Picking locks is easy once you’ve made a bump key. Plus: learn to prevent break-ins. A lock, in its simplest form, is just a series of pins, each of which has two parts that are illustrated in red and blue to the left. To pick a lock, you simply need to insert a pick and push …
Learning the basics of the lunar cycle can get you in tune with the rhythm of life that may become a reality if and when the SHTF. One the main reasons that the moon is such a reliable source of time measurement is that each phase is distinctive and easily identifiable. Let’s take a look at the basic phases …
Not a lot of thought is given to paint during a survival situation, but it may become necessary in order to protect the wood of structures at your bug-out location. The good news is that you can take advantage of an age-old paint recipe that can last up to 10 years. It’s completely non-toxic and only requires …
Anger is just as capable of killing us as the events that are threatening our lives. It can cloud judgment, encourage us to make irrational decisions and work against everything good that we are trying to accomplish. Anger is a natural and common psychological response to stress or loss, but it is something that should be dealt with …
Fear can be both good and bad. It can indicate to us that we are facing danger and need to react. It can also keep us from confronting things that make us uncomfortable. Fear can force us to take a step back and think about something, or it can cause us to freeze up and not think about …
The human mind, in most cases, reacts in certain ways when we are faced with life or death situations. Some of these reactions are helpful as they prevent us from doing things that will be deadly. On the other hand, they can inhibit us from doing the right thing, which can lead to a grim …
We’ve seen a resurgence in civil unrest over the past couple of years, and there have been many instances when government has decided to institute martial law to restore order. However, many people don’t realize the real impact that martial law has on our civil liberties and basic rights as American citizens. It is a widely-held …
5 gallon buckets are everywhere, and their practical uses are limitless. This makes them essential items to have on hand, and you can never have too many. Let’s take a look at a few examples of ways that you can use them in everyday as well as survival situations. Survival Storage 5 gallon buckets are a great …
The book of Leviticus in the Bible is probably one of the most debated and contentious in all of scripture. The restrictions placed on the Jewish people are seen by some as oppressive and others as a blessing and wise set of rules to follow. Many of the principles outlined in Leviticus are incredibly practical and beneficial …
How to Build a Rudimentary Day Time Signal Fire A good signal fire can be seen for miles in some cases, especially if someone from the air notices the smoke and flame. Building one can help you to attract attention when you want it, but it’s important to make it as effective as possible. …
