When Situations Devolve into Anarchy Imagine this! You’ve been watching on the news politicians that go at one another’s throats, exchanging barbs and trading insults day-in and day-out. Things deteriorate, and before you know it, somebody gets shot at and killed. The country is fired up and society begins to deteriorate. The president and congressional leaders decide enough is enough. They send in the military to effectively shut down the country. Just like that, you’re in a state of emergency. Don't Get Caught Flat-Footed One minute, you’re going about your business, shopping, taking the kids to school, going for walks with your dog. The next minute, there are ...
How to Buy the Best Pocket Knife
What Type of Knife is Right for You? Knives are as unique as people, and a knife that suits one person may not suit another person. There are multiple factors that characterize a pocket knife. Design, price, balance, size, weight distribution, and intended use are just a few. Some knives are now historical artifacts and some are collectables. Other knives perform a specialty function; cutlery is specifically used in the kitchen. Pocket knives, though, are versatile and can be used everyday. When determining which pocket knife is right for you, it's important you know how you plan to use it and what factors you're looking for. In this post, I share how to buy the best pocket knife. ...
Why Every Prepper Needs to Train Without Technology
Sever Your Reliance on Technology I feel that I need to preface this post by saying that I am in no way advocating going into the wilderness without certain gadgets and supplies. When you walk out of your front door, please have a flashlight, a phone, a GPS device, an alternative mode of communications like a walkie talkie, and other great available safety gear. Now that I have that out of the way, let me begin explaining why every prepper needs to train without technology. I have a love-hate relationship with technology. It is incredibly useful, affordable, easy to use, and convenient. For me, technology is not a bad thing in itself. But, the problem is that many people have st...
What It’s Like to Survive Through the Coronavirus
How It All Started I commute by subway to Manhattan five days a week. The subway isn't glamorous, but it's cheaper and faster than driving. It's also very crowded. As the coronavirus started to consume the headlines, I was surprised to see that most commuters seemed unfazed. Sure, people kept their distance from those who were coughing, but it was otherwise business as usual. City officials weren't taking the coronavirus seriously, so commuters weren't either. Then, people started getting sick. About a month ago, my employer informed me that I was exposed to a colleague who tested positive for the coronavirus. I was worried that my colleague was just one of many who would become in...
Why Military Field Manuals Are So Important
An Underrated Genre I often find that people have one very important book genre missing from their personal libraries. Sure, they have some of the classics, a few self-improvement books, and maybe a couple of history books, but U.S. Military field manuals are notably absent. The U.S. Military is great at a lot of things. They train, equip, transport and support our troops all around the world. One thing that doesn’t always come to our attention, however, is that the U.S. Military is one of the largest educational institutions in existence. Each soldier, seaman, and airman has an important job to do. The U.S. Military is great at breaking down the technical skills and knowledg...
