I have often been accused of being too “Gun Happy” when it comes to prepping and survival. But I still maintain that unless you can adequately defend yourself, all the prepping in the world just makes you a convenient supply room for someone else and a convenient meal for buzzards. However, there is something that rates right up there with self protection and that will be your second consideration. Water.
Survival and Prepping
Surviving and preparing for catastrophy
First Aid Kits for Preppers
Knowing how to take care of immediate medical needs as well as having the equipment to do so is vitally important whether in a SHTF situation, or just day to day living. So lets look at some types of first aid kits you might consider, and where to locate them.
The Art of Bugging Out
This could literally be a life or death decision. It is not one you want to make haphazardly, on the spur of the moment, or based on emotion. You need a well thought out plan.
Bugout Triggers. When Do You Know When to Go?
Bugging out is an often discussed issue in the prepper community. You should have a plan for both staying in place (bugging in) and evacuating your domicile (bugging out) but what should cause you to make that serious and potentially life and death decision to bug out in a SHTF situation? There is no one size fits all, but there are areas of consideration you need to think about.
The Art of Bugging In
In a SHTF situation of serious results and duration, the decision to stay in your home or evacuate could mean life or death. You need to have a serious plan for both eventualities. So what do you need to consider for long term holing up in Ft. Livingroom?
To Bug In or Bug Out?
This is the tenth article in our series for the new prepper and it is one of the most serious decisions you may face. In a SHTF scenario, do you stay or go? If you wish to start the series from the begining, start here.
Emergency Evacuation Vehicle ( or Bug Out Buggy)
The subjct of the bug out vehicle has been visited many times on the net. There are various opinions prevalant as to type, fuel mileage, ect. There are many people who are new to the emergency preparation concept, and as this blog is primarily directed towards them, I thought to share my viewpoints.
Boyd’s OODA Loops! (No, It’s Not a Cereal)
Whether reacting to an immediate attack, or formulating a bug out plan, or putting together a long term sustainment plan, the thinking process is the same.
The Dog as Defensive Weapon and Alarm
Many people own dogs as pets, and many don’t. For those who do not, I suggest that you seriously consider a dog as an adjunct to your defensive arsenal and alarm system. Conventional wisdom indicates that the bonding between humans and dogs occurred between 19,000 and 30,000 years ago and most domestic dog breeds are descended from the Gray wolf.
Pt 2 OPSEC: How Much Do You Need?
In Part 1, we discussed some of the basic security measure a prepper (or anyone else for that matter) needs to implement to protect themselve. So lets continue on in search of OPSEC.
OPSEC How much do you need?
OPSEC=Operations Security. This military term has been broadly used to describe keeping other people, typically adversaries or potential adversaries from gaining information that could harm you.
Surviving the Active Shooter
“An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms”
Department of Homeland Security
These incidents are happening more frequently in public places, schools, and work environments. So how do you increase the odds of surviving?
Buying a Bug Out Bag
So now you have accumulated the necessary items to put a bug out bag (BOB) together and you need something to put it all in. Based on the premise that you may end up being foot mobile in a bug out situation, a rucksack is called for.
Putting a Bug Out Bag Together
Putting your bug out bag together requires careful thought. Lets look at some of the considerations involved.
Prepping Considerations, Terminology and the Bug Out Bag
The beginning prepper can get confused by much of the terminology being used in the prepping movement, but keep in mind that again, there is no “one size fits all” plan.
Every Day Carry (EDC)
These are the items you will have with you always at the office, school, business ect. These are lightweight items that fit comfortably on a belt, in pockets, in a purse, or a brief case.
Where to begin?
Our focus in our Preparation and Survival series is being directed toward those who are concerned and want to begin a logical preparation plan but are overwhelmed by the whole process.
Prepare for What?
By Johnnie L. Mock PSP
( Please note: This article was the first of a series I posted on my website geared towards the new prepper. If you want to read these in order, each article will have a link at the end taking you to the next)
When it comes to being intelligently prepared for unforeseen disasters, most Americans are like our friend above. However with the advent of shows like “Doomsday Preppers’ the “Prepping” industry is flourishing, and honestly concerned citizens want to prepare themselves and their families.
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