As it turns out in the face of reality, action really does speak louder than words. I read several of the Blog sites posted on prepping, survival issues, arming for Armageddon and much of the impractical advice that is dished out as though hordes of experts have contributed their wisdom.

I’m writing this article to stress and hopefully educate you on the importance of taking first aid classes, then to practice these skills. Much like marksmanship, running an assessment and/or performing CPR is a  perishable skill. To do that I will review the fundamentals of first aid, review a couple first aid treatments, and direct you toward local resources
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It was a year ago that I talked about this subject with a post entitled “Finding Like Minded People“. With the current political climate more and more people are attempting to find security in numbers and a group to call home. With my occupation and extra curricular activities like Bear Flag Trading Co. I have the opportunity to talk
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Freezing temperatures are on the way in the northern hemisphere, and have already settled in some places, so it’s time for a seasonal check of your emergency gear and supplies. I thought this winter emergency checklist would be helpful. You blokes Down Under, check back in a few months.

Louisiana State Police say that 6 million pounds of explosives, including M6 artillery propellant, were found recklessly packed into buildings and left in open cardboard boxes on long rows of pallets outside the old Louisiana Army Ammunitions Plant. Officials are now removing the explosives, but residents are expected to be under a mandatory evacuation order for at least a couple of days.