Neighborhood Defense Strategies - Part 1

Welcome back to our series on the 5 things you need to go off-grid now, where we began with the premise that going “off-grid” might not be something that, as Preppers, you elect to do for the sake of your family in hopes of greater harmony with Mother Nature. The “Grid” might simply take the kids and leave you like Katie Holmes did to Tom in the middle of the night. You wake up and something is wrong, but it takes you a few minutes to realize your world has changed – in a big way. Today on the Prepper Journal podcast, we are going to finish discussing the last three of the 5 things you need to go off grid. Read more about prepping on the Prepper Journal Blog

What if you don't get to choose when you go "off-grid"? What if the grid up and leaves you without so much as a dear John letter? Will you have the supplies you need to live off the grid, even in your own suburban home?

Do you have loved ones, family, or friends that you'd like to get interested in prepping but have hit a wall with objections or distrust so far? Does your family view your prepping efforts as crazy or fringe? Do you get labeled as a tin foil hat-wearing nut job at your family get-togethers? Today on the Prepper Journal podcast we will discuss some simple strategies you can use to convince someone about the importance of prepping.

If you are concerned about defending your home or neighborhood in the event of a disaster that leaves your local area without the rule of law, there are some steps you can take now to be more prepared. In today's podcast, we will discuss logical weapons and supply considerations that would give you an upper hand if you were faced with a situation where you were trying to defend your neighborhood. Top 5 Firearms you need to get your hands on now. Ammo Inventory Spreadsheet – Free Download

Part two in our series on protecting your home in the event of a disastrous event that renders everyone in a without rule of law (WROL) scenario. For more information - www.theprepperjournal.com Good GMRS Radio - Base Station for vehicle Handheld GMRS - BAOFENG GM-15 Pro GMRS Radio Light Stick Trip Flare - Cyalume Surface Tip Flare

If the grid goes down and you are concerned about safety, your home is one of the best and last lines of defense you must consider. Instead of planning to leave, you may choose to stay and fight, and your community or neighborhood offers many advantages. Today on the Prepper Journal podcast, we will discuss how you can look at and prepare your neighborhood resources to defend your home and protect your loved ones. To read more, visit www.theprepperjournal.com

Imagine a situation where an EMP has wiped out power nationwide, and you are hundreds of miles away from your family on a business trip. How will you make it home? How will you survive in the wilderness or navigate cities where you know chaos will reign? What will you need to consider now to give you a better shot at success? Today on the Prepper Journal, we will discuss how to make it home after an EMP.

Everyday carry items are up close and personal prepping items that each of you should have access to anytime you leave the house. They are tools that can be useful in a myriad of situations, but most importantly, they all share one or more lifesaving properties when used in the proper context. Today on the Prepper Journal podcast, we are going to discuss how three little letters can save your life in a survival situation.

Everyday carry items are up close and personal prepping items that each of you should have access to anytime you leave the house. They are tools that can be useful in a myriad of situations, but most importantly, they all share one or more lifesaving properties when used in the right context. Today on the Prepper Journal podcast we are going to talk about how these three letters can save your life in a survival situation.

On today’s episode of the Prepper Journal, we're diving deep into the critical aspects of survival communication. I’ll share information and tips you can use when disaster strikes to coordinate with family members, keep tabs on your neighborhood, or stay informed about the world around you.