Your Home’s Passive Defenses – part 1

Dear Fellow Survivalist; Every home has at least some passive defenses, even if they are limited. These are the locks and other devices that we add to a home, which make it...

Your Home’s Basic Defenses

Dear Fellow Survivalist; The world we live in is full of dangers,...

Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best

Dear Fellow Survivalist; Last week, I wrote to you about situational awareness;...

Situational Awareness

Dear Fellow Survivalist; Carrying concealed will go a long ways towards protecting...

Selecting the Best Self-Defense Gun For You

Selecting a gun for self-defense is a very personal decision. If you...

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Another Tragic School Shooting
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Dear Fellow Survivalist; In last week’s letter, I presented the argument for why you should have alternate weapons and not just depend on a gun...
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Dear Fellow Survivalist; Most of the time, when we talk about defense, firearms are the weapon of choice. There’s a very valid reason for this,...
Developing a Defense Plan
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Dear Fellow Survivalist; We’ve talked quite a bit about defending yourself and your home, but we’ve left out one very important aspect; that of planning....

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