In other articles, I have discussed the GOOD (get out of Dodge) bag, go bag, or survival bag and that the weight should be limited to approximately 25 pounds. Why do we need to limit the weight? I will make this as simple as I can. The main energy source in our muscles is ATP. Strenuous activities lessen this stored…
A Get-Out-of-Dodge (GOOD) bag is a necessity. I have talked about this before, but wanted to expand your knowledge a little given the demonstrations that have been going on since the summer of 2020 and that are becoming more and more violent. There are three types of hazards, which include anthropogenic (manmade), natural, and technological. Any of these could happen…
A solar flare is a burst of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. They can strike without warning and your safety largely depends on being prepared and taking protective measures. The primary survival strategy involves taking cover in a shielded location to minimize exposure to the intense radiation and potential disruptions to technology and infrastructure. This could include seeking shelter in…
Survival Training is all about a strategy. After a war or large-scale disaster such as a major drought or disease outbreak, several stages typically occur while individuals, societies, and communities strive to recover and rebuild. Numerous earthquakes have ruptured in Haiti since 2009. More recently (February 2023), Türkiye, Syria had catastrophic damage from an earthquake that measured about 7.5 on…
Today’s world is unpredictable to say the least. We have entered a time of never-ending crises; a world where peril can confront you on any street corner, shopping mall, fast food establishment, school, or park – almost anywhere at anytime. Your personal safety is of primary importance. While there are various self-defense strategies and non-lethal options available to you, it’s…
What do you think is the most important short-term survival skill? It is first aid and basic medical knowledge. The ability to provide immediate medical assistance in an emergency situation is crucial for saving a life or lives. You must be able to reduce the severity of an injury or injuries. Skills like CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), wound management, and knowing…
Are you ready? The reader has likely already been following the news and is witnessing upheavals everywhere, from increased violence and bank failures, to threats of collapsing energy and food infrastructures, as well as potential WWIII and many other issues. It is time to carefully consider your survival strategy. There are a great many who are telling you that you…
This article is about the release of a new survival book that is featured in the image above. Click here to buy the book or, in about one month it should be in book stores near you so that you can look through it. I am a firm believer in go-bags, survival skills of all kinds, security, and other preparedness…
One of our CIVARA Academy students asked me to write about on guerilla warfare, which I was taught the beginning stages when I was five years old and which I have continued learning and have taught to others often, including paramilitary and military organizations in South America, as well as private courses. Why would we want to know about this…
Have you ever thought about what your chances of survival would be in a do-or-die scenario such as in an active shooter, street attack, earthquake, global pandemic, or wilderness trip gone bad encounter or, if the national power grid went down and your city turned into civil chaos? Do you associate a price with your life or that of your…