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Gun Buying Demand Surges for the Colt Python
Colt Python revolvers and all other Colt wheel guns are in big demand across the nation, with prices skyrocketing.
Preparedness Tips for Families of Divorce
Divorce complicates emergency preparedness plans, since a child could be with an ex when a disaster hits. Use these preparedness tips for those situations.
Photos: 5 Best Survival Handguns
Check out these photos of the five best survival handguns as selected by readers. Did your favorite make it? Be sure to leave a comment.
True Drowning Story: Why Mental Preparedness is Everything
This true story about a series of drownings demonstrates why letting emotions overcome judgement can be deadly. Practice mental preparedness to avoid it.
Tips for Using Glow-in-the-Dark Paint at Home for Survival
Read tips for using glow-in-the-dark paint around the home in case of blackouts and emergencies. There's much to consider when using glow-in-the-dark paint.
MAGs: What is Activation Planning?
Learn what activation planning is and what it means for preparedness when a disaster strikes a mutual assistance group.
Demystified: Ferrocerium and Mischmetal Fire Starter Rods
What's the difference between ferrocerium (ferro rods) and mischmetal fire starter rods? John D. McCann explains the story behind these fire starting tools.
Disaster Survival: When is it OK to Steal?
When it comes to disaster survival, is it ever OK to steal necessities? If that sounds unappealing, here are some alternatives.
How to Perform Chest Compressions
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to perform chest compressions. Unlike CPR, this critical first aid skill does not involve artificial respiration.
Gun Painting Trick: Use Gaffers Tape
Use gaffers tape for camo gun painting for an easy way to preserve gun parts and change patterns. Gun painting with gaffers tape won't make a mess, either.
5 Causes of Hypothermia Not Related to the Cold
Hypothermia isn't always related to air temperature. Here are five causes of hypothermia that have nothing to do with the mercury.
3 Reasons to Make Your Own Survival Kit
Commercial survival will work well, but there are good reasons to tailor one to suit your situation. Here are three reasons to make your own survival kits.
Managing Survival Resources in a Mutual Assistance Group
Knowing how to manage limited survival resources is critical to the operation of a mutual assistance group (MAG). Learn how in this in-depth article.
Make a TSA-Approved Carry-On Emergency Kit
Here's how to make a TSA-approved emergency kit that can go in your carry-on bag for traveling on an airplane. It includes a lighter, multitool and more.
How to Make a Wikiup Survival Shelter
Learn how to make a wikiup survival shelter using forest debris, such as leaves and branches, to keep warm in an outdoors emergency.
10 Winter Preparedness Tasks for the Home
Do these 10 winter preparedness tasks at your home to be ready for when the deep cold of December, January and February hits. Winter preparedness is smart.
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