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6 Concealed Carry Tips for Preppers

6 Concealed Carry Tips for Preppers
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6 Concealed Carry Tips for Preppers
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There are countless articles about concealed carry and how to do it properly. However, the overwhelming majority of those articles focus on concealed carry in everyday life.

While that is definitely critical information, there are far fewer articles that discuss concealed carry by preppers during an actual SHTF or disaster scenario. By SHTF/disaster scenario, this refers to anything from a natural disaster to a terrorist attack to a grid down disaster and so on.

While it’s important to conceal carry during normal times so you always have a firearm with which to quickly defend yourself, it’s equally–if not more–important to conceal carry during a disaster, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today.

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Here are the top six concealed carry tips for preppers:

Tip #1 – Actually Conceal Carry, Don’t Open Carry

Open carry will, generally speaking, not be the best practice to follow during a disaster. Even though you may think a major disaster is going to signal a ‘Wild West’ where everyone walks around with a gun in a holster on their hip, the truth is most people won’t do that.

In fact, open carrying a firearm is a surefire way to draw unnecessary attention to yourself, both from the police and from the other people around you. That’s not something you want. It’s much better to blend in.

Yes, you do want to have a handgun on you for immediate access so you can quickly respond to threats, but you would be wiser to carry that firearm concealed rather than out in the open.

Tip #2 – Invest In High Quality Gear

Here’s something to think about: why would you go with a cheaply made five dollar holster for a five hundred dollar or more handgun?

It makes zero sense. A high-quality holster is going to cost you anywhere from thirty to a hundred bucks on average, but it will be money that is well spent.

Here is a list of the proper gear that you are going to need for concealed carry:

  • High quality concealable holster (IWB would be best).
  • High Quality Single and Double Magazine Carrier (use one or the other depending on what you feel like).
  • High quality belt that can support the weight of your firearm and spare magazines.

Tip #3 – Use A Suitable Firearm For Concealment and Defense

The next thing you need, of course, is a good firearm. That being said, you want to be very selective about the type of firearm you conceal carry for SHTF purposes.

For instance, while you may like to carry a .38 snubnose revolver or a .380 ACP pocket pistol in your everyday life, neither of those options are going to be a good choice for an SHTF disaster.

Why? Because the pistol you choose to defend yourself with during a disaster needs to have many different qualities, such as:

  • Having a full firing grip
  • Shootable
  • Good defensive round
  • Higher magazine capacity to defend yourself against multiple attackers
  • Completely reliable

Quite arguably the best type of handgun to conceal carry during a disaster scenario will be a mid-sized 9mm pistol such as a Glock 19, Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact, or Walther PPQ.

A mid-sized 9mm pistol is large enough to defend yourself with adequately, while also being small enough to conceal carry.

In addition to your firearm, you would be very wise to carry at least one spare magazine on your person at all times. For one thing, it’s always wise to have a reload on you, and for another, the number one cause of failures in a semi-automatic pistol is not because of the pistol itself but rather because of an issue with the magazine. Therefore, if you do have a jam, swapping out the magazines can be one of the fastest ways for you to solve the problem.

Tip #4 – Be Smart About Your Conceal Carrying Positions (Pros and Cons)

There are a number of different carry positions for you to choose from. In this section, we’ll outline the best carry options and the pros and cons of each:

Inside The Waistband Strong Side Hip

This is where you carry the pistol inside your waistband on the strong hand side of your hip. It’s probably the most common way to conceal carry a pistol. It enables you to quickly draw your firearm and also keeps it out of the way. On the other hand, it may not be very comfortable if you’re packing inside the waistband, and drawing with your weak hand is very difficult. It can also be difficult to draw while sitting down in a vehicle.

Outside The Waistband Strong Side Hip

An outside the waistband holster is typically going to be more comfortable to wear than an inside the waistband one. But on the reverse side of things, it will also be much more difficult for you to conceal the pistol, especially if you’re only wearing a T-shirt.

Inside The Waistband Appendix Carry

Appendix carry is where you conceal carry inside the waistband in the front of your hip rather than to the side. This mode of carry is not the most comfortable and certainly is not as comfortable as strong side hip. But it also enables you to draw the firearm with either hand, and it’s also easier to draw when sitting or kneeling down as well.

Shoulder Holsters

The two biggest downsides to shoulder holsters are 1) They really weigh your shoulders down after prolonged use, and 2) You also need a jacket or coat of some kind in order to conceal them. But on the other hand, a shoulder rig enables you to comfortably carry both a pistol and one or two spare magazines, and everything is kept completely out of the way.

Ankle Carry

Ankle carry is going to take some time to get used to comfort wise. It also only permits you to carry a smaller sized handgun, and a mid-sized gun such as Glock 19 may not be so comfortably carried in an ankle holster. You also have to kneel down to draw from an ankle holster, which is another big turn off. In all honesty, ankle carry is a much better choice for backup guns rather than for a primary.

Small Of Back Holsters

Small of back holsters are definitely not very comfortable to wear when you’re sitting down, and they can be very awkward to draw from as well. That’s also not to mention the fact that you’re going to run into issues if you fall down against your back or get thrown against a hard wall, in which case your spine is going to be a major risk. Overall, small of back holsters are not the best choice for concealment position.

Tip #5 – Consider A Backup Gun

Is packing a backup or secondary concealed firearm a wise move? It depends. It’s already a major hassle to carry just one gun, and carrying a second gun can be even more uncomfortable.

That being said, a major grid down disaster is going to be a very dangerous time as well, and there’s no denying that carrying a backup gun gives you a number of unique advantages.

For instance, carrying a backup gun means you can draw a second gun faster than you can reload your first (depending on where you opt to carry it), that you can arm somebody else around you who isn’t armed already, and that you can still defend yourself with a gun even if your first one malfunctions or is knocked away.

Tip #6 – Follow The Laws

Last but not least, you still need to make sure you follow all concealed carry laws that are relevant to your state and/or city. The authorities are not going to go away during a major disaster, and they may even become more prominent and more aggressive.

This is yet another reason why it will be wise to conceal carry over open carrying so you don’t draw any unnecessary attention to yourself. But at the same time, you still need to make sure you abide by all laws that apply to you and that relate to concealed carry. Otherwise, if you are caught by the authorities not following the law, you’re going to get in serious trouble.

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4 No Cook Meals For Surviving The Pandemic And Food Supply Shortages

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When it comes to your food supply, you just can’t risk not having enough. These no cook meals will be a great addition to your food supply planning. Check out the recipes below!

No Cook Meals to Help You Through the Pandemic

As of the writing of this article, there are 20 meat processing plants that have been shut down due to COVID-19 infections. We have been worrying about these types of effects on our food supply for months now, and this is the first real sign of how infections can affect the food supply.

When you walk into a supermarket, you might not see all the choices you had in the past. An empty meat case is a humbling thing for your eyes to fall upon. It’s the shocking realization that the seemingly infinite supply of chickens, pigs, and cows that are butchered for us has begun to run dry!

To deal with this issue, we are going to present four no cook meals that will help you create dinners at home that will feed your family without worrying so much about what’s available, or unavailable, in the meat case.

1. Smashed White Bean, Avocado and Salted Pork Sandwiches

Smashed White Bean, Avocado and Salted Pork Sandwiches | No Cook Meals for Surviving the Pandemic and Food Supply Shortages

As preppers we get beans. There are a bunch of ways to use beans and this a great example of how you can pack a sandwich with great nutrition and protein.

Serving: Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • Can of White Beans
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Avocado
  • 8 Slices of Whole Grain Bread
  • 8 Slices of Salted Pork (Prosciutto, Ham, Virginia Ham)

Instructions:

  • Begin by draining your beans in a colander then smashing them up in a bowl add a few glugs of olive oil, salt, pepper. This little mix is delicious. If you add some minced rosemary, you can even turn this into a delicious dip.
  • Pit your avocado and cut it in half and then quarters lengthwise. Leave the skin on.
  • Lay the bread out on a clean work surface for assembling the sandwiches.
  • Spread your mashed bean mix onto one side of the bread.
  • Peel your avocados and slice 1 quarter for each sandwich. Spread slices over the bean spread.
  • Add a few slices of your pork to over the top of the avocado.
  • You can finish this sandwich with some lettuces, fresh sprouts, or just eat it as is.

2. Delicious Crab Salad

Canned crab is a protein option that will likely be around through much of this meat crisis. It does have to be kept in refrigeration, but it’s delicious and this chipotle mayo salad is great in the spring and summer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Can of Crab Meat
  • 1 Bunch of Asparagus
  • Chipotle Mayo
  • 1 Bunch of Green Onions
  • 1 Bunch of Cilantro

Instructions:

  • Drain your crab in a colander and set it in the sink.
  • Slice your asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Throw them into a bowl.
  • Thinly slice your onions and your cilantro and throw that into the bowl, as well.
  • Gently toss in the crab meat.
  • Squirt on enough Chipotle mayo to coat everything and toss gently not to break up the crab meat.
  • Chill in the fridge and serve.

3. Simple Greek Salad

Simple Greek Salad | No Cook Meals for Surviving the Pandemic and Food Supply Shortages

The combination of simple summer ingredients makes for an incredible quick salad that you could add other proteins, too, if you wanted. These could be canned meats.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Large Tomatoes
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Red Onion
  • ¼ Cup of Feta Cheese
  • A Few Sprigs of Fresh Mint
  • ½ Cup of Kalamata Olives
  • Balsamic Dressing

Instructions:

  • I like to cut the tomatoes in large chunks and have them kind of be the main course in this salad. Peel and slice your cucumber in half. Remove the seeds and either dice or slice in half-moons.
  • Peel and slice your red onion in half. Julienne your, or thinly slice, your half onion.
  • Add all these ingredients to a bowl. Finely slice your mint.
  • Add your olives, crumbled feta, and mint to the bowl and add enough dressing to coat everything.
  • Stir it up and allow this to chill for at least an hour for the flavors to really blend.

4. Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps | No Cook Meals for Surviving the Pandemic and Food Supply Shortages

Using some similar ingredients and adding a protein like tuna, you can create some delicious lettuce wraps. The key to a good lettuce wrap is to have most of the items around the same size. So, consider that when you are preparing this dish.

Ingredients:

  • Iceberg or Butter Lettuce
  • Canned Artichokes
  • Canned roasted Red peppers
  • Fresh Cucumber
  • Feta Cheese
  • Minced Olives ¼ Cup
  • 2 Cans of Tuna
  • Green Onions
  • Basil

Instructions:

  • Start by peeling all the full leaves from your lettuce. Set them on a plate either cover them with a wet paper towel or put them back into the fridge.
  • Dice the peppers, artichokes, and cucumbers into cubes. Go no larger than ½ an inch.
  • Thinly slice your green onions and basil and add them to a bowl with your diced vegetables. Add your loves to this bowl and mix them thoroughly.
  • Crumble your feta cheese over the mixture.
  • Drain your tuna thoroughly and then add that to the bowl, as well.
  • Gently toss this mixture. Try not to break up the tuna and the cheese too much but incorporate it thoroughly.
  • If you want, you can add some olive oil to the mix or a few glugs of balsamic vinegar. It’s also delicious just how it is.
  • Scoop a few tablespoons into a lettuce leaf, wrap it up and eat up!

These no cook meals should help lessen the stress you feel when thinking of what to feed your family. If you don’t have the specific ingredients, use your creativity, and use what you have. You might discover a new recipe while you’re at it!

What’s your favorite no cook meal recipe? Please share it with us in the comments section!

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Billionaire Whistle Blower: Wuhan Coronavirus Death Toll Is Over 50,000

  1. Exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui recently revealed leaks from Wuhan crematoriums. He claims based on the number of bodies their furnaces are burning, the death toll could be as high as 50,000.

A Chinese billionaire and whistleblower who lives in U.S. exile says Wuhan crematoriums have burned 50,000 coronavirus victims. | Credit: Chinatopix via AP

  • The official coronavirus death toll in China is a little over 800. But an exiled Chinese businessman says crematoriums are leaking the real figure.
  • A billionaire whistleblower alleges Wuhan has crematoriums working 24/7. He claims they’ve cremated some 50,000 coronavirus victims.
  • Guo Wengui is a Chinese billionaire living in exile in the United States.

The official coronavirus death toll is some 800 people in China. The current official death toll worldwide, outside of China, is 774. But a Chinese billionaire with a history of blowing the whistle on his former government says the real figure is much higher.

Exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui recently revealed leaks from Wuhan crematoriums. He claims based on the number of bodies their furnaces are burning, the death toll could be as high as 50,000. Wengui made the bombshell allegations in an interview with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

 

Whistleblower: 1.5 Million Coronavirus Cases In China, 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths In Wuhan

 

He also claims to have inside information that there are 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases in China. Wengui is emphatic that these are not merely quarantined or “under observation” but confirmed cases of coronavirus infection:

 

China has struggled to contain the coronavirus. But it has also struggled to contain public outcry against censorship and tight control of information. Dr. Li Wenliang, who sounded the alarm about the disease, succumbed to an infection and died this week. The Chinese government arrested him for blowing the whistle.

Then officials tried to suppress news of his death. Afterwards, millions of Chinese citizens saw the hashtag #IWantFreedomOfSpeech on Mandarin language social media. But the Chinese government censored that too.

Are Wengui’s Crematorium Claims Credible?

Watch VICE’s 2017 profile on Guo Wengui. At the time, he published bombshell documents alleging corruption in the Chinese government. He got the attention of the media and reportedly the U.S. State Department.

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5 Types Of Ammunition To Stockpile For A Collapse

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Every prepper knows it’s a great idea to stockpile ammunition when preparing for a major disaster.

You can use it for hunting, self-defense, or barter.

But which types of ammo should you stockpile?

If you plan on bartering, then you don’t want a bunch of calibers that nobody wants. And that’s just one consideration.

In this video, Reality Survival & Prepping talks about what he thinks are the 5 best types of ammunition to stockpile for a collapse.

Here are his picks:

  1. .22 LR – Very common, good for hunting small game, very light and small.
  2. 9mm Luger – Great for self-defense, fits in a wide variety of handguns.
  3. 5.56×45mm or .223 Remington – Also very common, cheap and effective.
  4. .308 Winchester – Widely used, works in AR10 and bolt-action platforms.
  5. 12 Gauge – You can do a lot with it — hunt, defend yourself, etc.

In the video below he makes a much more detailed case for each caliber. What do you think of this list?

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