Many weapons law experts believe New York City knife laws are at best confusing and at worst contradictory to the knife laws mandated by the State of New York. Several court decisions have attempted to unify New York state and city law, with many of … [Continue reading] about New York City Knife Laws: A Simple Cheat Sheet With All You Need To Know
Knife laws in Michigan can create confusion, as an urban area such as Detroit and Lansing pass statutes that are much more restrictive than the knife laws passed at the state level. The major cities in Michigan have followed the legal lead set by San … [Continue reading] about Michigan Knife Laws: A Guide for Knife Carriers!
by Sierra Grey Robert Burns once wrote, “The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.”. Translated—no matter how well we plan, things often fail, turn out wrong, or go awry. Humans have limitations. We possess only fragments of knowledge … [Continue reading] about Strategic Relocation: Finding The Best Place to Live if SHTF
By: Matt in the Midwest I enjoy prepping. I value independence, self-sufficiency, and taking responsibility for myself. I consider it a hobby with perks. I like growing my own food, canning, hunting, shooting, reusing or repurposing materials. I … [Continue reading] about Are Preppers Normal? Blending Prepping Into Your “Normal” Lifestyle…
by Ian D The Importance of Knowing Your Equipment, and the Reality of the Using It. A few months ago I decided it would be a good experience to go on an extended backpacking trip. I carefully researched the area I was interested in by asking … [Continue reading] about Hiking Tips For Beginners – Test Your Gear to Know Your Gear!
The family disaster communications plan... by Moira M You are at home waiting on the cable guy on a drizzly Monday morning. You relax in the quiet house since your spouse is at work, older kid away at college and younger kid in school. You settle … [Continue reading] about How Can I Contact My Family After The Grid Goes Down?
by Anthony Purpura For the longest time, I was toiling with the idea of getting rabbits for my homestead. As we all know they grow fast, the feed to finished meat ratio is the best of almost any animal, they don’t require a lot of space and they … [Continue reading] about How to Make a Rabbit Cage
By Juleigh Howard-Hobson Mirrored flush-mounted bathroom medicine cabinets are easily one of the most non-upcycled objects out there. They are short and shallow. They don’t stand by themselves. And, frankly, they aren’t very nice to look at once … [Continue reading] about How to Make a Seed Starter Box
by Ron G Think of this as a primer if you will. It is written to cover the basics that will matter most to you as a prepper. I am intentionally leaving out a lot of technical jargon; there are others willing to throw that out at you. There will … [Continue reading] about Types of and Effects of Nuclear Weapons on Humans and The Environment
by Randy As a frugal and self, sufficient individual, you may be interested in an alternative to the earthen block, tin can or commercially made, version of a rocket stove. Here is another effective alternative to those found in articles that are … [Continue reading] about How to Make a Rocket Stove
by Jane W My interest in chickens began at age three when my grandmother would allow me to gather eggs from the nests in the chicken house at their farm. I learned from her to be observant and gentle with animals. When my own child reached that … [Continue reading] about How to Properly Take Care of Egg Laying Chickens