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A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who wants to become a better shooter in defense of our country. It's also for the law enforcement officer who risks his or her life going against the thugs of our society and for anyone interested in learning the defensive and...
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For anyone who's ever considered a career as a warrior-for-hire-or who just wants to learn more about the lifestyle-How to Become a Mercenary is the ultimate guide to all the history, training, and equipment information you'll ever need!
Mercenaries-who are often trained as part of the best Special Forces, including American Delta Force, British SAS, French Foreign Legion, Marines, SBS, SEALs, and many others-perform one of the most dangerous and...
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Your guide to shelter in most survival situations from a New York Times bestselling author and survival expert.
New York Times bestselling author and survival school founder, Tim MacWelch shows us why shelter is our top survival priority in most emergency situations, and how we can provide ourselves with this lifesaving resource. In Survival Shelter Handbook, MacWelch details our risks for exposure (from both the heat and cold) and guides readers...
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While self-reliance is often treated simply as a form of higher level survival preparedness, it is different in both psychology and execution. Preparing and surviving imply a threat to life that must be endured in order to recover and rebuild as life was before the event. While prepping is certainly key to getting through the serious threats of the twenty-first century, it will only get you so far. True self-reliance depends on making it through whatever...
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As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you've ever had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical details of making it through any kind of emergency situation. Some topics...
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In developing this third revision of version 4.0 of the Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response, the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) has drawn on the expertise of numerous state, national, and international agencies and organizations. Selected sources of information include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Handbook for Emergencies,...
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Know which rifles can defend you and your family.
In the chaos of a survival situation, firearms will be important tools for protecting yourself, your family, and your supplies as well as for hunting animals for food. In A Prepper's Guide to Rifles, Robert K. Campbell discusses the best rifles to have with you in any confrontation including the end of the world as we know it. Rifles that are easy to carry, lightweight, and that shoot accurately and...
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The Prepper's Guide to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available for to support a large scale return to the hunter/gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but that botanical knowledge does provide an edge to the well prepared.
This...
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Survival retreats are built by those who want to truly hide from it all should the worst conspire. David Black explores these places and gets to go where most people will never go: through the chain link fence, past the guard dog, and into the rarely seen survival retreat. In Survival Retreats you'll learn how to protect and defend your retreat, building locations, and tips for living in your retreat. Black goes into detail to teach you everything...
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Most people don't believe they will ever have to face a real disaster, or are too scared to look ahead and quickly dismiss any thoughts of a future catastrophe. But a cataclysm can happen in an instant and without warning, and you won't be able to save yourself if you are not prepared.
The Prepper's Pocket Companion shows you what to do before, during, and after any disaster, whether big or small. With ten easy steps, you'll learn the basics of:
-Creating...
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Life-saving medical advice for when you can't reach a doctor.
Survival preparedness is not to be taken lightly. We live in a society full of comforts, conveniences, and instantaneous answers to all of our questions. But what happens when those systems break down?
Preparedness must begin from the inside out. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often determine whether or not you can physically endure catastrophic circumstances. Poor diet and a sedentary...
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A field-tested guide to surviving a nuclear attack, written by a revered civil defense expert.
This edition of Cresson H. Kearny's iconic Nuclear War Survival Skills (originally published in 1979), updated by Kearny himself in 1987 and again in 2001, offers expert advice for ensuring your family's safety should the worst come to pass. Chock-full of practical instructions and preventative measures, Nuclear War Survival Skills is based on years of...
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Knowing the ropes when a catastrophic situation strikes can be the key to survival, and in The Pocket Guide to Prepper Knots, Patty Hahne demonstrates the most important multi-purpose knots preppers should be prepared to know. Illustrated with step-by-step instructions for tying them and the knots being used in various situations, the book covers such topic as:
•The uses for various types of ropes as well as their advantages and disadvantages
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You will need more than just food and water when the grid goes down.
Many people know what they need to survive a doomsday scenario. They stock high-calorie foods and clean water, they find their own sources of power and heat, and they prepare to defend themselves, if need be. With all they have stored, they have the ability to survive for days, even months at a time.
You may think you have finished preparing once you have accumulated these basic...
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With chapters such as Nature of the Beast, to What to Expect in the Aftermath, the Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is a how-to guide for dealing with hurricanes before, during, and after-including understanding how where and when these powerful storms form, protecting yourself and your property, and how to deal with the repercussions.
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The Apocalypse could arrive at any moment, but with Surviving the Apocalypse, you'll be well prepared and well trained enough to survive any disaster-even the end of the world as we know it.
Being prepared for what's out there is important-you have to know what to do when everything falls apart. Knowing how to survive the end of the world, as we know it will prepare you for anything and everything that could possibly go wrong. From packing the...
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Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile place-storms rage, fires burn, and diseases spread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of a very complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Could you protect your family in the case of an emergency-domestic or global?
The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you...
178) Practical Hints on Camping: An American Classic of Preparation, Shelter, Knots, Fishing, and More
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Originally published in 1882, Practical Hints on Camping has offered readers logical and pragmatic knowledge so that they can have successful excursions in the great outdoors.
This comprehensive book features hundreds of timeless tips and tricks to use when preparing for a camping trip, as well as what to do once it's just you against the elements. Whether you want to learn how to properly gut a fish, cook over a fire, pitch a tent, boat, or tie...
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Whether it's a hurricane bearing down on a home near the coast or a power line downed in a snowstorm near a car, are you prepared for these situations? This slim handbook will provide you with all the information you need to ensure that you, your family, and your pets can weather any emergency crisis. Learn the necessity of backing up important documents, how to safely store food and water for more than a day, and how to communicate with your family...
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Recent events have taught us all that anyone, anywhere can face an emergency situation. Do you have the tools, equipment, and knowledge to ensure the safety of your family? With the expert advice in this handbook, you can be better prepared for any emergency:
* Terrorist attack
* Fire
* Flood
* Tornado
* Winter storm
* Hurricane
* Landslide
* Earthquake
* Drought
* Nuclear emergency
* Civil unrest
* And more
In this updated edition, Dave...
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