These are tough times for the anti-gunners at March For Our Lives, or at least the few who remain. Last March the group laid off 13 of its 16 full-time employees, and since then the group has basically been running on fumes. In an attempt to regain some relevance…

Water storage containers are essential for emergency preparedness, and there is a range of types and use cases to consider. Water can be difficult to find during emergencies, so having containers to stockpile water for emergency use makes sense for most people. Gallon jugs can get it done in a…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis episode came from a recent Mind4Survival listener survey, where I asked: What’s the one thing you need help with most right now in your preparedness? One response stood out: “Having a plan for when things actually HTF. Being prepared is one thing. Planning…

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill hit the campaign trail on Wednesday to support veterans in other states running for Congress in this year’s midterm elections. Sherrill, a Democrat and former Naval helicopter pilot who became governor of the Garden State in November 2025, traveled to Massachusetts and New Hampshire on…

A teacher in Fresno, California is out of the classroom and under police investigation after a weekend posting spree on social media that included some questionable content involving guns and her intent to create a “black militia.”  Since this California we’re talking about, my first…

Shelter is a top priority for survival, and tents are the best all-in-one solution to cover it. A tent can be a highly personal choice that adjusts to your specific use case, whether you are pitching it for your family in an emergency or using it in a bushcraft setup…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSometimes the best questions don’t come from experts—they come from people living real lives, trying to get it right. That’s what this is. In this article, I’m answering three listener-submitted questions that get to the heart of what practical preparedness looks like in the…

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Foreclosure rarely happens without warning. It’s usually the end result of a string of smaller problems that build up over weeks or months, often consecutive missed payments or ignored letters from your lender. The good news is that most foreclosures are preventable if you catch the warning signs early and…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen disaster strikes, there’s no room for guesswork. That’s where the Survival Pyramid comes in. It strips things down to the essentials. It cuts through the noise and helps you focus on what actually keeps people alive—and what keeps them moving forward when everything…

A disabled Navy veteran is suing her homeowners’ association (HOA) over alleged improper fees and unreasonable debt collection. HOAs comprise a group of residents elected to a board which creates community rules, maintains common areas and collects funds to do so. The federal government does not track how many military…

Even one of the world’s best shooters isn’t safe from the keyboard commandos.Lena Miculek is a 10-time world champion competitive shooter. She has titles across shotgun, rifle, pistol-caliber carbine, multi-gun, and the NRA World’s Greatest Shooter. She was raised on the range by Jerry and Kay Miculek, two of…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen people start thinking about emergency preparedness, they usually have concerns about food, water, and physical supplies such as toilet paper and first aid. But there is another aspect that is just as important: your data.  This could include family photos, tax records, and…

U.S. Senate candidate Darline Graham is facing scrutiny for saying during a debate Tuesday that “national security is not my thing,” in the midst of a months-long war with Iran. Graham, a Republican, was temporarily appointed to the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat on July 13 following the death of…

The Justice Department’s lawsuit challenging multiple gun control laws in the U.S. Virgin Islands is already on strong legal ground given the blatant abuses of the Second Amendment in the U.S. territory. The USVI Attorney General’s office is also doing a bang-up job of sabotaging its own efforts to…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPreparedness isn’t just about stockpiling supplies. It’s about mindset, experience, and the lessons we carry from one generation to the next. A recent New York Post report highlights a troubling gap: while 90% of Americans believe it’s important to prepare for natural disasters, less…

President Donald Trump has reaffirmed the federal government’s plan to treat veterans suffering with mental health conditions like PTSD and TBI with psychedelic drugs, as he announced new research into the matter. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump announced that the University of Miami in…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by preparedness and life in general, you’re not alone. I received a message from someone in the Mind4Survival community that said: “I feel so overwhelmed by everything I need to do, and it keeps me from doing anything.” That…

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Students who lost a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan after Sept. 10, 2001, may be eligible for the maximum federal Pell Grant. If your parent or guardian died as a result of military service since 9/11, you may be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant regardless of your family’s…

As New York publications go, the NY Post is probably one of the better ones. Granted, that’s not saying much, but a lot of times they’ll cover stories the rest of the mainstream media tries to bury, such as Hunter Biden’s laptop. They paid a price for that in…