Security
Home defense, OPSEC, surveillance defense, and the part of prep that's about not advertising you're a prepper. Less tactical-bro, more thoughtful baseline.
Top picks in Security
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Outdoors Youtuber last Words "Won't Worry, I'll Survive!"
Examination of a survival YouTuber's fatal mistakes and what preppers can learn from overconfidence in the field.
What the HELL is that Thing?
Brief overview of creator's EDC gear, keychain items, and bag contents for daily preparedness.
Protect Yourself From Government Tracking & Identity Theft
Thirteen-minute evaluation of Go Dark Faraday bags for shielding devices from tracking and electronic surveillance.
Politics & Espionage - Why R U Ghey? | CTWB 18DEC24
Discussion of current political developments and intelligence community activities relevant to preparedness planning.
Ten Great Prepper Gift Ideas for Christmas
A curated selection of EDC and preparedness items across categories from pepper spray to watches to emergency radios.
Best Anti Drone Rounds For Self Defense
Evaluates ammunition options for countering small drone threats in a home defense scenario.
It's Probably a Nuke...? | Bear Brief 16DEC24
Daily briefing covering current events and preparedness considerations from a security perspective.
US Drone Warfare & Dirty Bombs in CONUS
Examination of drone-based threats and radiological dispersal device scenarios within the continental United States.
MDT Oryx Chassis: The Great Starter Platform
Eleven-minute review of the MDT Oryx rifle chassis for beginners: what it offers, design basics, and why it's suitable as an entry-level precision platform.
Wolf At The Gate: A Big Wakeup Call
A family's encounter with a wolf near their livestock, covering warning signs, safety protocols, and lessons learned about rural predator threats.
The Best EDC Flashlight: Fenix TK16 v2
Eight-minute review of the Fenix TK16 v2 tactical flashlight: 3100 lumens, pocket-carry form factor, tungsten carbide bezel for emergency use and self-defense.
Decoding Lumens: How To Verify Flashlight Brightness
How to test and verify actual brightness output of flashlights to cut through manufacturer claims and choose reliable EDC gear.
Home Security & Self-Defense with Home Front Training
73-minute live discussion with a firearms instructor covering home security fundamentals, self-defense options, firearms training, and emergency supplies.
Best Zombie Melee Weapons That Are Easy To Use
Four-minute walkthrough of practical melee weapons for self-defense: selection criteria, ease of use, and real-world effectiveness.
Solo Bushcraft Camping in Alaska: Shelter, Hunting Grouse, and Coyotes
Nineteen minutes of shelter-building, fire management in rain and cold, hunting and processing wild game (grouse and rabbits), and handling a coyote pack at night—all on a gear-light bushcraft trip in fall Alaska.
Survival Bartering: 5 Must-Have Items for Grid Down Scenarios
Five practical items to stockpile for bartering when the grid is down and currency fails—what people will actually trade for.
Grid-Down Preparedness: Take These 5 Actions Today
Five practical steps to prepare for grid-down scenarios: emergency kits, communication plans, supply security, and immediate actions you can start today.
Selecting Your Bug Out Tribe When SHTF
Thirteen minutes on choosing trustworthy people for your bug-out group: vetting criteria, family dynamics, and long-term survival readiness.
Halo GPS Collar 2.0+ Real World Farm Dog Review
Sixteen minutes of real-world testing and practical findings on the Halo GPS collar for farm dogs, covering functionality and homestead application.
New York PSA Warns of Nuclear Attack
Overview of New York's official public service announcement on nuclear attack preparedness, civil defense protocols, and protective actions for households.
EMP Shield Device Unboxing
Six-minute unboxing and overview of an EMP protection device for household electronics and infrastructure.
Smoke Detectors — Don't Use a Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector Combo Alarm
Five-minute walkthrough on smoke detector selection, placement, battery maintenance, and why combination alarms are inferior to separate detectors.
Personal Protective Equipment #1 — European Quality Steel Toe Work Boots $40
Five-minute gear walkthrough: sourcing durable European steel-toe work boots under $40 from surplus suppliers for emergency preparedness and everyday protection.
Mini Altoids EDC Tin
Nine-minute walkthrough of a compact everyday-carry kit built inside an Altoids tin, sized to fit a jeans watch pocket without excuse to leave it behind.
Sniper Hunting Loadout
Fifteen-minute walkthrough of tactical gear, firearms, and equipment for hunting and SHTF reconnaissance or LP/OP station work.
Condor EDC Pouch
15-minute walkthrough of a customized everyday-carry pouch: multitool, flashlight, charger, and other routine-use items for personal preparedness.
Israel and Gaza trading blows: Israel moving tanks
Analysis of evolving Israel-Gaza conflict with focus on tank deployments and potential urban warfare scenarios.
Venezuelan Migrants to America Protest Rape of Children in Darien Gap
Venezuelan migrants warn others about violent assaults, child rapes, and deaths encountered crossing the Darien Gap.
Emergency 72-Hour Bug Out/Get Home Bag
28-minute walkthrough of a Condor 3-Day Assault pack configured for 72-hour self-sufficiency in bad weather, vehicle emergencies, and civil unrest scenarios.
My Every Day Carry - Weekly EDC Update April 2021
Ten-minute walkthrough of a Texas prepper's everyday carry kit, covering knives, flashlights, multitools, fire-making gear, and pocket items with product specifics.
Emergency Preparedness Kits: First Aid, Get-Home Bags, and Organization
Overview of pre-assembled emergency kit options (first aid, get-home bags, firestarter, stop-bleed) and organizational systems for household disaster readiness.
Rare Breed FRT-15 at the Range
43-second range demonstration and evaluation of the Rare Breed FRT-15 tactical rifle system.
5.56 Stripper Clips
Four-minute walkthrough on using 5.56 stripper clips for ammunition organization and rapid magazine loading.
Go Time Gear: The Shirt On Your Back
Four-minute breakdown of tactical shirt selection for preparedness loadouts, covering fabric, fit, and practical considerations for bug-out gear.
Go Time Gear: LBV or FLC — It's the Tools of the Trade That Counts
Comparison of load-bearing vest (LBV) and fighting load carrier (FLC) tactical gear options for preparedness loadouts.
Seahorse Micro & Outdoor Products Watertight Boxes
Five-minute walkthrough of two waterproof storage containers for organizing fire kits and first aid supplies in bug-out bags.
Olight M2R Pro Warrior Flashlight Review
Eight-minute hands-on review of the Olight M2R Pro Warrior tactical flashlight, covering output, throw distance, and practical features for EDC and emergency use.
TAC PAC August–December 2019 Box Openings
Five months of TAC PAC subscription box unboxings: EDC and survival gear selections reviewed across August through December 2019.
Pocket Size EDC from Bear Bowl
Walkthrough of a compact everyday-carry kit assembled by Bear Bowl, reviewing practical gear for emergencies and daily preparedness.
How to Silence a Recurve Bow
Twenty-minute walkthrough of methods to reduce bow noise during hunting, covering string dampening, limb wrapping, and accessory choices.
Self Defense and the Law: What Preppers Should Know
Five-minute overview of self-defense law fundamentals: legal use-of-force boundaries, state-to-state variation, post-incident behavior, and working with law enforcement.
Best Tactical Boots for Preppers — Why Every Prepper Needs Tactical Boots
Five-minute overview of tactical boot features (steel toecap, durable materials) and their value in wilderness, self-defense, and crisis scenarios.
My Mini Survival SERE Kit
Fourteen-minute walkthrough of a compact survival kit carried daily: contents, rationale, and hands-on demo of fire-starting, signaling, and basic survival tools.
Beretta M9A3 9mm Pistol Review
23-minute hands-on evaluation of the Beretta M9A3, covering design refinements, handling, and practical shooting performance for defensive preparedness.
My Favorite EDC Knives
Seventeen-minute review of folders and fixed-blade knives for everyday carry, covering budget and premium options across Spyderco, Zero Tolerance, Victorinox, and custom makers.
New Glock Model 19X Pistol Review
21-minute hands-on review of the Glock 19X: design features, MHS trials heritage, size/grip comparisons, and tactical suitability for prepared households.
Rex Zero 1 CP Compact Pistol Review
Twenty-minute field review of the Arex Rex Zero 1 CP, a 9mm compact pistol, covering design, handling, and practical applications for defensive carry.
Arex Rex Zero 1 S 9mm Pistol Review
Twenty-minute field review of the Arex Rex Zero 1 S 9mm pistol, comparing features and price to the Sig P226.