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The best survival knife should sport these features: fixed blade, full tang, overall length between 7 and 11 inches, single edge and able to retain an edge.

Are looters and looting after a natural disaster a modern phenomenon? Has it gotten worse? Here's a thought-provoking look at looters throughout history.

Looking for the best survival handguns? Read this article for the three rules to consider before buying any centerfire survival pistol or revolver.

Here are the three kinds of emergency water storage containers that every bug out bag must include.

Here is why Mutual Assistance Groups are important for a bird's eye view of preparedness in your community. Survival doesn't have to mean going it alone.

Not convinced survival firearms are a necessary part of preparedness? Here are 5 reasons why survival firearms are indispensable.

Whether you are making or joining a mutual assistance group (MAG), you'll want to check out the members first. Here are some must-know etiquette tips.

Here are 5 common ways mutual assistance groups (MAGs) are organized, plus 3 typical leadership options, presented by Charley Hogwood of P.R.E.P.

A growing number of backyard chickens are being given up to shelters because they've become inconvenient to owners. There's an easy solution to the problem.

Here's why the Ruger Mark II might be the best survival pistol. Do you agree? What's your pick for the best survival pistol? Find ideas here.

Check out these unlikely stashes for survival gear storage. These five spots around the home could hide almost anything with a little creativity.

Living Ready asked that question to its online community of prepared people. The answers will surprise you.

Here's how to choose a location for your mutual assistance group, divided by survival group and retreat group.

Writing a constitution for your mutual assistance group (MAG) will benefit everyone before, during and after SHTF or TEOTWAWKI. Here's how to do it.

Learn about the day-to-day chores mutual assistance groups will have to perform in order to maintain a functioning order. What skills will you contribute?

In a mutual assistance group (aka MAG) formed for disaster preparedness, security is the most important priority. Without it, nothing else can get done.