In the final episode of our limited series, Jim, Brian, and Dacia refresh your preparedness knowledge and take you step-by-step through the previous 23 lessons, leaving you prepared for 2025 and beyond.

In our penultimate episode, Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss operational security -- how to safeguard and protect your loved ones and yourself from those who might wish to take advantage of your preparedness.

Jim and Dacia discuss the proper care and maintenance of firearms, knives, vehicles, generators, and other preparation gear.

Drills and practice runs allow us to test our plans and gear in a reasonably safe and controlled environment. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss how to learn from making mistakes without too much risk.

Brian, Jim, and Dacia discuss ham radios, cellular and satellite phones, 'walkie talkies, whistles, signal fires, flares, and other ways of communicating in an emergency situation.

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss "Dirt Time", prepping practice, gear familiarity, and how to prioritize and balance. 

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the importance of "soft skills" such as critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Jim schools Dacia and Brian on where to find and purchase the best survival and prepper gear. 

Jim, Dacia, and Brian take a break from the serious stuff to discuss and recommend their favorite prepper-related books, movies, and television shows.

There are times when the best preparedness involves being nondescript and unnoticed. Jim and Brian discuss situational awareness, hiding in plain sight, and how to blend with your surroundings and leave no trace behind.