Patrick McCarthy

Ticks are an unavoidable fact of the outdoors, and while there’s no reason to lock oneself indoors during the warmer months, these tips can help you identify and avoid ticks.

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Though many will scoff at .22LR, it’s far more capable than most realize, and this BRN-22 build is totally appropriate for a low-key shoot-’n’-scoot bug-out plan.

This video shows how to produce flour from Polynesian arrowroot. The invasive species Japanese arrowroot, also known as kudzu, can be used in a similar manner.

It’s hard to beat a good protection dog, as most criminals would much rather pick a home or fight without a dog involved. Carefully evaluating your own budget, lifestyle, and time to commit to ongoing training are paramount.

Primarily intended for non-medical professionals, The Survival Medicine Handbook offers digestible chunks of information that most readers should be able to grasp.

The science of behavioral analysis is one of the most effective self-defense tools you can have. Spotting behavioral cues can help you avoid a fight before you're in it.

Jan Baalsrud was the only one of 12 Norwegian resistance fighters to survive after their boat was sunk by the Germans during WWII. His story of survival in the Arctic is inspiring.