No matter who you are, where you live, or what your environment is, having a bug out plan is a necessary part of your preparedness. Do you live isolated in the Rocky Mountains? Why would you need to bug out and leave your bunker? Well, do you want to stay when the next forest fire... Continue Reading →
A Good Discussion on Preparation
The CCX2 Show typically focuses on concealed carry and personal protection, but in light of the scary times in which we live, we devoted an entire show to prepping. I think we managed to lay out a good preliminary outline for overall preparation. For those of you interested in having a sound stay home plan,... Continue Reading →
Bug in or Bug Out: The Only Answer is Both
You need to be prepared to bug out or shelter in place for an indefinite amount of time, period. Many preppers seems to hedge all of their bets on only one or the other. Being adaptable is a life priority and heightened preparedness depends on it. You simply must have both plans firmly established. No... Continue Reading →
Bugging Out: A Necessary Part of Everyone’s Emergency Plan
As a nation we are again engulfed in civil unrest. For those that live in urban or suburban areas such unrest is, along with natural disasters, an obvious reason that may force you to leave your home. No matter how well-provisioned your home is, and no matter how well-positioned it is within a stable environment,... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part V: Security and Defense
A lot of writing is done on security in the prepper community but most of this focus goes towards what guns to have. Well, that is a big part of it, but not all of it. Along with weaponry should go some thought and preparation into early warning systems to secure yourself and your loved... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part IV: The Extended Bug-Out System
While everyone in the preparedness community seems to have a bug-out bag many appear to believe that a pre-packed bag is where preparations end. The bug-out bag and the get-home bag are both important: the intention with either is to give you the ability to grab what you need very quickly in a package that... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part III: The Bug-Out and Get-Home Bag
Bags seems to get all of the attention in the world of preppers. To some extent it is a bit over-done but the reality is a big part of being prepared is having certain bags already packed and ready to simply grab-and-go. The bug-out bag is a theme that gets a lot of press, but... Continue Reading →