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Ever wondered what actually goes on before a safety product lands in your hands?
When it comes to tools that help you protect yourself or your family, you want to know you’re getting the real deal—products that work, aren’t just hype, and aren’t going to land you on the wrong side of the law. I get it. That’s why I thought you’d appreciate a peek behind the curtain at how I find, select, and test the gear you see at https://socialfollow.me/pages/armyourself

The Search for True Security
First up, not all safety products are created equal. I wade through mountains of so-called “must-haves”—some flashy, some sketchy—to zero in on things that could actually keep you secure, not just look cool on your shelf.

But that’s just the beginning.
Testing, Testing... Then Testing Again

Once a product makes my cut, I put it to the test in real-world scenarios—sometimes more times than I care to admit! I check out reliability, ease of use, and, most importantly, whether it does what it promises. If it can’t hold up to my standards, it doesn’t make it onto the roster. Simple as that.

Every shipment gets a final once-over before it heads out, and (for items that pack a punch) I personally check for compliance with all relevant laws—because nobody needs a “safety” product that risks putting you into trouble. That’s not what we’re about.

Why Does This Matter?

You don’t want gimmicks or gadgets that promise the universe and deliver nothing. You want something that works when it matters. So when you’re getting on the ball, you can trust it’s more than just talk. My goal has always been simple: to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

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Drones Will Be Used Against You After The Collapse, Here's How To Fight Back!.
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When society collapses, whether through war, economic destruction, civil unrest, or some other large-scale disaster, most people imagine chaos in the streets, empty grocery stores, and people fighting over basic resources. But there’s another threat you need to be prepared for. One that flies silently overhead and could strike you before you even know you’re being watched. I’m talking about drones.
As someone who’s been researching prepping, reading articles, studying books, and creating survival content, I see a lot of talk about the same cookie-cutter topics. Water filtration, food storage, home invasions, and civil unrest. But I rarely see anyone talking about drones, or even asking me about them, and that’s a mistake. Drones are already a massive part of our world. They are used by hobbyists, by militaries, by law enforcement, and even by cartels. After a collapse, I truly believe drones will become a major concern, and not many people are thinking about it now, but they should be.
To see for myself how accessible this tech is, I even ordered a couple drones off of AliExpress. They were cheap, around thirty dollars each. And they worked. I also saw higher-end models being sold with full HD cameras, 50 times zoom, and flight times of twenty-two to thirty minutes, all for under two hundred dollars. You can get much better ones from companies like DJI. This kind of technology is available to anyone. After the collapse, criminals will absolutely use it the wrong way. Let’s break it down.
How Criminals Will Use Drones After the Collapse
If the power grid fails, the economy crashes, or civil war breaks out, drones will quickly become a critical tool for attackers. They are cheap, quiet, and extremely effective. And they will be used to scout, surveil, and attack.
The first and most obvious use will be reconnaissance. Criminals or roaming gangs will launch drones to fly over neighborhoods, countryside roads, and forested areas to look for signs of human activity. They will be scanning for solar panels on rooftops, vegetable gardens in your backyard, rainwater catchment barrels, smoke coming from chimneys, or even livestock.
If you’ve bugged out to a remote camp, don’t think you’re automatically safe. Drones can cover miles of wilderness and pick up trails, tracks, or even heat signatures from above. That camo tarp you set up may look hidden from the ground, but from the air, it might stand out like a billboard.
Some drones will have thermal imaging, which means they do not need daylight to find you. They can detect your body heat, the warmth of a running generator, or even a campfire. If you're cooking outside, they’ll see the heat plume. If you're walking in the dark, they’ll see your body glowing in infrared. Unless you actively work to hide that heat, you’re vulnerable. And they won’t just use these drones to watch. Some will use them to strike.
Drones Will Be Weaponized
In war zones like Ukraine, we’re already seeing what’s possible. Commercial drones are being modified to drop improvised explosives on enemy positions. You can find footage of drones dropping grenades through sunroofs or into trenches. The same thing can happen to you.
Post-collapse, criminals will use drones to drop pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, smoke bombs, or homemade incendiaries onto homes, vehicles, or camps. A single road flare dropped into dry brush could start a wildfire. A smoke bomb tossed into your backyard could confuse you long enough for them to rush your property. Some may drop rocks or debris through skylights to distract you before a ground attack. This is asymmetric warfare adapted for the collapse.
If you’ve made enemies, or if you’re guarding something valuable, drones will be part of their toolkit. They will scout, test your defenses, and possibly attack from above.
Do Not Advertise What You Have
One of the biggest mistakes people make in a collapse is showing what they have. If you own something that desperate people might want, keep it covered or bring it inside when it's not in use. That includes your generator, solar panels, rain barrels, even buckets and gardening tools. A drone flying overhead for two minutes can take a dozen high-resolution photos of your property. They’ll know what you have, what time you’re active, and whether you’re worth robbing.
You don’t need to live in fear, but you do need to live smart. If you’ve got gear, hide it. If you’re growing food, put it behind fencing or netting that breaks up the visual pattern from above. If your generator is running, place it in a shed or behind a sandbag wall. Muffle the noise and block the heat. Noise attracts people. Heat attracts drones. You cannot afford to make yourself a target.
How to Defend Yourself from Drones
You are not helpless. You can fight back. Start by limiting your visibility and heat signature. If you’re moving during the day in open areas, you’re easy to spot. Travel at night. Stay close to trees and shaded terrain. Forest canopies interfere with a drone’s line of sight and break up your outline.
To protect yourself from thermal drones, use mylar emergency blankets. These shiny blankets reflect heat and can distort your infrared signature. Wrap your shelter. Line the inside of your tarp. Cover stored gear. They won’t make you invisible, but they may throw off the drone’s thermal sensor just enough to protect you.
Now let’s talk about how to bring them down.
Shotguns. In Ukraine, soldiers and mercenaries have confirmed that 12-gauge shotguns with birdshot are highly effective against drones. One operator said he uses a Mossberg 500 and has downed multiple drones with ease. Birdshot gives you a wide spread, so you don’t need perfect aim. Just the right timing and angle.
Slingshots. If you want a quieter option, a high-powered slingshot is a great tool. Loaded with steel balls, marbles, or rocks, it can take down drones silently and without giving away your location. Slingshots are legal in most places and don’t require ammo you can’t find or make. They are light, reusable, and surprisingly powerful.
Anti-drone guns. These are more advanced tools that jam a drone’s signal using radio frequencies, causing it to crash or return home. They are expensive, starting around four thousand dollars, but if you are defending a large property, a group, or critical resources, they may be worth it.
Sandbags. Don’t underestimate them. Stack sandbags around your rooftop, generator, garden, or fuel stores. They block line of sight and absorb damage from explosives. Even a small sandbag wall around your gear could be the reason a drone fails to hit its mark.
Fire is a Weapon. Prepare for It
If drones are dropping flares or incendiaries, fire is going to be one of your biggest threats. You must be ready.
Every household should have at least two to four fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, and C fires. That means fires caused by solids, flammable liquids, and electrical sources. Keep one near your back door, one in the kitchen, one in your garage, and one near your generator or tools. If you live on a homestead or larger property, have extras near fuel, outbuildings, and sheds.
Fires can spread fast, and in a collapse, there’s no fire department coming to save you. Your only option is to put it out yourself or watch everything you’ve built burn.
Expect Injuries. Build a Trauma Kit
Drones dropping explosives or sharp objects will cause injuries. And if you’re hit, you need more than a box of bandages.
You need a trauma kit. A real one.
Here’s what every prepper household should have:
Tourniquets like CAT or SOFTT-W
Pressure dressings such as Israeli bandages
Compressed gauze for wound packing
Hemostatic agents like QuikClot or Celox
Chest seals for puncture wounds
Nitrile gloves
Trauma shears
A nasopharyngeal airway with lube
Burn dressings or sterile burn sheets
Antiseptic wipes or iodine swabs
Eye shield and eyewash solution
SAM splint for fractures
Permanent marker to note tourniquet times
Emergency blanket
Basic trauma instructions in case someone else has to treat you
Train your group to use these tools. Don’t just own the kit. Know the kit. At the very least, if you don’t want to take an in person course, watch youtube videos from experts to see how you can use each item. Remember that when the collapse hits, you are your own medic.
My Final Warning
Drones are not just military tech. After the collapse, they will be used by gangs, looters, and anyone with bad intentions and access to basic tech. They do not need the power grid. They can be charged using solar panels, car batteries, or scavenged power stations. They’re quiet, fast, and deadly.
They will be used to scout your property, track your movements, cause chaos, start fires, and even kill. And they will be used by people in your own community, not just by organized forces or governments.
Hide your gear. Conceal your heat. Fortify your home. Train your eyes to the sky. Be ready to defend not just against what’s coming through the door, but what’s flying over it.
Keep prepping!

Five reasons to stockpile emergency supplies, even if you are not a prepper.
One. Emergencies do not care if you prep or not. Storms, blackouts, job loss, water issues, supply chain problems. These things hit normal people every single year, it doesn't have to be a WW3 scenario or civil war. Having supplies is just common sense.
Two. Stores empty out fast. The second something happens, shelves get cleared in hours. If you already have food, water, batteries, and basic gear, you do not have to fight crowds or panic buy.
Three. You save money. When you stock up slowly, you beat inflation and price spikes, things just keep getting more expensive so why not stock up now.
Four. You protect your family. You do not have to rely on the government, you do not have to wait in huge lines, and you do not have to depend on anyone. You already have what you need. Imagine being a father or a mother who is the provider for your family and a disaster happens, your kids look at you and say we don't have any food or water and you tell them “ sorry i didn't prepare so i cant do anything we have to wait for the government to come help us”
Five. Peace of mind. Knowing that you can handle a week or two of problems without stress is worth everything. It removes fear, panic, and uncertainty from your life.
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Getting Home in A Crisis or Emergency Scenario.

Most people never think about this, but if something happens while you are at work, you might have to walk home. The average person lives more than twenty miles away from their job. If the roads are blocked or there is gridlock, your car is useless.
Your feet are what get you home.
So take care of them. Keep a pair of broken in boots in your vehicle. Keep extra wool socks, moleskin, foot powder, and electrical tape. Change your socks when they get sweaty. The moment you feel a hot spot, stop and fix it. One blister can ruin your entire walk.
Next is water. You cannot walk twenty miles without staying hydrated. And water alone is not enough. You lose minerals when you sweat. Keep electrolyte packets in your vehicle. Liquid IV, LMNT, or basic sports powders. Keep one to five gallons of water in your car at all times and rotate it monthly. And have a way to carry water if you abandon your vehicle. A simple filtered bottle works.
Your vehicle should also have a small bag with basic gear. Flashlights, extra batteries, a blanket, a first aid kit, and a power bank to charge your phone or any device. None of this is expensive and it can save you in a real emergency.
You also need conditioning. You do not rise to the occasion. You fall to your level of preparation. If you cannot walk long distances now, you will not suddenly do it during a crisis. Go for a walk with a backpack every other week. Run once a week. Just enough to build the ability to move.
Know your routes. Do you actually know how to get home without your phone. Do you know back roads, side paths, and areas to avoid. Keep a physical map of your area and learn how to read it.
Backup transportation helps. A folding bike, electric bike, or even an electric longboard can save miles on your feet. If you need to ditch it, ditch it and keep walking.
Keep simple food in your vehicle. Jerky, granola bars, peanut butter, tortillas, nuts, pop tarts. Stuff you can eat while moving.
And if you have kids or heavy gear, a folding handcart can save your back. They collapse flat, fit in any trunk, and carry hundreds of pounds.
Getting home during an emergency comes down to preparation. If you set this up now, you will not panic later.

How To Do A Threat Assessment Of Your Neighborhood
Most preppers focus on food, water, and gear. But the truth is, your biggest advantage or your biggest danger will come from the people who live within a few streets of you. So here’s how you do a simple threat assessment of your neighborhood before any crisis happens.
Start by making a basic map of your block. Nothing fancy. Just house numbers and the layout of the streets. This gives you a clear picture of your surroundings if things ever go bad and the power or internet goes down.
Next, find out who actually lives in each home. You can look up property owners through public records. If it’s a long-term owner, that usually means stability. If it’s a rental, people may come and go. From there, look at basic public information. What do they do for work. Do they have skills that matter in a crisis like medical training, electrical work, or mechanical skills.
Now pay attention to the household itself. Is it a big family, older adults, or a bunch of roommates. Larger or chaotic homes can become unpredictable during an emergency. Homes with kids usually try to stay calm and safe. A home with elderly residents might need help. Understanding these dynamics helps you figure out potential strengths and weak points around you.
Then watch behavior. This tells you more than anything. If a house constantly has police visits, fights, or loud parties, that’s a red flag. If a home has frequent medical calls, that could mean health issues that leave the house empty or vulnerable later. If someone relies on takeout every night and rarely cooks, they probably don’t store much food, and they may hit desperation early in a long emergency.
Look for helpful skill sets too. Police officers, nurses, military members, or people who clearly work in emergency services can become valuable in a crisis. They might also be gone if they get called in to work, so keep that in mind.
Lifestyle risks matter as well. People struggling with addiction, unstable behavior, or constant arguments at home can become unpredictable fast when stress hits. You’re not judging them morally. You’re assessing risk realistically.
Also keep track of transient activity. Cars with people sleeping inside, RVs parked for long periods, or homeless camps popping up and disappearing are things you should note. These situations can escalate quickly during a disaster.
Finally, notice how people talk online in local groups. If someone constantly stirs up conflict, posts angry comments, or acts aggressive online, they usually act the same way when things get rough.
When you put all of this together, you’re not creating a giant file on your neighbors. You’re building awareness. Who around you is solid. Who might need help. Who has skills. And who might become a problem when resources disappear.
This is one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness. Your home matters. Your supplies matter. But knowing your neighborhood can be the difference between staying safe or getting blindsided when everything falls apart.

MINDSET AND SKILLS

Preparedness is not only about gear and supplies. Your mindset and your skills decide how you respond under pressure. When people panic, they make bad decisions. When you stay calm, you think clearly and act with purpose. A strong mindset is one of the most powerful tools you can develop.

Why Mindset Matters
In every disaster, people who stay calm survive at higher rates. Panic shuts down your ability to plan. Fear makes small problems feel impossible. Preparedness gives you confidence because you already know what to do. When you understand the situation and your options, you do not freeze. You act.

Learning One Skill At A Time
Skills make life easier during any emergency. Fire making, navigation, basic cooking, simple repairs, first aid, and situational awareness all play a major role in survival. You do not need to become an expert overnight. Learn one new skill at a time. Pick something small and practice it until it feels natural. These skills stack. After a few months, you will be a completely different person.

Fire Making
Fire keeps you warm, cooks your food, boils your water, and signals for help. Practice with lighters, matches, and fire starters. Try making a fire in different weather conditions. Even a few attempts will teach you things you never knew you needed.

Basic Cooking
A lot of people do not know how to cook simple meals. In an emergency, this becomes a real problem. Learn how to cook rice, pasta, oats, and basic canned foods. These are the same foods you store, so cooking them well makes your life easier now and in a crisis.

Navigation
Most people rely on GPS. If your phone dies or the grid goes down, you need to know how to find your way. Learn how to read a basic map. Learn how to follow landmarks. These simple skills help you move confidently even when technology fails.

Situational Awareness
Awareness is noticing what others ignore. It protects you from danger before it gets close. When you walk into a building, pay attention to exits, crowds, and energy. When you walk outside, notice vehicles, noise, and movement. Situational awareness turns you from a target into someone who is alert and prepared.

Confidence Through Preparedness
The more skills you build, the more confident you become. Confidence lowers fear. When you know what to do and how to do it, emergencies feel smaller. You stop reacting emotionally and start responding logically. This is what separates real preppers from everyone else.

Preparedness Is A Lifestyle
Preparedness is not something you do once. It is a mindset you carry with you for life. You stay aware. You stay ready. You keep learning. You take responsibility for yourself and your family. That mindset helps you in every area of your life, not just emergencies.

FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS

Financial preparedness is one of the most important parts of survival, yet most people ignore it. A crisis is not only about food, water, and safety. It is also about money. During emergencies people lose jobs, banks close, cards stop working, and the cost of basic items goes up instantly. When your finances are stable, every crisis becomes easier to handle.

Why Financial Preparedness Matters
Most families are one or two paychecks away from disaster. If your income stopped today, how long could you survive. Financial stress is one of the fastest ways people lose control during a crisis. Bills pile up. Food becomes expensive. Gas becomes expensive. If you have no savings and no plan, panic takes over. Financial preparedness removes that fear.

Emergency Cash
Cash is still one of the strongest tools in an emergency. When cards go down or banks freeze for a few days, cash is the only thing that works. Keep some at home in a safe, hidden place. Even a small amount can help you buy food, water, gas, or supplies when everyone else is stuck waiting for systems to come back online. Cash also lets you move faster during a crisis instead of depending on technology.

Staying Out Of Debt
Debt is a silent threat. In an economic downturn debt becomes heavy. Interest goes up. Payments become harder. Falling behind damages your credit and adds unnecessary stress. Pay down your high interest debt as much as you can. Even slow progress helps. The less debt you carry, the stronger your financial position becomes during any emergency.

Building A Small Emergency Fund
You do not need thousands of dollars sitting in the bank to start. Begin with a small goal. One hundred dollars. Then three hundred. Then five hundred. Build it slowly. This money protects you from surprise bills, medical problems, car repairs, or sudden job loss. An emergency fund turns a crisis into an inconvenience instead of a disaster.

Keeping Expenses Low
Preparedness is not only about adding things. It is also about removing the things that drain you. High monthly bills, unnecessary subscriptions, and constant spending weaken your ability to prepare. Keep your life simple. Focus on what matters. The lower your expenses, the easier it is to survive unpredictable situations.

Essential Supplies Before Luxury
Some people buy luxury items before they build a real prepper foundation. A strong financial strategy means buying what you need before buying what you want. Food, water, medical supplies, and basic gear should come first. These items save your life. Everything else can wait.

Diversifying Your Income
If you only have one source of income, you are vulnerable. A layoff, a shutdown, or a company bankruptcy can change your entire life overnight. Look for small ways to create additional income. Selling items, freelance work, online side jobs, or learning a valuable skill. Even a small second income stream gives you more stability.

Recognizing Economic Red Flags
Learn to pay attention to the signs of economic trouble. Rising prices. Job layoffs. Supply shortages. Government spending. Bank instability. None of these mean panic. They simply mean awareness. When you see these signs, you tighten your budget and increase your preparedness.

Financial preparedness gives you freedom. It gives you control over your life when the world becomes unpredictable. When your finances are stable, you make better decisions, move with confidence, and protect your family without stress.

BUG OUT BAGS

A bug out bag is your emergency lifeline. It is the one bag you grab when you need to leave your home fast. Fires, chemical spills, civil unrest, floods, gas leaks, and sudden evacuations all happen with zero warning. When you have a proper bag ready, you can leave instantly without scrambling to find your essentials.

What A Real Bug Out Bag Should Do
A bug out bag should keep you alive for at least seventy two hours. That means food, water, shelter, clothing, tools, and medical supplies. It should be packed in a way that you can carry comfortably. It should not be overloaded. A heavy bag slows you down and becomes a liability.

Food
You do not need gourmet meals in a bug out bag. Focus on simple and lightweight food. Energy bars, nuts, jerky, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, and freeze dried meals. Choose food that gives you calories without taking up too much space. Pack at least one full day of easy to eat food and two days of backup items.

Water
Always keep one or two small water bottles in your bag. Then add a compact water filter. This gives you a way to refill from rivers, ponds, or taps that might not be safe. Water is heavy so you rely on the filter more than the bottles. You need both.

Shelter
Your shelter items should protect you from cold, rain, and wind. Pack a lightweight tarp or emergency bivy, a survival blanket, and some cordage. These items keep you warm and dry and take up very little room. Weather is one of the biggest killers in emergencies. Do not skip shelter gear.

Clothing
Pack a spare pair of socks, a spare shirt, and a warm layer. Wet clothes drain your body heat fast. Dry socks alone can keep you moving. Choose clothing that dries quickly and can handle rough conditions.

Medical Supplies
Include a small but serious kit. Bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, blister care, and a tourniquet if you know how to use it. Even basic items can save your life when you are far from help. A bug out bag without medical supplies is incomplete.

Tools
A few simple tools make everything easier. A good knife, a lighter, waterproof matches, a small flashlight, extra batteries, a power bank, and some paracord. These tools help you build shelter, light your path, cook, and communicate. Choose reliable gear that you trust.

Navigation
Your phone is helpful but it can lose signal or battery. Add a simple map of your area and a basic compass. Even if you never used a compass before, it can still guide you in the right direction when everything else fails.

Packing Smart
Heavy items go at the bottom and close to your back. Light items go on top. Keep the things you use often near the front so you can grab them quickly. Test your bag by walking around with it. If it hurts your shoulders or feels awkward, adjust it before an emergency happens.

Where To Store It
Keep your bag in the same place at all times. A closet near the front door is perfect. Make sure every family member knows where it is and knows not to move it. During a real evacuation, seconds matter.

Common Mistakes
Some people pack too much gear. Others pack almost nothing. Some forget water entirely. Some buy cheap bags that rip. The biggest mistake is letting your bug out bag sit for years without updating it. Check it every few months. Replace expired food. Charge the power bank. Make sure everything is still working.

A bug out bag gives you mobility and freedom. When you have one ready, you never feel trapped. You know you can leave your home safely and survive long enough to find shelter, family, or help.

POWER AND LIGHT

When the power goes out, modern life shuts down instantly. Most people do not realize how much they depend on electricity until it disappears. Lights, heat, cooking, communication, refrigeration, everything stops. That is why having backup power and light is one of the most important parts of preparedness.

Why Blackouts Are More Dangerous Than People Think
A blackout is not just an inconvenience. It affects your ability to stay warm, safe, and informed. After a few hours, food begins to spoil. After a day, communication becomes difficult. After a few days, people start panicking. A simple power outage can turn into a real emergency if you are not ready.

How To Stay Lit During A Blackout
Start with basic lighting. Flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps should be in every home. Keep extra batteries stored in a cool place. Solar powered lights are even better because they recharge during the day. You can leave them in a window, charge them outside, and have free light at night. Candles are a backup option but use them carefully to avoid fires.

How To Stay Powered
Small power banks are one of the easiest tools you can own. They keep your phone alive so you can call for help, get updates, and stay connected. Bigger power stations can run small appliances, charge multiple devices, and power lights for hours. Solar chargers and foldable solar panels let you generate electricity with no fuel. This gives you unlimited power as long as the sun exists.

Generators
A generator is a strong backup option if you can afford one and store fuel safely. Gas and propane generators work well but they need proper ventilation. Never run them indoors. Always store fuel in approved containers and rotate it every few months. If you choose to use a generator, have a clear plan for where it sits, how it runs, and who is trained to use it.

Staying Warm In Cold Weather
Heat is critical. In winter blackouts, people can freeze inside their homes. Keep warm blankets ready. Have winter sleeping bags even if you are not camping. Hand warmers and body warmers help at night. If you have a wood stove or fireplace, always keep dry wood nearby. Staying warm is not luxury. It is survival.

Rotating And Maintaining Your Gear
Power gear needs maintenance. Charge your power banks every month. Test your solar lights. Run your generator every few weeks. Keep batteries fresh. A blackout is not the time to find out something does not work. When you maintain your gear, you know it will work the moment you need it.

A blackout tests how prepared someone really is. When you have light, power, warmth, and a way to communicate, the situation becomes manageable. When you have nothing, a simple outage becomes a crisis. This module gives you the tools to stay in control when the grid goes down.