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Training is very important to being prepared for anything.  If you're training alone though that provides it's own set of challenges.  In order to help you out we found this article on how to train alone.  We hope it helps! From the article:  One of the most common questions I get regarding edged-weapon training is: How do I train if I don’t have a partner? Since self-defense is all about defending against another person, self-defense training is obviously more effective when done with a motivated, like-minded partner. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t develop usable, dependable skills without one....

Ballistics gel is something that not every survivalist uses but if you're one of the ones that does use it then you've come to the right place. We found this article with the easiest recipe on the internet for making your own.  We hope it helps! From the article:  First you’re going to need 3 basic things: A Mold – 4x3x8 inch pan. I got mine from Dollar Tree Gelatin – Knox Original Gelatine Unflavored. I got mine from Walmart. A Releasing Agent – Cooking Spray – I got mine from Smith’s Second, follow these steps:Stir 6 oz. of gelatin (12 packets)...

Meat is essential to survival.  At least it's easier with it.  Meat needs to be preserved though in order to last.  We found this article that we hope will help you learn how to preserve meat without a refrigerator.  We hope it helps! From the article:  Various methods can be used to preserve or to cure meats to eliminate the need for refrigeration. Before the use of pressure-cooking to “can” meats, meats were air-dried, cured with salt and sugar and/or a combination of smoke and heat. Today nitrates, sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate are also added along with salt and...

Carrying conceal is the ultimate in personal safety.  Knowing how to do it though is another matter.  In order to help you out we found this article.  We hope it helps! From the article:  Pete Buchwalter, a range master at Hoover Tactical Firearms, is carrying 17 concealed weapons in this photo. Here's what he's packing and where. See the video showing the location of each handgun below.   1. Back holster: .380-caliber handgun2. Inside jacket pocket: .38-caliber handgun 3. Inside jacket pocket: .40-caliber handgun 4. Shoulder holster: .45 acp handgun 5. Shoulder holster: .45 acp handgun 6. Right hip holster:...

Tampons.  Most men wouldn't be caught dead buying or handling them.  However this article we found has caused us to rethink that.  Maybe it will for you too! From the article:  Do me a favor for the next five minutes. Try to forget everything you know about tampons. I know, it's hard. But pretend that this is the first time you have ever seen or heard of the item below, and it is a new survival product on the market: the Tactical Adventure Medical Preparedness Outdoors Necessity (T.A.M.P.O.N.). All kidding aside, a tampon really does have a ton of uses...

Everyone knows what a silencer is.  What is less known is how one actually works.  In order to answer that question we found this article.  We hope it helps answer your questions! From the article:  Silencers are a greatly misunderstood component of firearms, due in large part to their portrayal in video games and actions movies. Although silencers can greatly reduce the noise of a firearms, they do not eliminate the sound of a gunshot completely. Instead, silencers limit the noise to a hearing-safe level, keeping a firearm's burst below 140 decibels. A pistol equipped with a silencer, for example,...

Every prepper wants to be more prepared.  One thing you can do is to learn from other experts.  We found this article with the 20 best prepper shows to watch on Netflix.  We hope it helps! From the article: Netflix has several great TV shows to choose from. There many great movies and documentaries I could have included as well, but the list would have been too long. Keep in mind that most of this is “edutainment.” While you can learn a lot, you should always double check what you learn from these shows because some of them–cough! man-vs-wild! cough!–have been...

Glow sticks are an essential part of any preppers survival pack.  However they only last a predetermined amount of time.  Or does it?  We found this article with a trick to make them last longer.  We hope it helps! From the article:  Whether you use glow sticks for fun or for tactical purposes, the fact remains that they are designed to be a single use disposable item… With this little trick you should be able to kind of recharge and reuse good quality glow sticks. Glow sticks tend to last anything from a few hours to several days. The trick...

Survival is the name of the game.  Being a prepper you know that.  Now depending upon the situation that happens in the future it's important to be prepared for all situations.  Including communicating without talking.  In order to help you out we found this article with different hand signals. We hope it helps you feel more prepared! From the article:  Having a good understanding of tactical hand signals amongst your urban survival group will be a force multiplier when SHTF. Being able to communicate silently amongst each other will be critical to staying alive and taking out the enemy. Share this...

Duct tape has many uses. This isn't something new. What you might not know is how to use it to survive. We hope this article helps you out! From the article: Duct tape has gained almost a cult following due to its wide array of uses. Whether you wish to make a custom wallet or the most colourful dress at the party, duct tape does far more than secure and item. While it features many quirky and fun uses, duct tape has become the go-to item for survivalists throughout the world. Explore how this everyday item could potentially save your...