One of my favorite things to monitor on the Internet is “tactical fads.” These are trends and things that become popular in the

Each year in the 10th Mountain Division, I walked over 100 miles with my rucksack. In our most recent Warrior Life TV episode, I explain 8 ways you can apply what I learned.

Imagine you’ve got to hoof it more than 100 miles to safety, with nothing but your bugout bag strapped to your back. Sounds

The hardest part about helping our veterans suffering from PTSD isn’t actually getting them help – it’s THIS…

You can help veterans with PTSD when you shop with Amazon (such as for Prime Day today and tomorrow). Just take a few seconds to set up AmazonSmile on your account. We’ve done a short video to show you how easy it is.

A classic weapon of the “criminal class” from years ago is now popping up in EDC posts on social media. We take a look at why.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson had some interesting advice on a piece of home defense gear that, while popular and a fine idea in other cases, is NOT a good idea in a home invasion.

I just got back from our latest Warrior Retreat, and I can’t wait to share my takeaways from it… as well as explain how YOU made it happen!

On Memorial Day, we honor those who have died for this country – and there’s something you can do to help those who are still alive, but struggling with what they’ve experienced.

I don’t often get excited about a new product, but this gadget prepares you for blackouts (from EMP, storms, or our failing power grid) without requiring you to do ANYTHING other than put it in your house! That’s why it’s the subject of our Toolbox Tuesday review this week.

You’ve got to take the time to teach your kids some fundamental survival skills. The more they know, the less scared they will be. But children are not little adults and you can’t look at them or teach them that way. We have to look at what we can expect from them, realistically, in the wilderness and when surviving.

No, I’m not out getting fitted for a tinfoil hat. The reality is that the threat of “space invaders” is more realistic than you might think… and it can teach us a lot about more “down to Earth” threats. Hear it in this week’s super-quick podcast.

“Preppers” have know this forever – but now nearly EVERYONE seems to be awake now, which is why people I know in our industry who supply things like “survival food” have been sold-out month after month…

Survival scavenging can really help bolster your supplies in a long-term crisis… but you have to be careful to watch your back while you’re doing it. Here are several tips from survival expert Jake Sepulveda.

In a SHTF event, are you safer as part of a “survival team” or facing the aftermath of a disaster or collapse by

The military is always engaged in research and development, and I should know, because I was part of that with the 10th Mountain Division. Here are 8 tips inspired by the “soldiers of the future” that you can implement in your own survival plans right now!

I’ve been talking with a buddy of mine, Mike Gillette, about mental toughness and discipline — and he gave me this fast, simple test to measure my current “toughness levels” and progress as I work on things.

Over and over again, I’ve seen the same dumb myths about “survival caching.” Here are the top 3 (and why you need to stop believing them).

I LOVE getting tips from our subscribers and this one from Rick D. covers a must-have piece of “survival gear” for your bugout

QUESTION: “Is it better to buy an already made bug-out bag, or is it better to build my own?” – Patrick F. Let’s

In this week’s podcast, we do something just a little different, and dive headfirst into a rant that is sure to ruffle some feathers.

It’s one of the most infamous terrorist attacks in modern history – and there’s a LOT we can learn from it.

I made a LOT of people angry this week when I sent an email about the upcoming riots… and now, I’m going to let you know just what ELSE to expect as the Derek Chauvin trial goes to the jury!

If you were literally forced out of your home due to a major disaster… wide-scale grid-down blackout… or other catastrophic event… which gun would you bring with you? I think you’ll be REALLY surprised at my number 1 pick…

Forget all the Doomsday Prepper fantasy B.S. when it comes to bug-out guns. Walking around like you’re in the apocalyptic wasteland, adorned in

In our third in a three-part podcast series on survival driving, we cover some escape and evasion driving tactics worthy of James Bond himself.

This common escape & evasion tool is also the preferred tool of thieves who target cars, so carrying it could get you arrested. There’s a better alternative!

Your bugout bag is not a “one and done” survival kit. What was best for last year may not be what’s best for this year. In this week’s YouTube video, we cover some items you may want to add to your BOB post-pandemic.

In the second in our series on survival driving, we give you 10 tips to “James Bond” your car (including a “Home Depot” trick that is more dangerous than you might think). A must-listen as we head into this violent summer of protests!

“Travel light, freeze at night” – That was our packing plan in the infantry. Same goes with your bugout bag for that SHTF

I hate to say it, but my “spidey senses” are tingling as we head into summer and the trial for the police officer in the George Floyd case gets underway…

Well, here we go again. There’s yet ANOTHER ammo shortage to deal with… and I give you 4 tips you can act on RIGHT NOW to stock up without going broke.

In this week’s podcast episode, I cover 5 “stranger than fiction” scenarios that really COULD end the human race. Don’t listen to this if you suffer from anxiety!

Everybody says to carry extra ammo… except the people who don’t. In this week’s podcast, I have two very real stories that show why there’s more reason than ever to carry more, not less!

Are YOU getting the COVID vaccine? Should I? I could use your help with this…

I know many of you have probably never considered this as part of your “survival plan” before. Either it was too “out there”

If you ever give to veterans’ charities, I have to warn you – this is about as low as it gets.

Different survival firearms are better for different survival scenarios. In this week’s podcast, Jeff looks at 5 different situations and the best guns for each of them.

A sleeping bag is the biggest waste of space in your BOB. Here’s a better option…

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.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll run down some of the biggest takeaways from this winter’s terrible “Polar Vortex” event… including how what I learned in the military can help us all through extreme weather events.

It’s been going through a skyrocketing resurgence in both the military and law enforcement, as a tactical tool as well as a weapon.

Think it’s hard to buy ammo NOW? You ain’t seen nothing yet! In a “real” collapse, some trigger event could cause ammo to become even MORE scarce. Here’s what to do about it.

Everybody’s got strong opinions about concealed carry. In this week’s podcast episode, Jeff offers his ten must-follow rules for CCW holders.

I’m sure you’ve probably heard the term, “never bring a knife to a gunfight, right? I mean, who in their right mind would

There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to “stopping power” and what you carry for self-defense.

One of our long-time readers and listeners, David Webb, found himself in COVID isolation. Wishing he had been more prepared, he is now recovered and agreed to share his experience (and his suggested COVID prep tips) with us.

You’ll never believe how this woman saved her life when she didn’t have access to an EpiPen.

In this week’s podcast, we talk to former CIA operative Jason Hanson to get his input on how to stay armed where you’re not supposed to be.

We review a piece of gear that outperforms much larger, more expensive models in this article. Great for your bugout bag and all your survival kits!