Survival Scout Tips

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7 Items Most Likely to Be Stolen First in a Crisis (And How to Hide Them)

Rather than waiting until the very last minute to prepare, take time today to protect the items most likely to be stolen in a crisis. Read on to learn what they are and how to hide them.
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The World’s Most Lethal Weapon Is About to Be Turned on the American People

A major amendment to the Department of Defense Directive 5240.01 is now in effect, which expands the authority of the military to assist in domestic law enforcement activities and exercise the use of lethal force. Here's what you need to know.
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Compact Cooking: Top Tools for Emergency Meal Prep

In the event of an emergency, you need compact cooking supplies to cook all the long-term emergency food you have stashed in storage. Read on to see what you may have forgotten.
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Cold War Preparedness: The Fallout Shelter Movement and Modern-Day Survival

Discover what today's survivalists can learn from the Cold War era's focus on nuclear readiness, and how to prepare.
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20 Surprising Survival Uses for Expired Cooking Oil

We all know it’s unwise to pour cooking oil down the drain, but it’s also unwise to toss it just because it’s past its sell-by date. Check out this list for other uses that could save your life.
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The Siege of Leningrad: 872 Days of Survival Lessons

The Siege of Leningrad is one of the longest and deadliest sieges in history. What can we learn from this horrific event to help us prepare for extreme emergencies? Find out here.
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The Missing Link in Your Preparedness Plan

Most people know the must-haves for bug-out bags. But people often forget the importance of having a get-home bag. Do you have what you need to get home safely when disaster strikes?
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How to Find Safe Haven in Massive Unrest

No matter where you live, disasters can turn nice people who simply didn’t prepare into criminals breaking in for food and water. Learn how to make your home safe or find an alternative safe haven.
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10 Ways FEMA Will Brainwash You This Preparedness Month

FEMA brainwashes people into believing the government will save them after a disaster. Instead of encouraging self-reliance, they encourage government dependence. Find out how to prepare the real way.
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10 Signs You’re Living in a Collapsing Society

Many advanced civilizations have collapsed throughout history. What happened and how do we prevent it from happening again? Look for these signs.
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Perimeter Security Tips: How to Deter Intruders & Protect Your Property

If SHTF, you need to have ways to secure your perimeter from desperate survivors. Learn how you can protect your property and loved ones using what you already own.
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The Survival Conversation You Don't Want to Have (But Need To)

Those who don't prepare will expect you to share your emergency food and survival gear when SHTF. Here's how to let them know they're wrong before they show up.