Whenever you’re in your car, you could end up on your own and stranded. Follow these basic tips to be much safer when you’re behind the wheel.

The TRUE threat to your survival in ANY emergency, including an attack, a crisis, or a disaster… ISN’T what you think. Find out why in this week’s podcast.

There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to evacuating and bugging out. You have to have somewhere to go TO… and the time to figure out where that is has to be BEFORE an emergency occurs.

There’s a threat that you may not have thought about that makes YOUR home a target during times of looting and social chaos.

We’re all dealing with product shortages because, in the words of one executive, “The supply chain is breaking down.” In this week’s podcast, Buck Greene of MCS sits in for Jeff Anderson to explain 5 things you can do to deal with product shortages.

If you’re going to rely on a Bugout Vehicle, or BOV, you need to make sure you have critical survival gear in place. It’s a rolling Bugout Survival Kit, so treat it accordingly.

Back at the beginning of the year, I made some predictions about the need for more “practical prepping.” Then 2020 turned around and

What do you teach young people when it comes to survival? We look into some options.

  Are you sick and tired of the pandemic yet? It has certainly upended all our lives. The fact is, though, while it’s

We’re all shopping online these days while riding out the COVID-19 pandemic… and we’ve seen a surge in online sales scams as a result. Here are 3 tips for avoiding these rip-offs.

Survival expert Jake Sepulveda explains the two guidelines you should follow whenever you are scavenging for supplies in a WROL/SHTF scenario.

The recent wildfires in California illustrate the deadly “domino effect” — a survival threat that is literally KILLING families. Learn more inside.

The kerambit was a fad when it first hit the market, but it’s here to stay now. Here are 3 reasons people hate it (and why you might still choose to carry it anyway).

The COVID-19 pandemic presents us with unprecedented challenges (at least for our generation)… but also with some opportunities. We explore what comes next in this week’s podcast.

Want to know how to survive a grid-down blackout? These survival prepping tips from Jonathan Hollerman reveal 3 steps to take that would have prepared us for the pandemic, too.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on our collective mental state… and we are all in one or more stages of “pandemic grief.” Learn the details in this week’s podcast… as well as why it matters to your family’s survival.

It was the deadliest disaster since 1928… Hurricane Katrina hit an area of approximately 90,000 square miles and resulted in the displacement of

Look, this isn’t pretty, but you need to hear it: Say you’re out walking with your family. You’ve got your wife with you,

In this week’s podcast, Buck Greene sits in for Jeff Anderson to talk about the new guidelines on wearing face masks when in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pat Henry offers his expertise on the topic of fortifying a suburban home, especially in a WROL/SHTF type of collapse or crisis.

The threat of riots is worse than ever. Any political protest could turn into one. Here’s a sneaky trick to extricate yourself from a situation like that…

Food is one of those things everybody needs… and a whole lot of us got a crash course on food storage when the grocery stores turned up empty last month…

If even your government is telling you to arm yourself for WROL and SHTF, it’s time to look at what you’re doing to prepare for a natural disaster or other emergency. Learn the harsh truths inside.

In this week’s MCS podcast, we give you the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, including Jeff Anderson’s insights on what you can do (and what you SHOULD be getting ready for).

There are three big misconceptions about trading for survival in a long-term collapse. Expert Pat Henry runs them down for us in this thought-provoking post.

With all the talk of medical martial law, quarantines, and lockdowns, it’s time to look again at why you don’t want to trust your family to FEMA’s emergency refugee camp system.

With martial law a reality for many Americans (even if they aren’t calling it that), knowing how to deal with authorities is more important than ever so you don’t get your guns or gear confiscated.

They say things get worse before they get better. In this week’s podcast, I update you on where we are… and what’s coming with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We continue to learn a LOT about things that were just theory before COVID-19… and the importance of truck drivers in our SUPPLY CHAIN is no different…

Five years ago we talked pandemic survival with Mike Adams. It’s very interesting to compare this talk to what our government and health agencies are saying now…

Pandemic Survival is no joke. Surviving an epidemic means understanding the myths that could get you killed in the real world.

In this week’s podcast, we elaborate on the W.H.O.’s 5 simple rules for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic… all while preparing for a free online survival workshop on coping with the pandemic (to take place later this week).

People are panicking about COVID-19, the “coronavirus.” Here are 5 rules from the WHO that make a good starting point for how to respond.

A gun is great to have… but it’s not enough. When the chips are down what’s the ONE survival tool you can’t find yourself without?

The Surgeon General says people should stop buying masks to protect themselves from coronavirus – but there’s more going on here than that…

Survival medical experts Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy cover 3 medical items that you absolutely must have in your survival kits and bug-out bags.

Everybody loves a good tactical flashlight, but here are 3 reasons they aren’t great for basic utility chores.

We’re always trading great little nuggets of information on social media (as well as plenty of memes). Check out this quick tip and then visit us on Facebook for more.

The zombie craze has arguably come and gone, but there are still valuable lessons the metaphor of zombie attack can teach us for survival.

Everyone’s talking about the Wuhan coronavirus right now. Should you be worried? What can you do about it? We answer your questions in this week’s podcast.

Does throwing knives have a place in a real self-defense or survival situation? The answer might surprise you!

Everyone’s worried about coronavirus… but there’s another threat nobody’s talking about…

People are stubborn — but if you refuse to evacuate, to bug out, when you really need to… you might pay the ultimate price.

There are LOTS of tactical tomahawks on the market. How do you know which one to buy? We talked to Eric Fehrman to get his expert opinion.

I’d love to hear your story if you’ve had a bugout bag or survival kit “moment,” where you used (or thought you might have to use) your prepping gear “for real.”

Hostage situations, kidnappings, and other escape and evasion scenarios present some unique concerns for the prepared citizen. Here are 3 tips to use if it happens to you!

A lot of us take pride in our high-quality gear… but is this bugout bag mistake a risk to your operational security? Found out inside.

A new decade is here… and the threats we face, both new and old, are worse than ever. How will YOU prepare for what’s coming?

The new year, and a new decade, are here. Listen to this week’s podcasts for Jeff’s predictions concerning coming threats and survival industry trends for 2020.

5 In 5 is back again! Buck Greene from MCS answers 5 firearms and survival questions, with just 60 seconds to answer each one.

Our 5 In 5 podcast is back! Listen to Joe “Dr. Bones” Alton answer five survival medical questions in five minutes.

Modern medicine has really helped us all — but so many of us are dependent on modern prescriptions and medical care that it makes some preppers worry about what they’ll do in a long-term emergency. Learn how to survive despite health issues in this week’s podcast.

There is a lot of misinformation out there about firearms, and especially about home defense shotguns. Here are 3 “tactical shotgun” myths that you shouldn’t repeat.

There are a lot of “fantasy prepper” weapon ideas out there. Here are 5 of the WORST of them, and why you shouldn’t be relying on these for self-defense when SHTF…

Don’t make these 4 life-or-death bugout mistakes. Survival Expert Kevin Reeve gives us the low-down.

Our 5 In 5 segment returns yet again, this time focused on survival, as we ask survival expert Kevin Estela 5 questions in 5 minutes. Don’t miss this one!

  It was a horrible “survival story gone wrong” when it hit the media a while back. A family was trapped in the

We all deal with fear, and if you haven’t gone around getting into real fights every day for the last year, you’ll feel fear when confronted “on the street.” Learn how to conquer those feelings and win the fight in this post from Matt Numrich.

Our 5 In 5 segment features five questions in five minutes, all submitted by you… and which Jeff Anderson hasn’t seen before we ask them. Check it out in this week’s podcast.

The tactical tomahawk is a remarkably intuitive weapon. It has a lot going for it… and we talked to a representative of one of the most popular tomahawk companies around to get his take on the weapon.

Anyone can start a fire on a clear day, but what about starting a fire under “extreme conditions”? Survival expert Kevin Estela shares his best fire starting tips with us.

The humble e-tool, or “entrenching tool” — you know, a small folding shovel — is actually just one of several weapons the military understands how to use. Learn the secret in this post.

You will be the deciding factor in ANY emergency you face. Learn how to hedge your bets with CIA-proven gear for escape and evasion in this preview of the New World Patriot Alliance monthly masterclass.

Riot escape and evasion tips from Benghazi? We talk to Kris “Tanto” Paronto, who has been there, done that… and learned hard lessons as a result.

Lots of preppers fantasize about preparing bug-out vehicles to survive the apocalypse. Even if you have the best bug-out truck in the world,

A mob of panicked people is incredibly dangerous. If you and your family find yourselves near or in a riot, you’ve got to take action to get yourselves to safety. Learn how inside.

Sleep is more critical than you realize, both in emergencies and in daily life. Don’t make life-or-death decisions when you’re too tired! Learn how to improve your sleep now.

Man’s best friend is actually a deadly threat when he has a chance to return to his roots. Feral dogs are actually a huge problem in some areas… and after a collapse, natural disaster, or emergency, this threat is very real.

Recession proof? The rich “1%” are prepping for collapse. Learn how the one percenters are preparing, and how you can steal their techniques! It doesn’t take a fortune to prepare!

Hitting harder and faster in a street fight could save your life! Here are three tips for hitting with greater speed and power.

The incredible Kris “Tanto” Paronto, of “13 Hours” (the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya on the US State Department facility and annex) offers his insight into a wide range of personal security topics.

Pssst. Hey, buddy… Are you an international spy? Of course you’re not (well, everybody except the one guy reading this who IS). But

Let’s be honest: A lot of preppers think that bugging out will look like something out of Mad  Max… and THEY’LL be the

Active shooters and active shooter defense are a reality of our modern world. Don’t believe it can’t happen to you. Learn unconventional responses to active shooters in this week’s podcast.

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) gear can save your life in a real gunfight. In this week’s podcast, Buck Greene from MCS discusses several Everyday Carry (EDC) gear items you SHOULD have on you if you carry a gun.

Flash mob violence escape and evasion can save your family in a riot. Learn how to defend yourself from mob violence and sudden riots in this podcast interview.

Sniper Training For Survivalists: Every prepper needs it, both for bugging out and for bugging in. Learn why you need a “sniper rifle” and the training to use it.

MMA Dry Fire Drill For Concealed Carry: Shooting your way out of a ground and pound (groundfighting) scenario is one way to deal with a grappler “on the street.” Learn a great dry-fire or airsoft drill you can do for this.

Bug-Out Bag Survival Gear can’t be too heavy. If you’re bugging out or surviving in place during WROL or SHTF, dual-purpose gear can help you keep the weight of your BOB manageable while helping you get help (or escape and evade).

Survival Food for grid-down scenarios and WROL/SHTF emergencies presents an interesting problem: How should you prepare it? We cover three tips for preparing stockpiled food caches.

Flash Mobs: Violence in large crowds is part of a mob violence and riot problem often masked with language like “teens” and “large groups”. The reality is that flash mobs are a HUGE threat… for a reason you may not have considered.

Be the gray man abroad: travel safely overseas and at home with these escape and evasion tips. Travel under the radar as a covert tourist with these tips from survival Expert Brian Morris.

These survival food stockpiling tips are more than guidelines for storing food. They represent real military experience when it comes to caching food stores.

The border and illegal aliens have become a crisis. Will Trump declare martial law to stop illegal immigration? Should he?

Long-range tactical handgun combat training is absolutely essential for realistic CQC pistol combat. While the handgun is a short-range weapon, this podcast will change how you look at training with it — especially at long distances.

The best survival machete extreme close quarters combat tactics are the ones that will put your attackers down quickly. To use the combat machete most effectively, you’ve got to know the most effective moves. This podcast will make you look at the fighting machete as you never have before.

Prepping, Storage, and Stockpiling In Limited Spaces, Apartments, and Small Homes isn’t easy. Surviving in no space is challenging, but very doable. Here are three tips for stockpiling and caching when you have limited room.

Previously on the blog we talked about three mistakes people make when bugging out. This time around, we covering three more mistakes that even experienced preppers make when it comes to getting out of Dodge in an emergency.

Is shooting on the move a “fantasy gunfight skill,” or does it really happen? How can YOU better prepare for the reality of a gunfight? In this week’s podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson interviews firearms expert Salvatore DeGennaro to answer these questions… and more!

The notorious MS-13 gang may have as many as 10,000 members in the United States. They are known for their ferocity, summed up in their motto, “kill, steal, rape, control.” They’re EFFECTIVE and BRUTAL… and we can learn a few things from their methods about how to survive in a dangerous world.

The gas mask has to be the WORST icon possible, because it’s symbolic of whackjob, paranoid “preppers” in popular media. Gas masks, however, really CAN save your life and your family’s lives… IF you buy the right one. Otherwise, the gas mask itself could get you killed! We interview expert Roman Zrazhevskiy to get the low-down on what to buy.

David Austin was prepared to survive for a year. . . or so he thought. Instead, he was DEAD in less than a month! David died, not from hypothermia, but because he made a CRITICAL mistake that too many preppers are setting themselves up to make.

The going thinking seems to be that the ONLY way to survive is to flee the city. You’re supposed to run, like a dog with its tail between its legs, and hide out in the woods until things get back to normal. This is really dated thinking that ignores history. To get to the bottom of this, we’ve got to dispel some of the myths about urban survival in a collapse.

In this week’s podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson describes 5 weapons you can put in your BOV right now that will help you fend off the people who want to TAKE what you have.

Do you have a “survival knife” you love that’s part of your bug-out bag or other survival gear? Most likely you do — but here’s a follow-up question for you… Have you ever TESTED your knife to make sure it’ll do what you NEED it to do under realistic conditions? There’s a simple way to do that test, and you may want to LEVEL UP your survival knife.

Your AR-15 can’t save you if it runs out of ammo, breaks, or gets confiscated. Kevin Reeve offers us some great tips on how to improvise weapons when firearms AREN’T an option.

Your search history can be WEAPONIZED by Big Data, which flags you so the government can start prying into your business. The NSA’s own leaked documents teach us how to stay anonymous online and on the phone.

In this week’s podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson details 10 items your Bug Out Vehicle probably DOESN’T have, but which you had better not leave without!

The staff at Modern Combat and Survival loves to give you quick and easy survival tips that can help you in an emergency. We’d also love to hear your own survival tips in the comments. Everyone is here to learn from each other!

If you’re “older”… or have elderly parents or neighbors you look out for… (or even if you have young children)… then being forced to evacuate your home in a disaster could be the most dangerous task you’ll ever face! One retirement community has MASTERED the “art of the evac”…