For the longest time, pepper spray has stood the test of time as a useful self-defense tool by civilians, sportsmen and law enforcement alike. A non-lethal tool, pepper spray does not require physical contact, and it lets a victim properly protect themselves without having to resort to aggressive force.
How to Survive Rip Currents
A rip current can turn an ordinary day at the beach into a deadly one if you are not careful. Any beach with breaking waves can suffer from rip currents, so it is important that you are on high alert any time you step into an ocean, sea or large lake. Being well prepared to handle rip currents before going into the water can be the difference between life and death.
Planning Will Help You Protect Your Home from Looters and Rioters
If the first decade of the 21st century has taught us anything, it’s that disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, and that urban areas are even more vulnerable than rural regions. In an extended disaster situation, you’ll need to be prepared to protect your property and the lives of you and your family members from scavengers and looters determined to get what you have, no matter the cost. Most people think that police or emergency services will help, but as was sadly evident after Hurricane Katrina, you can’t depend on them.
Auto Accident Scene: Do’s and Dont’s
So You’re driving along…
Traffic accidents are one of the most common survival situations in modern society; in 2009 there were 10.8 million traffic accidents with just under 34,000 fatalities. Your chances of encountering an accident scene in an urban environment are relatively high. If someone has already stopped to help and call 911, your best course of action usually is move along and don’t add to the traffic bottleneck. An important note: by law, all cellular service providers must connect you to 911, even if you do not subscribe. So if nothing else, buy a cheap phone and keep it charged and in your car. [Read more…]