In order to be a great bow hunter, you’ll have to go through years of training and experience. It’s just like playing a musical instrument; at first, you don’t know what you’re doing, but with a lot of practice and determination, you’ll find yourself playing sonatas. It’s just the same with archery and bow hunting, […]
~ by Bobby Akart, Contributing writer to the American Preppers Network, host of the Prepping for Tomorrow program on Prepper Broadcasting and nine-time best selling author of The Blackout Series, The Boston Brahmin Series and The Prepping for Tomorrow Series. I have written about the importance of prepper fiction as a tool for convincing the non-prepper family member or friend to […]
goTenna Launches goTenna Mesh to Take Off-Grid Communication Further: International Expansion & First-of-Its-Kind Mesh Networking Technology BROOKLYN, NY (Sept. 28, 2016) — goTenna, the company that last year released the first and only device that enables smartphone users to communicate without cell towers, wifi routers or satellites, today introduces a new breakthrough product: goTenna Mesh, the […]
It’s not often when worry is put to rest, especially when it comes from playing in water. A prime reason I chose my home was because it had a Water Well, a key item in maintaining independence from outside resource. Without need of a municipal water supply, I can live on my property without worry of […]
We all generally have some sort of first aid kit or emergency supplies, especially if you have children. When preparing your medical bag, you try to think of everything you can add to it that would be beneficial in some way. Preparing a medical bag you want to take with you in a grid down situation […]
“If you live in the Pacific Northwest, get ready to run for your life . . . In the face of a massive earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest, a respected geologist must make two gut-wrenching decisions. One could cost him his reputation, the other, his life. Is the Northwest overdue for […]
By Bobby Akart, six-time bestselling author and founder of Freedom Preppers Albert Einstein once wrote, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” I believe that Einstein envisioned a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world without power. In poll after poll, one of the threats […]
42 Experts Share Tips on How to Survive if Lost Survivors Fortress, Conrad Novak has put together a very well organized article that shares 42 different peoples best 3 tips to know if you are ever lost in the woods and need to survive. He has kindly shared that with us and allowed APN to […]
16 Preppers Reveal Their Favorite Survival Tool Shared with APN by: truthsurvival.com I think we can all agree:The right Survival Tool can mean the difference between life and death. And since there are thousands of survival products to choose from, how can you decide which one to buy? To better rephrase the question: “If you […]
In this video I am going to show you how to convert a Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun into a 9mm handgun with a simple barrel change. I am also going for a personal “world record” of the process. I do this in 12.96 seconds. It’s not really a world record, but I was just […]
Utah, the leading state in preparedness is home of the leading preparedness expo in Utah – PrepperCon. This show is one to not miss, with special guests such as: Dave Holladay Kyle & Ben Bell Becky Brown Tim Ralston Braxton Southwick Julie Harmon Date: April 15-16th 2016 (this weekend) Location: SouthTowne Expo Center (9575 South […]
How to Grow Fruit All Year Long (This article was shared with us by happytosurvive.com) Everybody knows that fruit is good for us, but it is a rarer thing to hear the specific health advantages of home-grown fruit. In fact, taking to the garden to produce your household fruit supply is an all-round health-booster, promoting […]
VPRacing Small Engine Fuel: In for the Long Haul We all want our gas powered equipment to last forever, but with any mower, weed trimmer, generator, or the like, the fuel you use often takes it’s toll, especially ethanol-blended street gas that’s sat in the gas tank during the off-season. Despite your best intentions, you’ll likely use last […]
(Updated Note: The live stream picked back up this morning and is at the bottom of this page.) What you are listening to is live feed from the Oregon Refugee Situation Gavin Seim has been with them more than 12 hours already and has just updated us with this: 2/10/2016 “I got this call a […]
Video By Sno Multimedia Please support their channel by subscribing here Transcription provided by American Preppers Network Number of speakers: 1 (Manny Edwards) Duration: 7 min 29 sec Watch More Sno Multimedia Videos Here!! ESEE 3 Long Term Review Manny: “I’ve got a lot of knives. You might have seen the 30 minute video […]
Video By Ethical Preparedness Please support their channel by subscribing here Transcription provided by American Preppers Network Number of speakers: 1 (Ethical Preparedness) Duration: 4 min 23 sec Firearms Training: Cover VS Concealment EP: “Remember: You are ultimately responsible for protecting yourself and for providing for yourself. Live your life with honor and integrity. […]
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Upon learning that pumpkins are a staple in my garden, the common reaction is “Oh neat! For jack-o-lanterns?” Then frowns only follow when I say ‘no.’ Only few brave souls will then ask “then why do you grow them?” Society is so far out of touch that most people can’t imagine off the top of […]
Video By Ethical Preparedness Please support their channel by subscribing here Transcription provided by American Preppers Network Number of speakers: 1 Ethical Preparedness Duration: 8 min 54 sec Will Cops Bug Out During SHTF? An Insider’s Answer “Hey folks, Welcome to Ethical Preparedness. Several times in the prepping community I’ve heard the topic come up […]
Top ten Get Home Bag items you need to have make it home quickly and safely. Of course there are other items that are good to have in your bag, click here for a comprehensive look at why you need a Get Home Bag and exactly what to put in one –> Get Home Bags for […]
By Bobby Akart, Author and APN Contributor Albert Einstein once wrote: I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. In poll after poll, one of the primary threats concerning preppers is the use of a cyber attack to cause a […]
Video By T Jack Survival Please support their channel by subscribing here Transcription provided by American Preppers Network Number of speakers: 2 (Tyler & Kirsten) Duration: 17 min 39 sec A-Frame Poncho Shelter Tyler:” Hey this is Tyler with T Jack survival. We are here at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School with Kirsten and she is going […]
Burning a wood stove is a must for many who live a self-reliant lifestyle in Northern climates. Generating enough heat via solar or wind to power a large enough furnace that would be required to combat the cold winters is not within the financial grasp of most folks. If firewood is available in your area […]
By Bobby Akart, Author and Founder of Freedom Preppers Prepping is a mindset, a lifestyle. Like most aspects of your life, it comes down to making choices. First and foremost, you have to get your head in the right place. It requires that you block out criticism and the perceptions of others. It requires that […]
One of the ways to generate striking power is to get stronger by utilizing the big lifts such as squats, dead lifts, overhead presses and bench presses. When you get stronger, you can generate more force. Another way is to move your body weight, using a tool (elbow, knee, etc.) through a target of an […]
WARNING! This video contains some graphic video clips. In this video I am going to show you what targets to strike with your hammer fist(s). I believe that the target is more important than the technique. Therefore, regardless of the technique you use, if you don’t strike/smash a target that will cause damage or a […]
Please share this video with your friends and on your blogs. In this video I am going to show you the five basic elbows that you can practice at home. I am also going to show you what targets, on the attacker, where you need to focus your elbow strike such as the solar plexus, […]
By Steven Konkoly and Bobby Akart What is the purpose of writing fiction? It does not tell a true story and the characters are not necessarily based upon real people. A well written story may be fabricated, but it helps us comprehend the world nonetheless. As Stephen King quipped: Fiction is the truth behind the […]
Camp Independence Endures! Camp Independence 2015 was conducted at Tippecanoe River State Park near Winamac Indiana on May 16th 2015. This event has been held for over 47-years, making it America’s oldest survival and preparedness meetup. After the closing of the facilities that Live Free USA has used for the past 47-years there was some […]
Recently I was informed that a very high percentage of young children do not wake up to the high pitch noise of a fire alarm/smoke detector. I was shocked so I started researching about this and thought I would share my findings with you. This is what Today News results were: We watched them on […]
Written by Bobby Akart at FreedomPreppers.com Have you heard? Ducks are the new chickens! For Preppers keeping chickens has always been the norm. As a prepper, we have a goal of being duel-sustainable. Our desire is like many in the preparedness community, to be more self-sufficient and I dream of getting back to the basics. As a result, chicken […]
Betony has some health benefits that you should be aware of. Betony is a forgot practice. It’s herbal medicine has been used for years to treat anxiety, stress, depression and more. It does have a mild uterine stimulate so pregnant women should not use it. It is known to be helpful in treating sinusitis and […]
With the Superbowl upon us, we are all searching for delicious foods and dips to serve our friends at Super Bowl parties. Many of us also have healthy resolutions this year and it can be hard to find alternatives that don’t use fatty sour creams or things loaded with carbs. So I decided to try […]
This is lesson 11 of my Brand New 38 lesson online self defense course entitled Self Defense Made “Real” Easy. In this lesson you’re going to learn some unique and different self defense techniques against a gun. I am also going to make fun of Hollywood Gun Disarms and how most people put to […]
Prepping and developing a Preparedness Plan has everyday applications, besides preparing for a collapse event. Developing a sense of situational awareness is important for Preppers, not just for everyday personal security, but as a fundamental building block in your security plan and the security of your Prepper Group. Because of this importance, we have stressed […]
Originally published on Utah Preppers Prepping – it’s an endless activity that has few rewards, and those rewards often are not close in payout to the amount of time and effort that went into them. The interim rewards in prepping include not having to run to the store constantly to keep your food stocked. When […]
Mudslide Survival by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of www.doomandbloom.net MUDSLIDE AFTERMATH With the grim news of at least 14 dead in the mudslide that occurred in the state of Washington, I realized that I had never written about mudslide survival. This surprised me, as I, myself, could easily be […]
by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of www.doomandbloom.net No Civilization Is Immune To Decay As I write this, we are in Europe. As you might imagine, we’re on the road a lot. As such, we have developed a basic strategy for staying safe and healthy during our travels. You might be surprised to know that this strategy pertains a […]
Written by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of doomandbloom.net I just wanted to share a few thoughts on spirituality and survival. Survival certainly involves being prepared for disasters, getting your food storage, medical supplies, and all your other ducks in a row. But getting your spirit in order could be one of the most […]
I was visiting a friend when I received a crushing blow delivered via text. My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I ignored it. A minute later the phone started playing “Free”, which at the time was the ringtone I downloaded. I silenced Zach Brown Band singing, as I simultaneously pulled my phone out to […]
As we enter flu season, I will be writing various articles discussing influenza and the viruses that cause it. Influenza is an infectious disease affecting birds and mammals caused by viruses of the Orthomyxoviridae family. Few people have gone an entire lifetime without having been a victim at one time or another. There, it […]
In Part 1, we discussed the importance of the medically responsible member of a family or survival group to put together a “status assessment”. In this assessment, the prospective medic must ask themselves certain important questions (and answer them honestly). We considered some of these factors last time. If you missed the article, find the […]
Teaching your dog how to remain quiet when you want him/her silent can be very important if your trying to survive or hunt.
Great ideas to make a variety of foods with the ‘Great Pumpkin!’ Excellent food storage information.
Even government agencies wonder if their medical supplies will still be effective; it’s time to clear the air about what an expiration date really means.
Author | Hugh Vail Sunday, according to most religions is a day to contemplate, meditate and dedicate your time and efforts the God, which usually means reading, praying, taking cookies to the neighbors, hanging out with the family. In our home it always means “Sunday Dinner”, usually at grandma’s house as she goes to war […]
TEACHING SURVIVAL SKILLS TO YOUR CHILDREN
Article Courtesy: ReadyMan.com You’re never too savage to take some time to teach your kids survival skills. Or any skills, for that matter. Sometimes, the greatest lessons we learn in life pop up completely unexpectedly. As parents, we should be sure to capitalize on every opportunity to impart some of our knowledge onto our children… […]
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The Four Lost American Ideals: It’s Time to ‘ReValue America’
Dr Shanon Brooks former President of George Wythe University; Current Founder/President of Monticello College educates americans in this video about the Four Lost American Ideals | Revalue America