Of all the preparedness items many of us own – survival food, water purifiers, generators, etc. – one of the smallest could be one of the “biggest.” It’s the one we would probably grab first in an emergency. I’m talking...
We talk a lot about survival food at 4Patriots. It’s essential to keep a stockpile of nutritious, long-lasting food in your home for an emergency. But there’s something else you might need even sooner in a crisis than food. And...
Despite all the time and money that has gone into studying COVID-19, there are still many things we don't know about it. What we do know about this respiratory illness, however, is that it is extremely contagious. And we're pretty...
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the news the past few months. I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But we shouldn’t let our laser-focus on the coronavirus make us lose sight of something else. I’m referring to severe weather causing...
COVID-19 has hit Americans hard. As of this writing, more than 3 million of us have tested positive. And over 130,000 have died. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that actual coronavirus cases may be 10 times higher...
Fighting wildfires is one of the most grueling activities on earth. Firefighters wear and carry heavy equipment. Usually in intense heat, both from the weather and the fires. Scorching winds are often another enemy. They push fires first one way...
Summer is here, which means people all over the United States are heading outside. Even more so with COVID-19 keeping us indoors for so long. Camping, hiking, fishing... you name it – it's a great way to spend your time...
How often are you and all your loved ones gathered in the same place at the same time? For most of us, it’s probably not even as often as once a year. But even if it is an annual event...
It’s hard to imagine what life was like in America before the establishment of police forces. During the 17th and 18th centuries, community volunteers handled these duties. This “watch system” was mainly a night watch. It was established in Boston...