We’ve all been there, stuck in situations where we simply can’t carry a weapon. Government office, school, airport, or simply a rigidly enforced no weapons policy. Even worse, let’s say you flew to an exotic location and the entire country is basically a gun free zone for you. What happens when you need a weapon? […]
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Crate Club: Five reasons to always have a hat
Take a look at pictures from any time in the history of warfare and what do you see? Troops with guns, uniforms and hats or helmets of some kind. While the kevlar and ballistic helmet has replaced the uniform three corner hat for general issue you can still find troops in beanies and ball caps. […]
How to keep an active shooter out of your room
In the past, we published an article on protecting our kids while they are at school when confronted with an active shooter or other violent situation. The knowledge contained in both 100 Deadly Skills books are worth their weight in gold in this day and age. The skills discussed here is a must for school teachers […]
Crate Club’s Deadly Deck: Kill, Survive, Evade
Clint Emerson and his Book 100 Deadly Skills is a must-read for anyone who has an even passing interest in fieldcraft should read. It provides 100 Deadly Skills in an easy to digest format that provides vivids illustrations combined with easy to read and remember instructions. Crate Club has partnered with Clint before, but in my opinion, the Deadly […]
Learn how to build improvised body armor
If you haven’t checked out book 1 of 100 Deadly Skills then you need to remedy that NOW. This first book covers many skills for personal protection whether you’re a normal dude working a 9 to 5 job, a world traveler or you’re an operative for one of the 3 letter agencies. There are many practical skills […]
Photo of the day: Violent Nomad Go! Bag
“Not all who wander are lost (as long as you have some VN kits with you). The Violent Nomad GO! Bag is always ready, even when you may be slacking. Loaded with tools to promote survival in any environment.” – Clint Emerson Check them out on the Violent Nomad website! *Photos courtesy of 100 Deadly Skills Facebook […]
Your last minute Christmas gift guide for men
The holidays can be stressful as you try to complete Christmas shopping for friends and family in-between work hours. That’s why NEWSREP put together a quick gift guide which should prove applicable for the man in your life, the veteran, the outdoorsman, or really anyone else who enjoys reading, travel, adventure, and even a few […]
100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition Skill 58 – Barricading Inward Opening Doors
100 Deadly Skills – Survival Edition – Skill 58 Barricading Inward Opening Doors. In a panic, most will pile up random items against a door to keep bad guys out. Which is better than nothing. There is always a more effective way. Barricading a door can be preplanned and rehearsed – which I highly recommend. […]
Dissecting the 100 Deadly Skills – Making a Diversionary Device
A Diversionary Device is always a handy tool to have. From flashbangs to flares a diversionary device commonly involves a flash and noise. They can be used for a variety of purposes, but each one typically served to buy you a few seconds of time and to make an enemy look left when you’re going […]
Survive a Bear Attack | 100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition
In the new 100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition book, Clint Emerson covers surviving a bear attack as one of the skills. Encountering a bear may seem like a distant possibility to most, even active outdoorsmen. We rarely hear about bear attacks and even more rare is hearing from those that survive bear attacks. Here is an […]