A Survival Plan

BORVs – Extended Uses

L P — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:50:28 +0000

New RV page added. Shared a few ideas on extended uses for Bug Out RVs. More and more people are seeking information on RVs as BOVs. We intend to add more ideas, uses and warnings to the RV Prepper Community.

Are You Planning to Find a New Job?

L P — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:37:28 +0000

From Zero Hedge.

On Friday, Gallup’s mid-month unemployment reading, which covers the preceding 30 days, jumped from 8.3% in mid-January, the low point since the financial crisis, to 9.0%. An astounding increase. And its Job Creation Index confirmed that trend, dropping from +16 in January to +13 in February.

I had a feeling that the numbers early this year were not entirely on the mark. This information bears following. Job creation is, to me, a serious indicator of near future economic trends.

It is hard to find a good job when so many others are looking for one as well.

Emergency Text Alert System – Update

L P — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:21 +0000

We tinkered around with a site addition that would have allowed for mass broadcasts of emergency information to subscribers. The system “worked”, but in testing it proved to be an information security risk. There are some alternate systems currently in … Continue reading →

Jerry D. Young’s “Thoughts and Opinions on Barter and Trade”

L P — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:58:14 +0000

From Survivalist Boards

Read what he wrote, and see his list of items at http://www.survivalistboards.com/showpost.php?p=3746378&postcount=12

Interesting Radiation New Site. Videos.

L P — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:49:54 +0000

In a search to locate more information on nuclear contamination and radiation levels (Fuku and others) I came across a few sites. THIS one warrants attention, in my novice opinion. But first, watch this video from October, and listen to their explanations.

Radiation Levels Higher in the US

L P — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:03:37 +0000

I follow thew Radiation Network’s update page daily. Over the last couple weeks, it has shown an increased level of radiation in the US. They set the “alert” level at 100. Since I rarely see much over 50, my own “watch” level is set at 50. The image below shows more than a few location in the upper levels. It’s a curiosity to me at the moment, but if it stays high, I’ll be looking into it further. Anyone have any thoughts?

(Radiation Network, image saved from 02/18/2012 – 1401 Pac.)

Suturing, or Closing a Wound

L P — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:24:19 +0000

This is an overview of Suturing. “Sewing” a wound closed is not simply sticking needles through skin and tying knots. Different methods apply to different wounds. What I want to do here is share some YouTube suturing videos with you, and illustrate the need for training not just in method, but also in application. If you are going to add this skill to your bag of tricks, do what you can to get some professional training. Viewing of these videos isn’t “training”, per se. It is an introduction to the concept. Knowing what stitch to use, and under what conditions, can be a risk-filled proposition. Screwing this up can cost the injured person in a big way.

There are a lot of videos on this subject, but not as many dealing with removal. I didn’t see any of those that I liked, but you can search for them on your own. Again, knowing how to remove them is important, but just as important is knowing when, and under what conditions.

Here is the Dept of Defense Emergency War Surgery manual, 2004. These topics and others are treated within it.

“Tactical” and Medical Training

L P — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:59:13 +0000

For the average prepper working a job, making ends meet and doing as his conscience would demand of him, learning how to clear a room or house, handle a home invasion or come to the aid of someone in mortal danger would seem to be a logical addition to preps. After all, prepping isn’t solely about acquiring “stuff”. A prepper needs to know how to use that stuff, including his M1A Socom, or his M3 fighting knife, right?

There are classes galore designed to help the work-a-day prepper dad and mom get up to speed on securing their lives, along with liberty and property. I came across a nice little set of reviews for a place in the California Sierra foothills. Weapons Training School is an example of what can be found. The curriculum is wide and varied. Running down the class offerings list on the right side of their offerings page we see: Civilian SWAT Course, Concealed Carry Courses, Escape and Evade, Home Protection /Clearing, Knife fighting, etc. This mix of instruction, if well reviewed by former students, is like a buffet.

Another I found, just tooling around is, Tactical Response. TR operates mostly in Tennessee, but their class schedule shows courses being taught in CA, AZ, WI TX and OR. They have similar classes to WTS, but also include some medical.

Speaking of Medical, there is an operation I would like to visit. Medical Corps is in Caldwell, OH. They have quite a variety of things taught in a 3 day class based on US Navy Combat Medicine. At $365, I don’t think it is out of line. Learning how to repair damaged flesh is a good thing, especially if it belongs to your family.

So, if you want to learn how to use your weapon proficiently, or how to sew up a wound, the availability of a class somewhere within your means to attend most likely exists. Some simple internet searching, or a request on a popular forum, will get you the information you need. Finding it is the first part. Budgeting and scheduling are the second and third. PLAN it! Do it!

BORVs – Security and Options

L P — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:42:02 +0000

Added a new “page”, under BOV, for RVs. This one deals with on-the-road and camp security. The BORV has some major security concerns. Check out these ideas for minimizing them.

Bug Out RVs (BORV) update

L P — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:18:37 +0000

Going to be updating the BORV section this weekend with some pictures and some thoughts on security. Now, the manifestation of these two might not be what you would expect, but they come from a standpoint of reality and setting expectations.

The more tactically minded of you, however, will have some thoughts… so feel free to shout out.