The worst time to practice what you are going to do if you have to leave your home in an emergency is when the event is actually happening. In this episode, we’ll take you through the things you need to prepare in advance, as well as how to practice loading it to be sure you [...]
Most of the medical kits people have cover the basics; band-aids, tweezers, rubbing alcohol… anything that can take care of our every day minor injuries. But when planning for survival, you need to take things a step further. In this episode, we’ll show you what types of items to put into your survival medical kit, [...]
During World War II, the town of Picher, Oklahoma produced a large number of the bullets American troops used in their M1 Garands, M1 Carbines and Thompson sub-machineguns. But what the town didn’t realize was the lead mining that was driving their industry was also poisoning the water supply. Michael Bane visits Picher, Oklahoma to [...]
The last place you want to be is at the grocery store Michael Bane found in the lower 9th ward of New Orleans. Having been destroyed by hurricane Katrina, this supermarket was once the heart of a thriving neighborhood. When disaster hits, you need to have your own resources available to get you through. After [...]
Many of us have had to “hunker down” in our homes during snow storms, earthquakes and power outages. But what if you and your family have to stay in for a whole week, month or even longer? In this episode of The Best Defense Survival, we’ll show you how to prepare yourself to “Bug In” [...]
The Best Defense Survival always deals with firearms for defensive use in a disaster situation. But your security during these times goes well beyond having a gun. From gun storage to physical barriers, this episode will show you what to consider around your home, as well as when moving out in the open, that will [...]
In this season, we take viewers to the micro level of survival preparedness. The first step is planning the main room in your home that you are going to “hunker down” in during a disaster event; something Michael Janich has already done in his own home. And the first thing people think of when the [...]
Welcome to season 2 of The Best Defense Survival. This season, we take viewers to the micro level of survival preparedness. Season premiere is Wednesday, June 30th at 3:00 PM Eastern time. The first step is planning the main room in your home that you are going to “hunker down” in during a disaster event; [...]
One of the most famous stories about a pitch line for a Hollywood blockbuster was: “Los Angeles, rush hour…. EARTHQUAKE!” Unfortunately, this type of large scale scenario would play out in real life. Mark Saxelby and Brian LaFave have both seen first hand what large earthquakes can do. They also know the best defenses people [...]
