Six Tips to Growing Wild Mushrooms at Home

Cultivating wild mushrooms at home for gourmet or medicinal purposes is an exciting and rewarding experience. Fresh wild mushrooms are most tastier than the ones purchased at a grocery store. It requires some specific tools and a cool, dark place for the spores to cultivate. If done properly, you can have your own wild mushrooms within six weeks. The two most popular mushrooms that can be grown at home are the oyster and shiitake mushroom.

Things you’ll need:

• Wild mushroom spore or spawn
• Large pan or growing tray
• Mushroom growing medium (hardwood shavings, straw, composted manure)
• Heating pad
• Potting soil
• Cloth
• Spray bottle

 Step 1

Pick your variety of wild mushroom spores (aka seed) or spawn (seedlings). You can purchase these at spore banks. Shiitake and oyster mushrooms (as shown above) are some ...

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How to Send Messages During An Emergency

Every family and even community living in a disaster prone area should prepare a sound and clear emergency communications set up. It's of important importance that you train among each other and ensure that everyone understands the steps completely. This can be especially true for kids, since they're prone to forget what doesn’t interest them personally. Otherwise, they should understand the importance of your training sessions and why you, as a family, have to do this.

Optionally, you can try to turn it slightly into a game, however you still have to point out that, in a real emergency scenario it won’t be as fun as during the training. The concept is to engage all members of the family, have them all understand the importance of your emergency communications plan and yet, not be stressed during the training.

The principle behind the acronym COMMUNICATE

This acronym is popular among preppers (and crafted by ready.gov) and they use it to easily remember some of the most crucial points of an emergency communication plan.

• Create the family plan and stick to it. Spread among all family members emergency phone numbers, including the personal phone numbers of each family member. Give information to meeting locations.
• Options: you can use various items to establish communication. From the cell phone, to stationary phones and emails as well.
• Make sure to get acquainted with your child’s school emergency plan
• Make a plan on where to meet if you can’t get to your home, in case of a disaster/emergency
• Understand – it takes time to get through to all your family members. It requires patience. Don’t panic.
• Needs – your pets also must be considered, including their needs. Take a cage if you have a cat. Don’t leave them behind.
• Information – You need to stay informed at all times. Get an emergency radio, watch the news, read online, etc. In severe cases, only the battery-operated radio will be of help.
• Copy the plans, and keep them in a place which you can access within seconds. This is especially important during emergencies, when you need to leave quickly.
• Ask your children and partner how they feel, both about the situation and the emergency plan. Discuss the plan together. Make sure the kids understand it.
• Take your children and spouse to see the meeting locations and spots. Go there together now and then in order to remember the directions. They need to get through to them without much of a thought.
• Emergency – Talk about the different levels and severity of emergency situations. Talk about the dangers of each emergency type, and how that will affect your plan.

This was a simplified overview offered by the government so that you remember the most important aspects of the emergency communications plan.

When talking about the emergency communications plan, we need to point out the purposes of this plan. These are three simple purposes:

• To initiate the plan, or change some step of its execution
• To initiate/inform the beginning a stage/phase of the plan
• To inform of your status/requirements, also known as situation report (SITREP)

It can be said straightaway that if you need to communicate for some other reason or purpose, this suggests that your plan has actually failed. An emergency communications plan shouldn’t be about anything however the beginning, phases, ending of the plan, and regular reports. No other reason should be enforced in your plan ...

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Prepare for Anything

A war, at some point in the future, is a nearly inevitable prospect, no matter where you live. That means it’s crucial that you understand not only what it would mean for a war to occur in your area, but also that you understand what you should do if that war does occur.

By understanding how to prepare yourself before the war occurs, you’ll be ready for the event if and when it ever does. After all, you definitely don’t want your family to be stuck suffering from a war that they have no control over. Make sure you prepare for war to reduce this possibility.

Building your stockpile

One of the first things that you want to do is create a stockpile of everything you could possibly need if you became cut off from the rest of the world. That stockpile should include a large number of things but there are some that will be more important than others, and that means you need to make sure you have those items in larger quantities.

So what should you be including in your stockpile so that your family is going to be safe and protected no matter what may come?

Food

The most important thing in your stockpile is going to be food and water. You need to have enough so that if you are cut off from the rest of your city or town you’ll have enough to get your entire family through. This is going to take up a lot of space in your stockpile and that means you need to have a dedicated area where you can easily store it.

Make sure you are stockpiling foods that are perishable rather than a lot of microwave or even stovetop meals. You need to operate on the assumption that you will have no electricity and that means only items you can eat as they are (the majority of your stockpile) or items that can be cooked over a fire.

Survival gear

There are a large number of products that should be part of your survival gear stockpile. These would include things like knives, rope, hiking boots, canvas or tents and anything else you might need if you had to hike through the wilderness. This is entirely possible if a war occurs and especially if that war starts to get ugly quickly.

You may need to simply disappear with the rest of your family and make sure that you are able to survive in the wilderness. There are a lot of tools you’re going to want and you’ll need to make sure that most of them can fit into a knapsack before you go as well.

The best thing to do with your survival gear is to find the most important items, things like a compass, a large knife for cutting branches or meat if you go hunting, rope, canvas and non-perishable food and packing it into a heavy duty knapsack. You’ll want a bag for each member of your family, but make sure that it’s the right ...

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How to Survive Doomsday

For those of you who suppose that social collapse is nothing but a good idea for a horror flick, we’ve got news for you: even National Aeronautics and Space Administration thinks it’s attending to happen all too soon as a result of our society has reached the same stage all great societies do before crumbling to the ground. The point is that we’ve spent most of our natural resources, which will result in our unimpeded doom. But there are also other scenarios we might want to think about that will hasten our demise, apart from global warming, like a virus or perhaps a generalized power outage.

In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to understand to get yourself prepared for an occurring disaster that might ruin our society, and the way you'll survive in those heinous conditions.

What are the worse case scenarios?

To be honest, the absolute worse that can happen is a nuclear bomb. But if that’s the case, we’re all dead, except those who’ve built impressive and durable bunkers with tons of provisions. However, there are some different things that may happen which we can be ready for.

A zombie virus

It’s true that medicine has advanced tremendously, but that facilitated the evolution of different dangerous things, since certain viruses have become immune to medication. It’s not far-fetched to think that we can be infected with something so strong which will control our minds, and remodel us completely.

Besides, there are all types of experiments being done we don’t know about that can facilitate the evolution of this kind of virus.

A power outage

If that happened, we wouldn’t have any access to:

• Food – Crops need to be watered, and irrigation systems will fail. But food also needs to be transported, and that can’t be done without electricity.
• Running water – You can’t have that without electricity, and generators work for a limited time.
• Heat – Most heating systems need electrical power to work.

Additionally, all the prisons in the world have electrical fences and power-activated doors, which would suddenly ...

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How to Escape Handcuffs, Zip Ties & Duct Tape Restraints

Though most preppers, survivalists and escape artists teaching folks how to escape from restraints, no matter if they're handcuffs, zip ties, duct tape or rope automatically assume you're trying to escape from a home invasion or kidnapping situation, even though when talking about a society collapse scenario, your biggest threat will most likely be police and military personnel.

In a society collapse situation, money will likely be worthless, stores will be pillaged and their shelves will be empty and the infrastructure can likely be down, that means no fuel, electricity, water, sanitation, law or order. In fact, emergency situations even not as severe, usually turn cops into violent, power-hungry control freaks and/or vigilantes.
Then there's the probability that martial law. ...

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How to Make a Bow in Your Garage With $15

One of the benefits of archery is that in the long run, it’s not a really expensive hobby. Unlike firearms, you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on ammunition to maintain your proficiency. And since bows aren’t as loud or damaging as firearms, there’s a good chance that you won’t need to pay to visit an archery range unless you live in the town. Your backyard would be sufficient for that.

However, there will be some steep up front costs. Still not as bad as the price of a firearm in mos ...

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17 Ways to Keep Your House Cool and Save Money

The seasons come and go, each with its own set of characteristics that can either be easy or difficult to get through. Summer is just around the corner and while it’s fun to go to the beach, the same cannot be said about going back to a home that feels like an oven. Turning on the air conditioning is the most convenient solution, but you won’t be excited to see the electric bill.

As the summer heat seems to lengthen and intensify each year, we preppers need to do something about it without having to resort to the expensive and artificial way of cooling our homes. Here are some tips to deal with the heat wave while saving money in the process.

1. Dehumidify

If you live in a humid area, your sweat will stay wet. Wear loose cotton and other natural fabrics. Removing the humidity will help you feel cooler.

2. Reduce and reflect sunlight

Sunlight alone can increase the temperature in your home. Keep that light from entering your interior and you can feel the difference.

3. Turn off lights when not in use – especially incandescents

Light bulbs produce heat, especially the incandescent ones. If you can’t replace these antique type of bulbs, the least you can do is minimize their usage.

4. Be smart about your doors

If a room is cooler than the outdoor temperature, close the door. This way the cold will not leave the room even in the warmest part of the ...

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Five Home Remedies For Ganglion Cysts - Naturally

Ganglion cysts are small, round bags or lumps filled with a viscous and thick liquid, which usually forms in a joint or a tendon.The size of these cysts can range from pea-size to nearly an inch in diameter.

They usually form over a joint or tendon in the fingers, wrists, ankles or soles of the feet.The most common symptoms of a ganglion cyst are pain and discomfort along with tingling sensations, numbness or muscle weakness. Depending on the size, these cysts may feel firm or spongy. The exact cause of developing ganglion cysts is not known, but any joint or tendon irritation or mechanical changes may trigger this problem.

These cysts are most common in people between the ages of 15 and 40, particularly women and gymnasts who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist. People suffering from osteoarthritis or those having a joint or tendon injury are also more likely to develop this problem. And you should know that some ganglion cysts heal with simple medications and home treatments, but in some cases surgical removal is considered the best option.

These are the top 5 natural remedies for treating ganglion cysts:

• Black Tea Bags

The acidic property of black tea helps heal a ganglion cyst and prevents it from getting worse. The tea’s anti-inflammatory nature also provides relief from pain and swelling. Here’s what you need to do: first, you need to dip a black tea bag in warm water for 5 minutes. The, you need to remove it and squeeze out the excess water. Now, you need to hold the moist, warm tea bag over the affected area for 10 minutes. Note: make sure you repeat this healing method few times every day for several days.

• Frankincense Oil

Frankincense oil is an effective astringent that can help reduce the size of a ganglion cyst and prevent it from recurring. It can also ease the pain. Here’s what you need to do – you need to apply 2 drops of frankincense oil on your cyst. Then, you need to cover it with a soft, clean bandage. Note: make sure you do this treatment every day, using a clean bandage each time, until the size has reduced. Continue applying the oil for a couple of weeks to reduce the risk ...

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Emergency Planning: Focusing on Preparation

Have you been asked by these questions before? What’s within your fridge right now? Is your dog food or cat food edible by humans? Do you have an emergency meeting place for your family?

Who’s going to get your children in school, in case, you did not make it? Do you even have dogs at home? Well, these questions might be some what intimidating, privacy intruding, and all the more, unusual for you to answer. But, if you're familiar with emergency planning, you'll instantly know that the inquirer may be talking your family’s preparation for emergency situations.

Emergency planning, sadly is one of the least focused aspects of family safety planning. Your family may have been through all kinds of safety activities such as engaging in seminars regarding family emergence response, you'll have all the books of safety and emergency for homes, you could be installing the most high tech security and alarm system in your house, but if you don’t have an emergency plan when that dreaded day comes, it'd all be of no use.

Fortunately, you never have to add worry lines on your face. You can truly do something to prepare your people of worst case situations. Remember, that after you do emergency planning, you consider all the possible threats, calamities and disasters that may come. Home related emergencies may include the most common, electrical or fire accidents, physical accidents like falling from the stairs, to gas leak explosion, earthquake, typhoons and ...

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Safer Bug Spray: Natural Bug Repellents

With summer come the mosquito bites. And with the bug bites come the bug-borne diseases. But while the threat of West Nile virus or Lyme disease might make you uneasy, so might slathering your kids with a chemical bug repellent every day.

So how do you weigh the risks of the insects with the risks of the chemicals engineered to keep them away? Is there a natural bug repellent that works?

“This is a hard issue,” says Sonya Lunder, MPH, a senior analyst at the Environmental Working Group in Washington D.C. “It’s one that I’ve gone through many times before, both as an expert in toxics and as a parent.”

The good news is that there are some all-natural bug killers that can keep insects off you, your kids, your pets, and your garden.

Natural Bug Repellents: What Are the Options?

The bug sprays on the market – including ones with DEET – have been deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency, at least when used as directed. Still, many parents want to limit their kids exposure to potentially toxic chemicals. So what are some natural bug repellent alternatives?

• Soy-based products. A 2002 study of mosquito repellents found that the soy-based Bite Blocker for Kids was the most effective natural alternative to DEET. This natural bug repellent offered more than 90 minutes of protection, better than some low-concentration DEET products.
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus.This natural oil, which comes from the lemon eucalyptus tree, is recommended by the CDC as an alternative to DEET. “It seems to work really well, but hasn’t got a lot of attention,” says Lunder. Several studies have found this natural bug repellent as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes. It may also work well against ...

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Six Reasons to Use A Old School Mower

An old school mower may sound kind of boring, but I was excited when my friend brought one home from an auction for only a dollar. But then, just knowing how to do things the “old school” way gives me a feeling of satisfaction. So why do I think mowing the “old school” way may be better than a self-propelled or riding mower?

1. It’s free to use. Push mowers run on human energy. In other words, the only thing spent on mowing the lawn is the energy from the person using it.
2. Push mowers don’t pollute. Using an old-fashioned hand mower doesn’t use gasoline, diesel or any other polluting fuel. And it’s not just fuel pollution that is saved; there’s no noise pollution either!
3. Maintenance is simple. With a push mower, there are no complicated wires or engines to navigate. If something needs fixing, it’s straightforward. Other than keeping the blades sharpened — if not self-sharpening — and keeping the mower out of inclement weather, there’s nothing to maintain ...

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Get Rid Of Gout With This Natural Treatment

Gout is a complex form of arthritis, and although it’s shrouded in mystery and often overlooked by people who don’t suffer it, it can be excruciating and debilitating to those who do. It's caused by a build-up of uric acid in the blood, which is the product of the breakdown of waste substances that sometimes dissolve in the blood and obtain processed by the kidneys.

For people who suffer gout attacks, their kidneys don’t get rid of the acid fast enough and it crystallizes and collects in the joint. Symptoms include sudden pain, tenderness, heat, and redness in joints. In many cases it's at the base of the big toe, and the pain will be so unbearable that even a feather light touch are too much to bear.

Gout is chronic, and there are an honest number of people out there who don’t need to be on aspirin for the rest of their lives. By creating a mix of those ingredients and tapping into their natural healing properties, you can help relieve/prevent your symptoms, similar to how a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory would.

Ingredients: Pineapple, turmeric, ginger root, tart cherry juice...

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How To Survive in a Urban Flood Disaster

Floods happen slowly, usually with lots of warning. Spring thaws and heavy rainfall from tropical storms and hurricanes are the usually the culprits. National and local news stations closely watch the progress of major storms, predicting possible ways through modeling.

The models help inform us of potential danger when a path is in line with a city or town. Everyone has a TV or smartphone and will apprehend when a flood is coming and be ready to prepare.

As much as some floods can be predictable and detoured via sandbags, they can also turn wild, especially in urban environments that aren't ready to handle or haven't experienced serious flooding in the past. The gulf coast, the New York/New Jersey region and, last, the Carolinas are a few unhappy examples of areas caught off guard by the extreme winds and rains that bring devastating floods. Floods turn violent and quick when dams and levees fail or an ice-jammed river suddenly dislodges. That's when water can rise quickly without warning. These flash floods are the most dangerous since they're less predictable.

Floods knock out power, contaminate water supplies and make roads impassable. These high water levels are also typically slow to leave. High water can linger for days ...

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Desk-Size Turbine Could Power a Town

GE Global Research is testing a desk-size turbine that could power a small town of about 10,000 homes. The unit is driven by “supercritical carbon dioxide,” which is in a state that at very high pressure and up to 700 °C exists as neither a liquid nor a gas. After the carbon dioxide passes through the turbine, it's cooled and then repressurized before returning for another pass.

The unit’s compact size and ability to turn on and off rapidly could make it useful in grid storage. It’s about one-tenth the size of a steam turbine of comparable output, and has the potential to be 50 percent efficient at turning heat into electricity ...

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Stay Safe With Your Own Safe Room

To many, safe rooms or panic rooms are a new phenomenon. The principle of a safe place to hide, however, has been around for centuries. In medieval times, castles were designed with a special room called a “keep.”

This was a room built deep inside the castle where groups could hide during an attack. In the 1950s, a large number of Americans built fallout shelters out of fear of a nuclear attack. Safe rooms and spaces are still found today to varying degrees. This is especially true in the Midwest, where storm shelters are especially common.

In a more modern and specific capacity, though, a safe room is a place where you can hide in the event something dangerous occurs. The most common threat is a home invasion. A Hollywood version of this can be seen in ...

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Most Poisonous Spider

Whether you're a regular outdoor enthusiast or just cautiously curious, it’s fascinating to learn about the tiny, yet fierce creatures in our world. It’s quite phenomenal to think that something small enough to fit in the palm of your hand can be the cause of your death. If you're in the woods or wild, it’s almost easier to realize such threats as bears.

Smaller critters like spiders, on the other hand, have a way of sneaking up on you and really catching you off guard. All the more reason to make yourself aware of the most toxic spider in your region and any areas you plan on visiting.

The most deadly spider

There are a number of incredibly dangerous arachnids around the world. However, according to The Guinness Book of World Records, the most venomous spider is the male Sydney Funnel-Web spider or Atrax Robustus. This spider is native to various parts of Australia and is part of a bigger group of similar ...

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How to Light Your Way When the World Goes Dark

One of the disasters people are most afraid of has got to be an electromagnetic pulse. Whether natural (from solar flares) or man-made, an EMP pulse will fry all electronics and the power grid, and the only way to save some of them is to place them in Faraday cages (that may or may not work).

Even if an EMP doesn’t happen, blackouts do occur, and the aging US power grid is failing, they happen more and more often. The average number of minutes Americans stay without electricity is increasing year after year so need to find solutions to protect ourselves.

So let’s see what some of the ways to have light when everyone else is in the dark are.

Flashlights

One of the first things preppers do when they start stockpiling is they get flashlights. And why not? They’re fun and the diversity make sit a challenge to get quality ones for a fair price. You will need:

• a mini-flashlight on your keychain (I know what you mean, you’ve got a flashlight on your phone, but it’s always good to have a back-up)
• flashlights for your survival bags
• flashlights inside your home
• flashlights inside your car and/or other vehicles you use (including a bike)
• flashlights at your bug out location
• flashlights inside your safe room

That’s a lot of places to keep them! This doesn’t mean you have to go to Amazon right now and buy 20 of them. Take it slow, read the reviews, know your needs, get one or ...

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Five Powerful Home Remedies That Help You To Get Rid Of Joint Pain

Joint pain is a very common problem with many potential causes – however it’s usually a result of injury or arthritis. Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any injury to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a ton of pain.

A large number of factors can contribute to joint pain and these include trauma, heavy lifting, fractures, arthritis, etc. As you get older, painful joints become increasingly more common, however still many kids who are also affected with this condition. But here are few natural remedies that research suggests may actually facilitate ease joint pain.

Onions

Like all the ingredients the onion also has anti-inflammatory properties. Consisted of sulfur compounds that are essential in providing growth of enzymes that trigger the pain. According to a study, onions have morphine-like analgesic effects on joint pains. Ensure to add lots of onions to your diet henceforth.

Epsom salt

For years is used Epsom salt because of the high level of magnesium in treating joint pains.

Steps:

• Add half cup of Epsom salt to a large bowl of warm water
• Stir it well
• Submerge your sore joints (area that’s paining) in the liquid

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Venomous Snakes of North America

It’s warming up outside and spring and summer will arrive in a blink of an eye. Campgrounds and hiking trails will be full of your fellow outdoorsmen and of course, the occasional run-in with a snake. In this article, I’m going to share a list of North American venomous snakes to be on the lookout for.

Rattlesnakes

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Commonly found in the southeastern regions of the United States in lower coastal plains; southeast North Carolina to the Florida Keys, west to south Mississippi, and east Louisiana. Attains a maximum length of 96″ which makes it our largest rattlesnake. This snake has a reputation for being the most dangerous snake in North America.

Timber Rattlesnake

Commonly found in most of the eastern regions of the United States, except the extreme northern regions. Attains a maximum length of about 75″. Prefers remote wooded hillsides with rock outcrops, swampy areas, and floodplains.

Mojave Rattlesnake

Commonly found in southeastern regions of the United States; south Nevada, south California and southwest Utah. Attains a maximum length of about 51″. Prefers upland desert flatland supporting mesquite, creosote bush and cacti; also arid lowland with sparse vegetation, grassy plains, Joshua tree ...
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Plants That Repel Insects and Pests

Repel Insects and other Pests…Naturally! Here are eight plants that can deter those annoying insects and different pests such as mice.

Mint

Mint is a helpful and cheap herb that can repel flies. You can use mint in both kinds – in fresh or dried form – to discourage flies. Apart from flies, mint is also helpful against mosquitoes, ants, and mice. You can keep crushed mint leaves in shallow bowl, to keep flies away. If you want, you can also fill few muslin tea bags with dried crushed mint leaves and keep them in the infested areas.

Tip: Because mint grows so quickly, keep your mint plant in its own pot to prevent it from taking over your garden.

Bay Leaves

Bay leaves produce a subtle scent that flies hate. Different insects like moths, roaches, earwigs, and mice also hate the fragrance of bay leaves. You can grow bay leaf plants in pots to place in the infested areas to keep roaches, flies, and mice away. Dried bay leaves ar equally effective in repelling flies.

Lemongrass

To help deter mosquitoes with its robust fragrance, plant lemongrass along walkways and in locations near seating areas. Also, plant lemongrass in large planters ...

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Important Things You Need To Know About Survival Pistol

In a true survival situation, there are going to be numerous challenges and dangers. You are not only going to have to survive the elements and what it means to live without modern conveniences, but you will also have to survive people trying to live in chaos. Chaos does something to the human brain. It makes people crazy. It makes them desperate.

The survival instinct kicks in and things get dangerous for everybody. Self-defense is going to be a must after a major event or collapse that sends the nation into a tailspin. A survival pistol is your best chance of staying alive and protecting you and yours.

In today’s world, we live by a moral code. We have social standards that the majority of the population follows. You wouldn’t go to your neighbor’s house, kick the door in and take everything they had in their cupboards. If the neighbor tried to stop you, you wouldn’t hurt them or worse, kill them. It isn’t necessary and you are not that person. Neither is your neighbor — in today’s world.

In a world where there is no food supply, there is no law to count on and tomorrow is an uncertainty, people are going to have a different idea of what is acceptable on the social/moral scale. It is all about survival. Only those who are willing to go against those moral codes will have what it takes to fight and steal and take what they need to survive. Good people will abandon their niceties and they will be willing to hurt you or kill you to take what you have.

You have to be able to defend yourself. A gun is the weapon of choice simply because it is ...

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Ten Backcountry Pocket Pistols For Self-Defense

Those who travel the backwoods trails, pitch their tent in campgrounds or meander along the banks of streams and lakes in search of fishing holes often like to supplement their outdoor equipment with a small, lightweight handgun. The role of this handgun is multifaceted, as it may be used to kill threatening venomous snakes, pot small game, ward off potential attackers or provide plain plinking fun.

The premise for our outdoor journey may not be taking us into grizzly country, but we still can’t discount running into a rabid fox or raccoon. While there are autoloading pistols that might fill this niche, they are not as versatile as a revolver ammunition-wise, especially if you want to carry shot cartridges. Let’s take a look at a number of handguns that might offer some comfort and protection in the backwoods with a certain level of convenience.

Bond Arms Snake Slayer

If your biggest fear is “Mr. No Shoulders,” you might want to select something like the Bond Arms Snake Slayer. This over/under, two-shot derringer is configured with 3.5-inch barrels, an overall length of 5.5 inches and weighs 22 ounces empty. It is chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge and will also take .410 shotgun shells. With this gun, you can even swap barrels in a number of different lengths and calibers, adding to its versatility. Crafted from stainless steel and fitted with extended rosewood grips, it has a single-action mechanism with a rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins and a crossbolt safety. Fixed sights add to the rugged simplicity of the Snake Slayer.

Heizer Defense PS1 Pocket Shotgun

For those looking for simplicity in form and function, Heizer Defense has the PS1 Pocket Shotgun. This is like a single-shot, break-open .410 scattergun that you can literally put in your pocket. It will not only take 2.5-inch shotgun shells, but also chambers .45 Colt cartridges. The grip portion of the receiver is hollow so you can store two extra .45 Colt cartridges inside. With the many choices offered today in .45 Colt/.410 ammunition, you can match your load with the anticipated need, be it defense, hunting or plinking. The PS1 is all stainless steel and can be had in silver ...

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Prep For Children

Losing a child could be a parent’s worst nightmare. We may not be ready to protect our kids every second of every day, however we can put preventative measures into place that will help. Educating our kids on safety issues from an early age is the most effective way to safeguard them. They'll have grown up following safe guidelines, will have experience in making good choices and will know they will come to you if something happens.

ID KIT:

Begin by completing a child identification kit for each child that may be obtained from local police departments or on-line. Oftentime parents are overcome with emotion and having a child ID kit makes it simple to get valuable info to the police quickly. These kits usually include a recent picture, a fingerprint chart, a DNA sample and different identifying components. To be most useful, ID kits should be updated each six months until the kid becomes older, then just the picture needs to be updated.

CRITICAL RESPONSE:

As they grow, your kids will be on their own more usually, so teaching them how to be safe and what to do in emergencies from an early age is one of the mos ...

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