Episode-34- Seven Highly Underated Survival Skills You Should Develop Now[ 31:16 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In today’s podcast we cover seven skill sets that are often either overlooked or under appreciated by many survival minded individuals. Tune in today as we discuss..
How and why you should gain the skill of carpentry as part of your survival planning
The challenges we may face in a “barter economy” created either by disaster or design
The actual “skill of gardening” and why you need to start developing it today
Why learning how to sell and barter is a necessary survival skill
Why many people really need to brush up on basic map reading and even a “sense of direction”
Developing the skills for proper long term food storage
Learning and developing the skills behind many primitive cooking methods
Developing logic and organizational skills
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Today’s podcast focuses on the unique challenges of surviving an economic collapse and how it is very different from environmental or other disasters in scope, duration and impact. Tune in today for my thoughts on…
Planning for long term self sufficiency vs. planning for an acute interruption of short duration
The need to eliminate debt as part of long term planning, specifically debt on property
The need for prearranged groups before the economic SHTF
The need to NOT “bet the farm” in your long term planning
How FEMA nor any other organization can’t respond to an economic collapse
Why storing food is important but not enough
How your cash could become worth next to nothing in a true economic crash
Gaining specific skills before you need them
Storing construction supplies and other “hard comities” now vs. planning to buy them later
Hardening property and picking remote easy to defend locations
The value of the family dog in keeping trespassers away
A few reasons that an economic collapse may simply be an eventuality vs. a possibility
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Today’s podcast covers the advantages and different aspects of making a move from urban or suburb life out into the country or even the wilderness. Join is as we discuss the advantages, methods and resources to get the move made.
Oh and of course I have some thought about Paris Hilton’s Energy Policy video – just where have we heard that “outstanding plan” before, could the vaulted Hilton Plan actually be McCain’s plan? Tune in today to hear about…
The importance of research and being ready when the opportunity presents itself (because it will)
How to find the right land for self sufficiency
How to use real estate search tools together to get better results
How we found our perfect place
The advantages and disadvantages of off grid living
Choosing between a mobile home or a site built home
Using direct 12 VDC solar for lighting and other needs while relying on the grid for Climate Control, etc.
The need to do some real visiting to an area before you buy
Avoiding traps with tax increases and PMI costs
The perfect distance for maintaining two properties while you prepare to make the move
Go now or go later, which one is right for you
The value of a really good real estate agent
Finding land that borders government or public lands
Considering both sides of the “restrictions sword”
Getting full costs of property and development before you buy
Hiring a neighbor to watch your place if you buy a “second home”
The real advantages of a long term moving plan
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Today we discuss 3 different options for keeping small livestock and several different sources of wild game and fish. I also do a brief rant about the nonsense coming out of both campaigns in reference to “off shore drilling” just to keep things interesting. Tune in today to learn…
About keeping chickens for meat or even just for eggs
The importance of keeping your animals protected from predators
A new idea for a portable chicken coop that works with raised bed gardening
Thoughts about keeping rabbits
A few ideas on small scale aquaculture
Methods of fishing that are actually profitable
Where the humble squirrel fits into homestead protein needs
Thoughts on the whitetail deer and its’ extensive range
Where do groundhogs, opossums and raccoons fit in the mix
Trotlining and Jug Fishing for more productive catfish harvests
A bit about white bass as an everyday high volume fishing option
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Is it time to organize a new civilian militia? No not the camo wearing paramilitary type but a true “civilian” dedicated to assisting first responders and local law enforcement. I am not looking to lead or spearhead this concept just get a dialog going about the concept and some ways I think we can change the preception of exactly what militia means and make it a badge of honor vs. a separatist concept with the mainstream population.
Here is the outline I used for this show, there is some redundency in it. My hope is that discussion groups and forums will begin discussing this concept and it may or may not take off. Either way I think it is a conversation worth having.
My Outline
Civilian Militia
National Level Organization
Complies with all local, state and federal laws
Marketed as a force for assistance, not anti government
Main objective – to provide assistance and additional security at times when law enforcement, emergency responders and other organizations are stretched to their limits
Armed is an individual choice but is subject to all laws
Each local branch will register or notify or some how be on record with local law enforcement and possibly other emergency responders
Any uniform devised should be “non militant” though there may need to be a militant division of some sort
Training focused on
a.Communications and Reporting
b.First Aid
c.Supply Distribution
d.Working with emergency responders
e.Use of non lethal force for the protection of civilians
National Organization governed as a “Constitutional Republic” including a judiciary committee
Membership should have some “dues” associated with it, annual and low.
Should focus on recruiting, current and prior service law enforcement, prior service military, professionals in various disciplines, EMTs-etc.,
Part Two – The Marketing Plan
Recruit professionals with a background in marketing, sales and public speaking – make them the voice of the company.
Position the organization as a “helper” to local law enforcement, emergency responders and local charities.
Make membership on par with membership or association with the Salvation Army, Red Cross or Rotary Club.
Invite law enforcement personal to all meetings (most often they won’t show up).
No videos, pictures, etc of camo clad para military personal
Mission statement – “To observe, report and notify first, to intervene only when absolutely necessary and then as a “concerned citizen”.
Any firearm use and or carry will be done as a “citizen”, in other words a CCP holder carries during “service” because he/she always carries.
Strict code of ethics – violations of them result in termination of membership.
No military ranks, – Sgt, Col, etc.Replace with things like Member, Organizing Member, Neighborhood Coordinator, Regional Coordinator, etc.
While the above outline is useful it may be necessary to listen to this show in full to avoid misunderstandings. NOTE – I have no issues with existing militias and I support their right to exist and in general the work they do as patriots.
I just believe there is an opportunity to create a new type of militia that can help local communities in times of need and I also belive there would be a ton of interest in joining such an organization for many individuals if they had the option.
My plan is by NO MEANS perfect or complete, I simply am submitting it to the community as one possible starting point for a new organization that may be seriously needed in the coming uncertain times. It is humbly submitted to the survivalist and self sufficiency community as a concept for discussion.
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The key to getting truly prepared for anything is planning, today’s show is two lessons in one with prioritizing goals to a get a mission accomplished. To get on track and explain the logic of my system of planning I first go over the “debt snowball” which has been made popular by syndicated radio personality Dave Ramsey.
Tune in today as we discuss
The mentality behind the debt snowball and how that same mentality can be applied to survival planning
Ranking and listing the threats that are most likely to impact your life
How to do a personal threat assessment and rank your biggest needs
Finding the top five needs for your top five threats
How to build momentum and motivation as you move toward full preparedness
The reality that will lead both the out and out fringe survivalist and the basic boyscout to very similar plans
The goal of this show is to move beyond analysis paralisis into a real meaningful level of action and avoid feeling overwhelmed by all there is to do. Please add in your own comments and suggestions, remember our show is one man’s opinion not a lecture. Your input is not just welcome but a necessary part of making our show a little better every day.
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Episode-28- The Importance of Documention of Survival and Evacuation Plans[ 30:12 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Many survivalists feel that the best course of action is to be totally covert with plans. This can be a real mistake because in a true emergency it is likely you will need assistance from and want to provide help to other family members. Documentation of your plans can help you get back together in the highly likely event that your family is separated when an emergency or disaster hits.
Tune in today as we discuss…
The importance of printing and organizing your planning documentation
Listing and ranking all your potential threats
Documentation of your response and planning for each threat
Not relying on your PC for your documentation and collateral information
Keeping your planning book updated
The importance of multiple copies
Assigning roles and duties to all family members
Having a 15 minute, 1 hour and 1 day packing plan for evacuations
Having multiple evacuation routes
Planning or evacuation of your pets
Planning or more practical every day emergencies as well
Keeping communication records and options
Protection of your financial information while still keeping records of it
How a solid plan keeps you level headed and logical in an emergency
Planning not just what to take but where to put it in your vehicle
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Episode-34- Seven Highly Underated Survival Skills You Should Develop Now [ 31:16 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
