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Here’s My 10-Point “Bugout Plan Review” Of One Warrior’s Prepping Journey

Joshua and I agree on most things – but here’s where I think he should improve his bugout plan…

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Uh-Oh! I Just Tested My Bugout Plan And Here’s What Worked (And What FAILED!)

I just tested my family’s bugout plan and hoooo-boy did I ever learn a few things on my trip!

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Building A Concealed Carry “Capsule Wardrobe” For The Warrior Woman

Are you a “Warrior Woman” who carries a concealed firearm for personal projection? Here’s how to pick the perfect outfit that screams both “chic” and “I can handle myself”

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X-Treme Hostage Survival Tactics (Podcast 475)

Could YOU survive being abducted… held captive for days? Weeks? Years? These “military tactics” will show you how!

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Urban Escape & Evasion Tactics From A Former LA Gang Member (Podcast 474)

These are the tactics you’ll need when you’re being hunted in the dark shadows of an urban battle zone!

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What Does It Take To Be A “Strong” Man? [Defenders Live Roundtable]

This roundtable discussion with a female firearms instructor, a cop, and two combat veterans is probably the WEIRDEST podcast episode we’ve EVER done!

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How To Develop A “Modern Minuteman Mind-Set” For Self-Reliance And Self-Protection

Here’s how to think, train, and persevere like this patriotic class of “Warriors” from the days of our forefathers!

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“Strike Signals”: How To De-Code An Aggressor’s Silent Warning Signs Of An Attack

Discover Sean Grogan’s insider secrets for how to “read minds” and spot an aggressive individual’s subconscious warning signs that he’s about to attack!

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How To Build Self-Reliance To Survive Almost Anything! [Podcast #469]

When faced with a threat, YOU are the only one you can count on to keep safe. This is the #1 thing you need to be “Warrior-Ready” when crisis strikes!

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Self-Defense LIES (And A Better Way To Train For The Street!)

Does YOUR combatives training pass this “3-step test” for being street-ready?

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How To Grow Your Own “Survival Medicine Cabinet”

When YOU are your family’s own doctor and pharmacist, will you have the right medicine on hand?

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7 Key Factors To Develop Your “Combat Mind-Set” For Extreme Survival Scenarios

Do you have what it takes to be “dangerous”? These 7 key factors will mentally prepare you for violence when needed.

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How To Stockpile Ammunition For Training & Long-Term Survival On A Budget (Podcast 465)

Does your “mountain” of ammo look more like a “mole hill”? Discover the insider secrets to stockpiling ammunition for training and long-term survival!

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Secrets Of Long-Range Rifle Shooting For Beginners (Podcast 463)

Getting started in long-range precision rifle shooting is MUCH easier than you think! Here’s how to get started even if you’re a total beginner…

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Defeating Opponents Who DON’T Feel Pain In A Real-Life Street Fight (Podcast 461)

The “secret” strikes to help you defeat an opponent no matter how high his pain threshold is in a real-life street fight!

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Survival Food Game Plan: Prepping Your Pantry For A Crisis Of Any Size (Podcast 460)

Lisa Bedford AKA “The Survival Mom” shares some of her top secrets about how to prep for a food emergency.

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The End Of Post-Traumatic Stress Is Here TODAY! (Podcast 459)

Michael Cortina has developed a revolutionary new method of healing post-traumatic in a single one-hour session.

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A Gun Trainer’s Gripping Showdown With A “Jacked” Road Rager (Podcast 458)

Florida gun instructor Ryan Thomas tells the gripping story of his encounter with a “jacked” road rager while walking with his young son.

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Top 10 “Military-Grade” Tactics For Surviving A 100-Mile Bugout Hike

It doesn’t matter how tough you are… if you don’t know these 10 “military grade” bugout secrets you’re going to be toast on a 100-mile march.

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11 “Battle-Tested” Bug-Out Items For A 100-Mile Evac (Podcast 456)

Your bugout bag is only as good as what’s inside it… it needs these 11 essential items if you want to have any chance to make it to safety.

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My “Top 10” Essential Features To Look For In A Bug-Out Bag (Podcast 455)

Your bugout bag is your most essential piece of gear… but if it doesn’t have these 10 essential features, your journey can be a nightmare.

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Podcast 454: 7 “Less Lethal” Personal Defense Weapons

Carrying a gun is NOT enough. Maybe you can’t carry some places or maybe you just can’t get to your gun. You need a “less lethal” backup!

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The Great “Get Home Bag” Debate: Responding To Listener Feedback

Most of the conventional wisdom about survival is TOTALLY WRONG and won’t work in a real-life survival situation. Here’s what to do instead.

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Collapse Q&A: The Biggest Mistakes Every Prepper Makes

Most of the conventional wisdom about survival is TOTALLY WRONG and won’t work in a real-life survival situation. Here’s what to do instead.

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Staying Alive When Shooting From “Awkward” Positions In A Real Gunfight

Why you need to start training to shoot from “awkward” positions… and how you can start today!

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10 “NO B.S.” Reasons Why You “Need” An AR-15

10 solid answers to the question “what do you need an AR-15 for anyway?”

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Surviving SHTF: Navigating Martial Law, Gangs And Warlords After Total Collapse

Real world lessons from war zones, refugee camps and other “collapse” scenarios to help you start prepping TODAY.

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Spec Ops Badass, Joe Teti, Shares His Simple Ways To Take Your “Warrior Mindset” To The Next Level…

Dual Survival’s Joe Teti provides detailed tips on how to cultivate the “warrior mindset” in your daily life.

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The Combat-Tested “Street Fighting Matrix” (That Can Save Your Life!)

When MMA-based techniques came up short in real-life street fights, expert combatives instructor, Matt Numrich helped federal agencies figure out why… and what to do instead.

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The TRUTH About “Get Home Bags” In Your Survival Gear Plan

Your “get home bag” can make the difference between life and death. Here’s the TRUTH about what you need… and what you don’t.

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Long-Range Pistol Shooting Tactics To SAVE LIVES

Can you hit a target with a PISTOL at 500 yards? This former LAPD officer with over 30 years of experience on the force thinks you can!

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Will Artificial Intelligence And Autonomous Weapons Be The End Of Humanity?

AI is already here… and it’s got scary implications for human life, freedom and civilization.

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“Girly” Fight Moves That Will SAVE YOUR LIFE

Hey guys! Turns out women may have known better all along… and it’s time for a little “reprogramming”!

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Here’s How They Will GET YOUR GUNS!

Your biggest 2nd Amendment threat may be closer than you think!

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What PRISON Can Teach Us About SHTF Preparedness

Just how desperate will the struggle between life and death be after the grid goes down?

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What To Expect (And How to SURVIVE !) After the Grid Goes Down

Just how desperate will the struggle between life and death be after the grid goes down?

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How To Add “Stress Shooting” Drills To Your Dry-Fire Training At Home

Here are some fun ways to add “simulated stress” to your dry-fire training drills to face a real threat!

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Does This New Military Study Reveal EXACTLY How Many Pounds To Get Out Of Your Bug-Out Bag?

A new military study reveals exactly how much gear is “too much” for your bugout bag – and how deadly these mistakes can be!

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My “Top 5” Threat Predictions For 2023 & What I’m Doing RIGHT NOW To Prepare!

These are the 5 things I’m most worried about in 2023 and the steps I’m taking to prepare my family now for what’s ahead!

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How To Punch Fear In The Face When Confronted By An Aggressive Bully Or Attacker

Never fear another man again… EVER! This 3-part strategy is all you need to turn “fear” into your best friend in a hostile confrontation!

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“What’s The Best Defensive Handgun For A New Shooter With Smaller Hands?”

Whether you’re a man or a women with “smaller hands” – or an older shooter with less hand strength – my advice on “the best handgun” may surprise you!

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7 “No B.S.” Reasons Why You Should NOT Punch Your Attacker In A Real Street Fight!

Punching in a real fight is NOT a winning tactic! These 7 reasons should convince EVERYONE to change the way you fight and train!

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My Drill Sergeant Showed Me How To Make Improvised Perimeter Alarms To Avoid Detection In Remote & Urban Areas. Now I’m Showing You…

When crisis strikes and resources are low, the unprepared “zombies” of society will target you for your gear! Here’s how to avoid an ambush – even when you sleep!

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What Police REALLY Want You To Say (And Do) After A Self-Defense Shooting [#432]

The fight’s only beginning when the bad guy goes down! Here’s what police wish you knew to protect yourself… and them!

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Warrior Fit: How To Be “Hard To Kill” When Danger Strikes [#431]

Getting in shape has never been easier – or more fun and practical – as these “warrior fitness tips” from Dan John will prove!

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Fat Soldiers Are Dead Soldiers! 15 Simple Tips To Be “Warrior Ready” [#430]

Fat soldiers are dead soldiers! What does this recent Pentagon report say about are youth… and YOU?!

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5 Survival Clothing Principles (& Big Mistakes!) From The U.S. Military [#429]

It’s time to pack up your bugout bag with the most advanced “doomsday duds”, using lessons I’ve learned from hard time in extreme environments!

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10 SHTF Urban Survival Weapons Hacks – DIY Projects From Your Garage [#428]

Armed for the apocalypse? These 10 urban survival weapons tips will help get you there!

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8 Scary Ways To “REMF” Your Tactical Training! [WL 427]

Add these cheap, realistic training tools to your training for more fun… and more effective skill-development!

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Real-World Survival Lessons From Hurricane Fiona! [WL 426]

A “boots-on-the-ground” look at what it REALLY takes to survive an attack from Mother Nature!

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Dirty, Nasty Tactical Pen Tricks For Self-Defense! [WL 425]

Dirty, nasty, rotten ways to use a pen to defeat a violent attacker – even in non-permissive environments!

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WL 424 – Prepping For WWIII: “Nuclear Armageddon”

Just how close ARE we to a nuclear conflict with Russia? And if we were attacked, how screwed would you and your family be if you saw a mushroom cloud off in the distance? Let’s find out…

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WL 423 – 5 Personal Survival Lessons I Learned From Hurricane Ian

Oh boy… did I ever learn my lessons from this monster of a storm!

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WL 422 – Pressure Point Fighting Secrets For Self-Defense

Discover the body’s secret “destruction points” for taking a grown man to his knees with the least effort ever!

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WL 421 – 10 Fun Ways To Challenge Your Survival Skills

Think you have what it takes to survive an SHTF event? Well, let’s find out…

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WL 420 – How To Survive The Most Dangerous 5-Minutes Of Your Life

Are YOU prepared for the most dangerous 5-minutes of your life? Wendell Whitmore thought he was. He was wrong.

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WL 419 – Defeating SHTF “Survival Supervillains”

Do your family or your friends have “supervillain origin stories?” They might in an emergency… and here are 7 factors that could turn them against you when SHTF!

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WL 418 – SPEC OPS Survival Round Smackdown (Part 2 of 2)

I promised you 5 more reasons why the .22 is the best all around SHTF round, so here they are!

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WL 417 – SPEC OPS Survival Round Smackdown

I saw an article recently that DEMANDED a response, so here it is in this week’s podcast.

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WL 416 – 9 Weird Dry-Fire Training Aids You Haven’t Thought Of

That’s right… tactical broccoli! Learn what I’m talking about, and more, in this week’s podcast.

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WL 415 – 5 EDC Mistakes To Avoid

We all carry lots of stuff… but are you making certain mistakes with your EDC gear? Buck runs down 5 of them in this week’s podcast.

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WL 414 – 3 Uvalde TX Shooting Lessons You Missed

There are some hard lessons we have to learn from the Uvalde shooting… and you’re not going to like some of them.

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WL 413 – How To Hit Like A Sledgehammer

A lot of people say that “size doesn’t matter” in a fight. But it does… so how do you take down even the BIGGEST bad guy by hitting like a human sledgehammer?

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WL 412 – Tactics Of The Family Bodyguard

Are you essentially your family’s bodyguard? Well, something happened to me at a concert recently that got me to thinking… and there are some things you’ll want to do (and NOT to do) if this happens to you!

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WL 411 – “Kill Or Be Killed” Survival Tactics

Active shootings aren’t things that just happen to “someone else.” They could happen to YOU and YOUR family no matter where you are. Here are 10 tips that could help you save your loved one’s lives, and your own life, in a shooting.

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WL 410 – Actions On Contact: Extreme Active Shooter Response

Active shootings aren’t things that just happen to “someone else.” They could happen to YOU and YOUR family no matter where you are. Here are 10 tips that could help you save your loved one’s lives, and your own life, in a shooting.

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WL 409 – Extreme Improvised Weapons: 3 Steps To Arm Yourself Anywhere, Anytime!

There are weapons all around you. You NEVER have to be unarmed no matter where you happen to be. Here’s how to make it work for you.

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WL 408 – 12 Navy SEAL Warrior Traits To Live By

Being a warrior isn’t all about war… and Navy SEAL instructor Chris Sajnog has 12 warrior traits to share that we should all be living by.

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WL 407 – 5 Ways To Keep The Unprepared Off Your Doorstep In A SHTF Disaster

You don’t want to be the place where everyone turns up in a disaster… so here’s how to avoid that problem and keep your family safe (and prepared).

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WL 406 – 5 Reasons To Be A “Sword Guy” (Or Gal)

It turns out that there are some good reasons to be “into swords,” even though people joke about this ancient weapon. There are 5 reasons to be a “sword guy” (or gal), in fact…

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WL 405 – Why Combat PTSD Treatment Sucks (And What REALLY Works!)

Veterans commit suicide every day. That’s because of the mental scars they bring back with them…. and the fact that so much Combat PTSD treatment these days absolutely SUCKS.

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WL 404 – Kill-Or-Be-Killed Combatives

Sometimes you’ve got to be prepared to use DEADLY force in self-defense. Damian Ross tells us how and why in this week’s podcast.

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WL 403 – Level-Up Your “Household” Survival Gear

We all grew up with “survival gear” around the house, even if we didn’t look at it that way. Here’s how to upgrade those items simply and cheaply to get more “survival bang” for your “prepper buck.”

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WL 402 – Martial Arts “Weaknesses” (That Are Really Strengths)

There are lot of people who say that martial arts “simply don’t work.” They’re right… which is why you SHOULD train in martial arts. Wait, what? We explain in this week’s podcast.

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WL 401 – R.E.M.F.: The Secret Training Tactical Training Method

There’s a secret training method that will help you learn MORE while training LESS… all while seeing the FASTEST gains you’ve ever seen in your tactical skill development. It all starts with a “rude” acronym, REMF…

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WL 400 – How To Tap Into Your Own “Warrior Machine”

In our podcast this week, we talk about the “magic” machine that can make you a warrior, taking less time to train while you learn faster and better. Do not miss this one, our four hundredth podcast episode!

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WL 399 – Should You Get Involved?

In our podcast this week, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to explain 5 things you should consider before you choose to get involved when you see an emergency, an attack, or some other incident.

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WL 398 – Avoid A Mugging By “Managing Unknown Contacts” (A True Story)

In our podcast this week, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to tell the story of how he almost got mugged Saturday night… and the simple steps he took to avoid becoming a victim (that you can use, easily and quickly, if you end up in a similar situation).

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WL 397 – 8 Things You Aren’t Bringing To The Gun Range (But You Should)

In our podcast this week, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to explain the survival lessons he learned the hard way — by stabbing himself accidentally.

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WL 396 – The Survival Lessons You Learn When You Stab Yourself

In our podcast this week, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to explain the survival lessons he learned the hard way — by stabbing himself accidentally.

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WL 395 – Ukraine Survival Lessons (And What You Need To Do Right Now)

You’re not going to hear about this in the news… and there are some very real survival threats (and lessons) to be learned from the situation in Ukraine. There are also things you need to do RIGHT NOW to prepare.

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WL 394 – Dumb Things All Humans Do That Work Against Survival

Buck Greene has a story to tell this week… and it all started with one high school kid’s classic weapon.

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WL 393 – 5 Bugout Bag Items You Should NEVER Pack (But Everyone Does Anyway)

This week, I want to tell you a story about a loudmouth soldier I knew in the Army… and why one of his big screw-ups is something a lot of preppers are still doing today.

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WL 392 – How To Tell People You’re A Prepper (Without Telling Them)

We’re not supposed to tell anyone about our preparations, for some very good reasons… but what if you have to? Learn how and why to break this important rule in this week’s podcast.

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WL 391 – Strong Mind, Strong Body

We’re all distracted and we all have problems… but the solutions to getting where you want to go in life are simpler than you think!

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WL 390 – The Dirtiest Ground-Fighting Move (EVER!)

I’ve got to warn you, this fight move is BRUTAL… and I’m even going to show you how to test it on YOURSELF!

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WL 389 – Bad Habits That Break Your Survival Gear (And How To Avoid Them)

We all have some “bad habits” that lead us to break or damage our critical survival gear. Here’s how to avoid them.

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WL 388 – “Quiet Eye” Training For Defensive Shooting

It’s time to get the “secret code” to top-tier shooting… with the mad scientist of gunfight training, Mike Ox, in this week’s Warrior Life podcast.

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WL 387 – Dry-Fire Secrets To Make Your Firearms Training More Fun And Effective

I don’t have to be psychic to know you aren’t dry-fire training as much as you should… and I’m about to DESTROY the top 5 myths that are stopping you from doing that training.

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WL 386 – 10 Vehicle Bugout Gear Items (You Probably Haven’t Thought Of Yet)

Bugging out isn’t as simple as telling your spouse to grab their bugout bag and get in the Family Truckster. There are threats that could stop you from even getting ON the road, and then the ones you’ll face while traveling. Here are 10 pieces of gear you should consider adding to your bugout vehicle (and why).

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WL 385 – Don’t Be A Jerk Shopping For Gear Online

We all shop for tactical gear online… but there’s a BIG problem when it comes to people not understanding online sales etiquette. Here’s how to avoid being a jerk (or dealing with someone who is one).

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WL 384 – Bugout Planning Reality Check

It’s one of the SEXIEST topics in survival magazines, online forums, and survival blogs… but it’s also the topic that most people get WRONG, even experienced preppers and survivalists. The problem is, getting this wrong can also be DANGEROUS… if not DEADLY!

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WL 383 – 5 Moments That Make You A Warrior

In every person’s life, there are a few moments that put them on the path of Warrior Life. We’d like to know what YOUR moments were, and in this week’s podcast, Warrior Life’s Buck Greene shares 5 of his (that he bets you’ll be able to relate to!)

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WL 382 – 5 Life-Or-Death IFAK Mistakes

Without a doubt, the IFAK, or Individual First Aid Kit, is one of the MOST overlooked pieces of survival kit. In this week’s podcast, we talk to Brian McLaughlin from Mountain Man Medical about 5 critical mistakes survivalists, preppers, and gun people are making with their IFAKs.

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WL 381 – 5 “Knife Fighting” Myths (That Need To DIE)

Warrior Life’s Buck Greene explains 5 “knife fighting” myths that go all the way back to the mail-order catalog, knife-fighting-book days.

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WL 380 – “5 Things My Dad Got WRONG About EDC” (And What We Can Learn From Them)

Warrior Life’s Buck Greene learned a lot about everyday carry and survival from his father… but it turns out, some of it was just WRONG. Learn why (and what to do about it) in this week’s podcast.

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WL 379 – The #1 Prepping Killer (And How To Fix It Now)

Through all the survivalists I’ve talked to, trained, coached, and worked with over the years, there was ONE thing that turned out to be the WORST killer of everyone’s preps. But the good news is, I think I can fix it… right now!

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WL 378 – Military Lessons For Preppers From A Forward Observer

10 years in the Army, it turns out, is a LOT of survival information… and here’s how today’s preppers and survivalists can apply these principles to their own survival and self-defense plans!

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WL 377 – 911 Mistakes: The Call That Saves Your Life Could Put You In Prison!

You’ve already been through a traumatic experience. When the cops show up, are they going to put YOU in handcuffs…because of something you said on the 911 call? Learn how to avoid the most common 911 mistakes in this week’s podcast.

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WL 376 – Stop Thanking Our Veterans For Their Service

For Veterans Day, I get real when it comes to what people THINK war is like… and what it’s really like for those who’ve served.

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