival training is much more than considering a go bag. You need to think more strategically. Do you know how far your great grandparents were from their food sources in the early 1900s? They were generally within 15 miles, perhaps a little more. A food source is considered the different…
Survival training is more than living in the woods out of a backpack or strapping on assault gear like you’re a Special Operative on a mission. What is your life worth or that of your loved ones? This should be your primary question. The most common question I get is, “What should I prepare for?” The answer is simple, every…
Survival Training is all about a strategy. After a war or large-scale disaster such as a major drought or disease outbreak, several stages typically occur while individuals, societies, and communities strive to recover and rebuild. Numerous earthquakes have ruptured in Haiti since 2009. More recently (February 2023), Türkiye, Syria had catastrophic damage from an earthquake that measured about 7.5 on…
Today’s world is unpredictable to say the least. We have entered a time of never-ending crises; a world where peril can confront you on any street corner, shopping mall, fast food establishment, school, or park – almost anywhere at anytime. Your personal safety is of primary importance. While there are various self-defense strategies and non-lethal options available to you, it’s…