Lessons Learned From COVID-19?
I would love nothing more than to report to you that America has flattened the curve on COVID-19. That the worst is over. That things are getting better. And that we're fully prepared as a nation to deal with any...
Preparedness & Survival Blog
Fifty-Six Years Later, Government-Produced Survival Crackers Still Taste… Awful
Watch The 4Patriots Team Taste Test 56-Year Old Survival Rations Here: Many of our readers recall the Fifties and Sixties very well. It was a tumultuous time in our country’s history. The Vietnam War, college campus protests, racial tensions and...
Choosing the Best Survival Food for You
If we all had unlimited financial resources, stockpiling a wide variety of survival food would be a breeze. Everyone knows they need survival food. And if 2020 hasn’t proven that fact, I don’t know what will. But the question often...
Second Wave of Coronavirus Hits U.S. After State Reopenings
As Americans continue to grapple with the novel coronavirus, one question is on a lot of people's minds: are we heading into a second wave? Health experts have been warning of this possibility for months. But as cases top 9...
Police Officers Become Known for All the Right Reasons
In sports, they say the best referees and umpires are the ones you don't notice. If they consistently make the right calls, nobody knows their names. The same might be said of police officers. Many can go years with few...
Would you pass the Glovebox Quiz?
You'd be shocked at how many people get stumped by it. Especially Dads... Don't have time? Skip the quiz and grab the #1 survival gadget to keep in your car. It's the multi-tool "9 life-saving functions in 1" and is...
Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes America's Water Crisis
Ordinarily, we might not associate a pandemic with a water crisis. The two issues seem to be pretty different. But there is definitely a link. And the pandemic has actually served to shed light on the problem of contaminated water....
Tribute to Dads on Father's Day
One of the most important roles a man can play in life is that of father. Mothers are also essential, of course. But fathers help balance the guidance children need as they grow up. Traditionally, fathers have been considered "providers."...
11 Severe Weather Hacks Everyone Should Know
As I write these words, Tropical Storm Cristobal is moving inland across southeastern Louisiana. It’s bringing heavy rain, storm surge, flooding and gusty winds. This storm is expected to have staying power. In fact, they’re predicting it will move all...