03 Aug, 2016

The biggest preparedness challenge some of us will ever face is convincing our loved ones to get on board with our preparedness planning. We've all seen that look when you explain to a visiting realitive about why you have two years worth of food in buckets or why your teaching your children how to use a firearm. So whether it’s convincing your immediate family about the importance of prepping, or talking to extended family and friends about why they need to prepare, the conversation is

28 Jul, 2016

Especially during the heat of the summer, becoming dehydrated can happen quickly. A little known fact is you can dehydrated just as easy when it's cold outside. Most people may not even recognize it at first, so, how can you tell if you’re dehydrated? Here’s one simple way: Seriously, it’s accurate. Check the color of your urine. As a medic I have preached on this subject before, and I’m doing again for all of you because it's one that's dear to my heart. I

10 Apr, 2018

There is a lot of speculation on when a Major SHTF is gonna happen and what its gonna be. I personally believe planning for the big one is smart, but we are more likely to be caught up in a smaller event so I plan for those. I'm gonna share with you the things I believe you should do in the first sixty minutes of any SHTF.  In this first sixty minutes things you do and do not do will have a profound effect on your chances of a decent survival outcome.  What will you do in the first 60 minutes of

17 May, 2017

One of many questions I've been asked as a medic by friends is, Hey Doc do you think it needs stitches? After they've inflicted bodily harm to themselves usually after the statement "Hold my beer and watch this boys". Ive had this question asked by phone, by text, and even Facebook messenger and at all times of day. So to save myself lost sleep and serve my fellow man I'm gonna answer this question for all who might be wondering .  SO DO I NEED STITCHES? It is CRITICAL to determine if your

23 Jan, 2017

If you’ve stopped prepping, it could be the biggest mistake of your life Now that the shoe is on the other foot, many liberals all over America have suddenly become extremely interested in prepping.  Fearing that a Trump presidency could rapidly evolve into a “Trumpocalypse”, a significant number of leftists are now stockpiling food, guns and emergency supplies.  In fact, even though many had expected a sharp drop in gun sales following Trump’s victory, what actually happened is that fear of

15 Dec, 2016

As a prepper, you have to understand that you are a leader. It doesn’t matter if you’re old or young or if you’re surrounded by family or strangers, YOU are the one who has the knowledge and responsibility to guide others. Truthfully, being a leader is a hundred times harder than being a loner. You might be able to survive on your own for months, but not everyone can. You might be able to walk all day without rest, but not everyone has the same stamina. If you want to be a real leader, you will

22 Nov, 2016

In the preparedness community we are all familiar with the term "bugging in".   To me, staying in your home for an extended period of time while waiting for the danger to pass makes good sense in most emergencies. Unless a situation is dire and I am forced to flee I simply cannot imagine leaving familiar surroundings for parts unknown unless necessary.  With this in mind, today I would like to share with you a list of items to include in an emergency comfort kit.  These are items that you

06 Oct, 2016

It had been a long day and a long drive up to the mountain. My wife and I had just started pitching our tent by lantern light when our friend came running to our site. She said "Bryan grab your bag there's an emergency, my neighbor just accidentally shot himself." I dropped what I was doing as we rushed to my truck to grab my trauma bag. I asked her what happened and she said that her neighbors wife called saying her husband had just shot himself and that's all she knew. Her husband, John told

29 Aug, 2016

Sleep deprivation merely put could be a condition where you do not receive enough sleep. Alot of us naturally believe we never get enough sleep, but sleep deprivation in the extreme can mean the difference between surviving and not in some situations. Poor sleeping habits aren’t an equivalent as being totally deprived of sleep however. Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation: Hallucinations Confusion Loss of memory Hand tremors Headaches Increases in blood pressure Elevated stress hormone levels Extreme