Courtesy of Real World Survivor After seeing the fabric of society torn several times in disasters that cut electric power in communities, forcing families to make do somehow, I have learned a couple of things. First, the most popular items that folks stock up on, food and water, were seldom unavailable and were the first […]
Survivor's Edge
Self-Defense Tips You Can Use Anywhere
You can survive any attack by being mentally prepared, having an action plan and possessing the proper tools, such as a firearm and/or an edged weapon like a knife. Generally speaking, the three areas where we go most often—the home, the office and in transit—are the places where we should be the most prepared to […]
4 Steps to Escape A Knife Attack
Preparing for an unarmed knife or machete attack is something most of us law-abiding citizens just don’t think about in our usual daily routines. This may sound like it’s supposed to happen somewhere else, but we have to face the facts—it’s happening everywhere, and you need to prepare now before you are chosen as the […]
Survive an Airplane Crisis
At any given time, about 500,000 people are flying somewhere in the world. The TSA screens around 2 million passengers a day, and there are estimated to be 30,000 to 40,000 commercial aircraft in active service. This means that a lot of folks go a lot of places in airplanes. While commercial air transportation remains […]
Save Yourself: 3-Step Transit Attack Escape Tactics
The first priority in any violent encounter is stopping power. And one of the most reliable ways to stop an aggressor without making use of a weapon is through incapacitation. In other words, knock him out. Unconscious people can’t attack anyone. Though this may seem a big challenge—particularly in the confined space of a subway […]
Should You Seek Shelter or Bug-Out During A Crisis?
(Originally published on Real World Survivor) Your ability to shelter in place will depend on several factors, including the severity of the crisis at hand and the impact that the crisis has on other locations throughout the United States and the world. The location where you live or take shelter can also make it easier […]