Despite what many believe, random mass public shootings are not uncommon occurrences. In October 2014, Harvard Research showed the rate of mass shootings has tripled since 2012. In the event that you are caught in or near a public shooting rampage, there are steps you can take to survive a mass public shooting.
Category: Combat and Self Defense
How to use signaling techniques in a survival situation – visual and audio communication methods.
One of your first concerns when you find yourself in a survival situation is to communicate with your friends or allies. In a survival situation, you must first get your rescuer’s attention, then second, send a message your rescuer understands.
How to survive man-made hazards – surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks.
You must use special precautions if you expect to survive in these man-made hazards. If you are subjected to any of the effects of nuclear, chemical, or biological warfare, the survival procedures recommended here may save your life. Awareness of the hazards and application of common sense can keep you alive.
Camouflage – how to hide shape, color, noise, smell, and movement when stalking and anti-tracking
In a survival situation, especially in a hostile environment, you may find it necessary to camouflage yourself, your equipment, and your movement. Effective camouflage may mean the difference between survival and capture by the enemy. Camouflage and movement techniques, such as stalking, will also help you obtain game for food.
Surviving in hostile areas – how to evade, hide, and avoid capture by the enemy.
You must assume that if trapped in a hostile area, you may not experience quick recovery by friendly elements. You may have to move for extended times and distances to places less threatening to the recovery forces. Anyone facing a potential cutoff from friendly forces should be familiar with all the possible types of recovery,…
Bow and Arrows – how to make and use bow and arrows in the wild
You can easily construct a suitable short-term bow. When it loses its spring or breaks, you can simply replace it. Here’s how.
Throwing Sticks – how to make and use a throwing stick.
One of the earliest weapons used by humans, the throwing stick, commonly known as the rabbit stick (or throwing club, kylie, or boomerang), is very effective against small game (squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits).
Spears – how to make a spear in a wilderness survival situation.
To make a bladed spear, use the same procedures to make the blade that you used to make a knife blade. Flint, obsidian, iron, or bone can be used for a spearhead.
Knives – their components, blade types, and how to use them for survival.
In a survival scenario, a knife is by far your most important tool. A knife has four basic functions. It can puncture, slash or chop, cut, and scrape. A knife is also an invaluable tool used to construct other survival items. If you find yourself in a survival situation without a knife, you can make…
Animal hunting devices you can make in the wilderness in a pinch.
There are several killing devices that you can construct to help you obtain small game to help you survive. The rabbit stick, the spear, the bow and arrow, and the sling are such devices.
