The “Core Four” of EDC
EDC is a worn out, tired topic, but we discuss four items you can have nearly anywhere that will help you be an asset in any circumstances.
Hard Lessons: The Non-Permissive Environment
Think you know about the non-permissive environment? We give some hard lessons about laws, ethics, and methods of staying under the radar.
The “Not in the face!” School of Violence
In this article, we discuss how the bad advice of irrelevant instructors teaching technique without context will get you killed. Don’t get killed. Read up.
Hard Lessons: Urban Survival
You want to talk about what it’s like living in the urban landscape in a collapse? Here’s some real talk: it’s right here, in front of our faces.
Escape and Evasion 101: Overview
The worst case scenario for most people is illegal detention by criminals or hostile states. We discuss some myths and consideratons about E&E.
Escape and Evasion 201: The Lam
Have you ever considered what it’s like to be hunted by other humans? In E&E2, we discuss trying to actually escape and some of the things you can expect.
Improvised Weapons for the N(o)PE
There’s a trend in the edgier end of the tactical community to talk about improvised weapons. How much of it is realistic? Check us out for our answer.
Escape and Evasion 301: Harsh Reality
There’s no shortage of ‘counter-custody’ courses teaching citizens how to escape captivity. Let’s discuss the best way to escape: planning and avoidance.
The myth and legend of the Gray Man
While blending in is an entirely reasonable goal, we discuss why so often the lip service paid to ‘being gray’ sells the concept woefully short.
Camp Security: Fundamentals
Security during camps is largely unnecessary, but it can be excellent practice for emergencies. Avoid the pitfalls of learning about camp security ‘on the fly’.