American Survival Guide 2013 issue 6

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ISSUE 6 | FALL 2013
FEATURES
GENERAL URBAN
PREPAREDNESS PREPAREDNESS
29 INTRODUCTION 93 INTRODUCTION
30 SURVIVAL FUNDAMENTALS 94 READY TO RUN
15 skills that could very well save your life. Prepare yourself for an active shooter situation.
By Adam Morra By Torrey Kim 36
36 BUG APPETIT 99 AUTUMN BOUNTY
Don’t dismiss insects as a source of protein in Plant these hardy vegetables and guarantee
the wilderness! By Erin Hatfield food for the fall. By Sean Cooper
40 DINING IN THE DARK 102 GOING VIRAL
Learn what’s safe to eat and what’s not when Experts talk about the deadly MERS virus.
the power goes down. By Michele Doele By Bethany Amanda Miller
44 TOP GUNS 106 SURVIVAL WHEELS
Five firearms that will help you prevail in a sur- All Terrain Warriors USA makes vehicles in
vival situation. By Abe Elias which you can bug out in style! By Torrey Kim
50 THE FUEL FACTOR 126 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Keep moving, warm and healthy when you bug Consider MREs an essential survival pantry
out by stockpiling fuel. item. By Garrett Kim
By Kristin J. Webb-Hollering
HOMESTEADING
53 ON THE RUN
PREPAREDNESS
If you have to leave home, plan carefully to
avoid disaster. By Michael Neiswender
110 INTRODUCTION
60 A DIFFERENT DWELLING
Yurts are an excellent shelter alternative, short- 111 FOWL FARMING THE COVER
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or long-term. By Kristin J. Webb-Hollering Raise chickens for a good source of protein and Model: Tim Ralston
cut your food costs in the bargain. Designer: Jesse Cao
WILDERNESS By Andrew M. Luther
PREPAREDNESS COLUMNS
114 WATER WISDOM
How to find, purify and store water.
69 INTRODUCTION By Larry Schwartz 6 FIRST WORDS
8 NEWS&NOTES
70 HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTH IS 118 HOMESTEADING ECONOMICS 130 CLOSING WORDS
Building a friction fire isn’t as difficult as you Combine the best of both worlds: homestead
might think. By Tim MacWelsh and make money while you do! By Torrey Kim
79 NATURAL HEALING 121 WHEN THE GRID GOES DOWN BUYER’S GUIDES
Explore plants as fixes for cuts, scrapes and Invaluable tips on heating, cooling, lighting and
bruises. By Amber Erickson Gabbey cooking when the power goes down from a
renown survival expert. By Tony Nester
82 SURVIVAL MENTALITY 12 SURVIVAL TECH GEAR
Read author Creek Stewart’s take on the 24 FOOD PRESERVATION
famous survival movie, The Hunger Games.
55 FOOD AND WATER
By Creek Stewart
  63 SHOTGUNS

75 FIRE STARTERS
88 KNIVES
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FIRST WORDS
BY BARRI SEGAL
ISSUE 6 / FALL 2013
SUCCESS IS SURVIVAL
EDITORIAL
Group Editor: Doug Jeffrey
Editor: Barri Segal
Contributing Editor: Torrey Kim
Managing Editor: Jolene Nolte
THEY CALL IT A SURVIVALIST MOVEMENT FOR A REASON.
Art Director: Jesse Cao
Go find any graph concerning “prepper” industry growth—they’ve all been
trending sharply since the ’90s. But this is no monolithic, paramilitary horde. The CONTRIBUTORS
cumulative effect of various national threats has not only increased our ranks, but Sean Cooper, Michele Doele, Abe Elias, Amber Erickson
Gabbey, Erin Hatfield, Garrett Kim, Andrew M. Luther,
we have diversified as well. The real stereotypes are my Southern California friends
Tim MacWelch, Bethany Miller, Michael Neiswender,
and neighbors who think that stockpiling food and water makes them survivalists. Tony Nester, Larry Schwartz, Creek Stewart, Alon Stivi,
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Don’t Let Your Hurricane
Guard Down Just Yet
AUTUMN IS HERE, and normally that means that you can stop worrying about hurricanes
approaching your town. But this year, you may have to be on guard a bit longer than usual.
Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction
Center are predicting a more active than usual hurricane season this year. Although the sea-
son officially ends November 30, many people tend to let their guards down around Hal-
loween, when the storms typically begin to weaken. This year, however, that’s not an option.
“This year, oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to pro-
duce more and stronger hurricanes,” said Gerry Bell, PhD, lead seasonal hurricane fore-
caster with the NOAA, in a May 23 news release.
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A hiker encountered a sleeping mountain lion in
June and accidentally startled it, causing it to
aggressively approach the man. The man began to
yell and bang his hiking sticks together to scare off
the creature, but the lion continued its approach—
until the man realized he still had his sunglasses on,
the Arizona Daily Starreported. Once the man
removed his shades and was able to establish eye
contact with the mountain lion, it left the trail and
the man was free to safely continue his hike.
If you’re ever faced with a mountain lion, con-
sider these tips from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and
Parks Department:
• Avoid the mountain lion if at all possible—
never approach it.
• Do not run or turn your back. Make eye contact
and pick up any children nearby while main-
taining that eye contact with the mountain lion.
• Try and appear larger than you are by raising
your arms, opening your jacket, and waving
your arms.
• Speak firmly.
In most cases, practicing these maneuvers will
prompt the mountain lion to run. In most cases, they
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Tornado Tips
Can Keep You Alive
THE DEVASTATING TORNADOESthat ripped through Oklahoma in May
and June were not only terrifying for local residents of the area, but
they also turned out to be deadly for one famous tornado chaser. Tim
Samaras, who was a longtime tornado researcher, died in the storm
along with his son, who was filming the tornadoes.
To avoid suffering the same devastating fate as the Samaras, be
sure to follow the safety tips outlined by the NOAA’s Storm Prediction
Center, which include the following:
• Avoid windows if a tornado is approaching. Go to the basement (or
lowest floor) or under a heavy item like a desk.
• If you’re in a mobile home, leave if you have time, and head to a
sturdy building or shelter.
• If you’re in a car, see if a shelter is nearby, and if so, run to it. If
there’s no time to outrun the tornado, put on your seat belt, stop the
car, and put your head below the windows. If you have a coat or
blanket, cover your head and get as low as you can. Don’t seek
shelter under a bridge.
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How Long Can You Last?
WITHOUT WATER: Up to a week in certain circumstances!
WITHOUT FOOD: The duration of survival without food is greatly
influenced by factors such as body weight, genetic variation,
other health considerations and, most importantly, the presence
or absence of dehydration. People have gone as long as 70 days
while some have died in less than a month.
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