Violence is coming to your neighborhood. Your car works, but the roads are gridlocked. Your bug out location is 3 hours away by car. Your family is now a refugee, how do you survive? Being a refugee is a terrible spot to be in during SHTF, but it doesn't have to stay that way. With proper planning and the will to make it, you can make it to a retreat that'll save your life. Join us in this adventure as we kick off Season 2 of the podcast by discussing how to survive the apocaplyse when all your planning goes out the window and you're forced to live as a refugee.

Part 2 of our popular episode on raising livestock during STHF. Part 1 covered some of the smaller animals typically associated with a homestead. In this episode we explore how feasible it is to raise larger animals like pigs and cows for SHTF.

What's that sound? "Mooo". That's the sound of hungry looters looking for your farm to search of fresh beef. SHTF flips the script when it comes to livestock. Some livestock, such as cattle, present some new security challenges in a world without rule of law. Other animals, such as guinea fowl or donkeys can actually help protect your homestead. In this episode, Johnny and Rob explore all the common homesteading animals. Each animal's pros and cons are discussed in detail to see which animals are best suited for an SHTF retreat.

How will you buy and sell items once the dollar collapses? Will you use gold, silver or crypto? Will you use ammo, fuel or meds? Will you barter? It's hard to know exactly how things will look in an economic collapse, but we can make some educated guesses on what items will make great barter items in SHTF.

"Loose Lips Sink Ships" was a popular slogan during WWII urging servicemen and citizens to not discuss wartime operations for fear of German spies. This, OPSEC (Operational Security) still holds true today for the military as well as preppers. Johnny and Rob delve into what good OPSEC looks like for Preppers and Prepper groups. From what NOT to tell friends and families to encryption and cryptocurrencies, the guys cover their rules and tips for keeping your SHTF operation secure.

In SHTF, humans will naturally group up for safety, but do you really want to group up with a bunch of annoying neighbors who have no skills and no resources? Now is the time to form a group with people who you like and trust. Sometimes this can be family or friends, but often times you may need to meet fellow preppers outside your circle. In this episode we explore different ways to meeting preppers who may a good fit for your group. We talk through the process of evaluating a good fit and most importantly, how to deal with a group member who isn't working out.

If and when society breaks down, tens of millions of preppers will hunker down in their retreat to ride out the chaos, but will their retreat be secure enough to keep out the horde? In this episode, Johnny and Rob dive into a detailed discussion on how secure the perimeter of your retreat. Tactics from the ancient Romans, Dark Ages, Vietnam, World War 1&2 and modern warfare are discussed. Disclaimer: Many of the topics discussed are illegal and can cause serious injury or death. Please do not employ any of these tactics or devices. This is for educational purposes only and should only be considered in defense of your life in a world without rule of law.

The events of early January '21 are already historic. Protesters in DC storming and entering the Capital. President Trump being censored and de-platformed by Big Tech. A 2nd round of articles on impeachment for insurrection. The Left is in an all our war with President Trump and Conservatives and violence between the two seems to be escalating. Has the 2nd American Civil war already begun? If so, what does it look like over the next year and what lessons can we learn from past civil wars in America and abroad? Join us as we speak with our very special guest, Professor Ian Roberts, former combat arms officer in the Marines and Army, intelligence analyst and Professor of Military History, as he discusses the state of conflict he see's America in, and what we can do about it. This is an amazing interview that will make you look at civil war in an entirely new light.

Most prepping groups can benefit from a little more organization. From roles and responsibilities to group standards, minimums and operating procedures, an organized group is more likely to handle the stressful and complicated transition to SHTF more smoothly than an unorganized one. In this episode we go over some tips on how to bring some much needed organization to your prepper group and we share experiences and lessons learned from our own group.

We've tried all the popular ways to stock up on food: food journaling, a years worth of canned goods, emergency food buckets, self-packaging staples, home dehydrating and freezing drying... at the end of the day, they all failed to help us reach our food storage goals. We finally found a way to store up a years worth of food that is easy, cost effective and actually gives us the true calories needed to last us a year. In this episode we'll walk you through step by step on exactly how acquire a year's worth of food for your family or group. From choosing which foods to buy, to the ordering process, to storage considerations. It's all here.