Preparedness & Survival Blog

Why Are U.S. Water Quality Regulations So Lax?

Many people who believe strongly in freedom, independence and self-reliance feel the government restricts too many liberties. They would prefer a more hands-off approach. But one area where we see a lack of government control is the quality of water...

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Got a Basic Bug-Out Bag Ready and Waiting? You Should!

Being prepared means having a bug-out bag or survival kit packed and ready to go. Following a disaster, government agencies need a minimum of three days to take care of people negatively affected by it.  You can lessen the impact...

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Summer Bugs Aim to Make You Miserable

Some of us aren’t too crazy about cold weather. Especially if we live in an area of the country where it seems like winter goes on far too long. But at least we don’t have to worry about backyard bugs...

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Remembering Brian Kanterman Honors a Life of Service

4Patriots Pitches in for Fundraiser When he reached his teen years, Brian Kanterman was already considered a very nice and respectful kid. But an incident that would be etched into his mind for the rest of his life was the...

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Cade Courtley: 10-day full body cleanse

Cade here.  I’ve always appreciated the work hard/play hard philosophy to life. But sometimes you need a “reset.”  Which is why for the past decade I’ve implemented a special 10-day full body cleanse. Now don’t worry. Trust me when I...

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Hurricane Preparedness Tips from FEMA, Red Cross & 4Patriots

Today I want to provide you with tips on how to deal with hurricanes. Even if you don’t live in a hurricane zone, you might still experience their effects. And some of these tips will also apply to other storms...

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Celebrated Today

If you watch sports, you know that few people pay attention to referees or umpires unless they make a controversial call. They can make dozens of consecutive correct calls and no one says a word about them. But as soon...

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My Hurricane Bug-Out Bag & Checklist

Cade here. Yes, unfortunately it’s that time of year again. And for anyone who lives in the southern and eastern portions of the United States, you know all too well that Mother Nature can be unforgiving!  So, let’s get ahead...

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Your Survival Food’s Worst Enemies… and the Best Way to Defeat Them

I would be the last person on Earth to tell you not to stockpile survival food for an emergency. Well, maybe the second to last. Frank would be last. But I would be one of the first to tell you...

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