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Traps for SHTF Home Security

Traps for SHTF Home Security

Following a Life Altering Event (LAE) that causes a breakdown of society and a loss of norms (law enforcement response, crime, security , etc); defend and protect life and assets using ethically questionable traps.

If some series of events occur that disrupt life to a degree where you are no longer safe and secure, advanced tactics may need to be employed to defend your family and belongings. The traps below may harm or entrap intr...

Training and Practices for Family Emergency Preparedness

Training and Practices for Family Emergency Preparedness

Run practice drills with your family. Think beyond the basic fire drill. What does everyone do if there is a break in or power outage? Does your kid know how to handle a knock at the door from a stranger? Why not cover some basic emergencies (calling 911, response to choking, etc). Make a game out of it if appropriate (also make them spontaneous after prior practice and instructions have been given). Train the skil...

Blackout Box Guide: Essential Power and Lighting Supplies

Blackout Box Guide: Essential Power and Lighting Supplies

A blackout box should focus on power sources and lighting to keep you safe and functional during power outages. Here's a detailed list of items to include:
1. Portable Power Supplies
Portable Battery Ba...

Window Defense - Precut Plywood Window Shutters for SHTF & Storms

Window Defense - Precut Plywood Window Shutters for SHTF & Storms

1. Cut sheet wood to fit windows.
2. Label them if for various sized windows.
3. Store with bag of screws or hammer/nails and install prior to civil unrest or storms.
In the event of a life altering event (LAE), quic...

Deter Looting & Marauding with the Appearance of an Abandoned House

Deter Looting & Marauding with the Appearance of an Abandoned House

Altering the appearance of your house to appear abandoned may deter looters or marauders following a life altering event (LAE) or SHTF emergence. Take steps to make your house look empty, rundown, uninhabited, and hardened. An abandoned house ty...

Power Outage Prepping

Power Outage Prepping

Here's the basic summary, store supplies and take necessary actions in-order-to meet electrical needs for extended outage periods.

 

When a suspected power outage occurs; check your breakers, nearby street lights, and neighborhood to determine if an isolated issue is impacting only your house or if the outage is out of your control. Contact utility provider, acquire as to cause and expected restoration time (sign up for alerts through your REP, TDSP, EDU, or TDU). Unplug sensitive electronics. 

Follow below courses of actions (COAs) and preparedness steps. As you prepare/ react to each time-framed category, all sup...

Securing & Concealing Defensive/Survival Implements on-body, in vehicle, etc.

Securing & Concealing Defensive/Survival Implements on-body, in vehicle, etc.

Securing and concealing your valuables, defensive tools, and preparedness gear will aid in ensuring they are there when you need them while not making you a target or victim of theft. This practice allows you to be ready for daily tasks, crisis situations, and life altering events. Here are some tips for storage on your person, in your vehicle, a...

Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) and the US.

Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) and the US.

Globally and locally, Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) is changing the modern warzone by broadening the prevalence of ongoing threats below the threshold of traditional armed conflict. This theater of operations is known as the gray zone. The U.S. is currently at war in this zone. Hybr...

Radio as a Contingency Communication for LAE / SHTF

Radio as a Contingency Communication for LAE / SHTF

Familiarize yourself with radio contingency communications IOT prepare for a life altering event (LAE). We'll review Ham, GMRS, MURS, FRS, NOAA, and tw...

Recognition of False Flag Events

False flag events are operations orchestrated by a government or organization intended to influence perceptions of target audiences by concealing or misrepresenting the attribution of the source actor or intended target. A False Flag is a direct action event accomplished through a series of supporting elements such as a propaganda campaign, insider activity, infiltrators within an organization/Gov entity, blackmailed proxy actors, and coincided occurrences. Situational Awareness of possible false flag activity is necessary to understand the current political landscape or 5th generation warfare efforts IOT to take the correct course of action or mindset change.

Food Readiness - Longterm storage and prepping

Food Readiness - Longterm storage and prepping

Cycle stored foods into your meals. Rotate in new shelf stable foods to replace what you've eaten. Spend an extra $5 every grocery trip to go towards sustainability (i.e. 2 cans of spam and a bag of rice). 1. Know the shel...

Prepping Courses, Training, Certifications, and Classes

Prepping Courses, Training, Certifications, and Classes

In order to be better prepared for a life altering event (LAE); training courses, practical exercises, and planning should be conducted. While this is not an exhaustive summary, these topical classes should provide an intermediary introduction to being ready for a worst case scenario.