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10 Lessons From an Urban Escape and Evasion Class

In a kidnapping situation you have to assume you’re going to die and compliance won’t save you. The only things you should be thinking about are how to stay calm and what you can do to escape.

The Reality of TV Survival

4 life lessons learned from a reality TV show about surviving naked in the wilderness.

Self-Defense Cane Part III: Making a Bushcraft Cane

In a bug-out scenario, a self-defense bushcraft cane can be made from a fairly straight and knot-free tree branch, using a knife, rasp, and some paracord.

Insights From a Sandy Hook Survivor

On December 14, 2012, while working as a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Kaitlin heard the initial shots and immediately recognized what was about to happen.

Endurance Essentials

Being able to sustain optimal physical performance over long periods is the foundation of surviving, so here are methods to train to outlast the unknown.

SPOT Gen3

4oz. of life-saving technology that uses the Globalstar system of satellites to transmit GPS location and messages to family, friends, social networks, and the GEOS international rescue service.

Human Lie Detector

Learn how you can get complete and accurate information to help you or your loved ones survive when SHTF.

Learn How To Start Fires In Cold Weather

For any prepper, bushcrafter, or outdoor adventurer making a fire should be second nature. But what happens when you have none of your usual fire-starting tools?