improvised weapons
02/26/2019
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By Mary Miller
How to choose the right axe for any survival situation
In all of human history, axes are among one of the oldest, most versatile, and most important ever created. In our modern age, an axe can still be one of the most useful tools that you can bring with you when you camp out in the wilderness. Not only is it an excellent chopping tool, but […]
02/19/2019
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By Mary Miller
Using kitchen knives for survival
You might think that you are safest when you are at home, but home invasions can happen without warning and at any moment. Fortunately, since no one else knows your home as much as you and your family do, simply put, you have the home advantage. There are many everyday items in your house that […]
02/08/2019
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By Mary Miller
Non-lethal but effective weapons for home defense
A home is meant to be the safest place a person can be. If you are attacked at home, you should be able to defend yourself with an arsenal of non-lethal weapons that could just be lying around the house at your disposal. Thieves and burglars don’t have to be dealt with using lethal force. […]
12/20/2018
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By Mary Miller
The basic types of fire extinguishers and how to use them for self-defense
Fire extinguishers are useful for more than just fighting fires. If you are ever attacked, you can grab a nearby fire extinguisher to defend yourself. In a pinch, they make excellent non-lethal weapons. Here is a simple guide to the different kinds of fire extinguishers and how to defend yourself using them. (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) For […]
12/11/2018
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By Mary Miller
Home items that can be used as weapons when SHTF
Your house might just have an arsenal of weapons and you might not even know it. In case SHTF, arm yourself with these home items to protect yourself and your loved ones. (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) Walking sticks and canes These walking aids are among the oldest self-defense weapons known to man, dating back to thousands of […]
08/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Improvised weapons to look for when SHTF
In the event of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, can you keep your family safe when the power grid goes down and you can’t use your home security system anymore? Even if society collapses, you still need to keep your loved ones safe from harm, and you can do this by turning scraps into handy improvised […]
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