It might be a new word as far as you’re concerned, or a subject that is still some way beyond common usage – but the term “prepper” is becoming increasingly mainstream and one you are likely to be hearing a lot more about in the immediate future. So, here are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the subject. As an article in Battle Box in March 2021 puts it, … [Read more...] about Prepper FAQs
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Everyday prepping: it’s not just about Doomsday
Not every crisis or emergency heralds some Doomsday scenario. It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but most crises may come completely out of the blue but are, in fact, fairly run of the mill – practically, everyday occurrences. And for emergencies such as that, your best line of defence may be in everyday prepping. Prepping as a way of life An article by American … [Read more...] about Everyday prepping: it’s not just about Doomsday
Fitness For Prepping
If you want to be prepared for any crisis or emergency that might come your way, one of the first places to start is with yourself. You don’t need to be any kind of fitness fanatic to prepare – but your fitness for prepping can take you a long way towards achieving your state of preparedness. The principle You are not looking to train for any kind of Olympic medal. … [Read more...] about Fitness For Prepping
Beginners Guide To Self-Protection
The term self-defence probably conjures up pictures of combat up close and personal and a tussle in which blows are traded. Let’s take a closer look at the theory and practice of self-protection and then briefly consider how you stand in the eyes of the law when you need to defend yourself. Situational Awareness Perhaps the single most effective key to self-protection … [Read more...] about Beginners Guide To Self-Protection
Beginners Guide To Self-Awareness
The UK is a fairly peaceable place. In the normal course of events, the threat of physical violence is pretty rare. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the incidence of criminal violence has held fairly steady in recent years – with the principal increase identified as assaults resulting in only minor injury. Nevertheless, the ONS … [Read more...] about Beginners Guide To Self-Awareness