Charles Alan

You’re three hours from the trailhead. Someone falls. Blood everywhere. Broken bone sticking out. Or worse—they’re not breathing. Most people freeze. They know basic first aid works in cities where ambulances arrive in minutes. But the backcountry is different. Help might be hours or days away. The skills you need are different too.26% of wilderness … Read more

You prepare because you want to protect your family. You stockpile supplies. You learn skills. You plan for emergencies. But the government is watching. And they’ve made it harder than you think. They can seize your supplies during crises. They track your purchases. They restrict your water collection. They’ve even made it suspicious to buy … Read more

When disaster strikes, your food supply becomes your lifeline. While many preppers focus on freeze-dried meals and canned goods, they’re overlooking nature’s true survival champions foods that never expire. These kitchen staples can literally last decades—or forever—providing critical nutrition when everything else fails. From ancient honey found in Egyptian tombs to 30-year-old rice still perfectly … Read more

The MGM Resorts breach started with a single phone call to the IT helpdesk. The warning signs were there—unusual access requests, credential resets, suspicious network activity. Yet no one connected the dots until $100 million in damage was done. This isn’t unusual. A shocking 85% of cyber attack victims admit they noticed red flags before … Read more

Moving to a new city means navigating unfamiliar terrain. While crime rates are at historic lows across America, newcomers remain vulnerable because they lack what locals develop over years. The ability to instantly recognize trouble brewing. That sixth sense isn’t magic—it’s a learnable skill based on pattern recognition and behavioral science. Locals aren’t necessarily tougher … Read more

Business travel comes with risks most people don’t talk about until something goes wrong. When you travel alone for work, you’re responsible for your own safety in unfamiliar places. Simple preparation dramatically reduces your risks. This guide covers everything from pre-trip planning to hotel security, transportation safety, and digital protection. You’ll learn practical strategies that … Read more

In a world where 40% of teens report persistent sadness, 26.5% face cyberbullying monthly, and 13% miss school due to safety fears, your concern isn’t just normal—it’s necessary. You don’t need to hover or panic. Research shows that four specific skills dramatically reduce teen victimization while building confidence. These aren’t complicated self-defense moves or expensive … Read more

Feeling vulnerable in an unsafe world is scary. You don’t need a black belt or a weapon to protect yourself effectively. Every day, ordinary people successfully defend themselves using simple, legal techniques that require no special training. In this guide, you’ll discover five proven methods backed by self-defense experts and legal professionals. These techniques use … Read more

Criminals size you up in just seven seconds. They’re not picking victims randomly—they’re hunting for specific signals that mark you as vulnerable and unprepared. Research with convicted offenders reveals these aren’t just hunches. Criminals follow systematic patterns, looking for behaviors and environments that promise high reward with minimal risk. The good news? You can flip … Read more

I thought I had seven hours to outrun Winter Storm Blair before it hit. I was catastrophically wrong. Within just two hours of leaving, I was buried deep in a snowdrift on a deserted highway with the blizzard raging around me. For the next 72 hours, I fought hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and my own … Read more