Smart Prepper Gear Podcast: Prepping, Survival, and Gear

Many people get excited about getting their first CCW (conceal carry weapon) believing they have all that they need for self-defense.  However, getting a CCW is just getting you started.  There are a few additional steps that you need to take in order to conceal carry the right way.  In this episode, we will be discussing the 4 things you should do after getting a CCW. Thanks for Listening! Check out the show notes for the episode at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg30 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper Get legal insurance for your CCW from our partner USCCA at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/uscca

A lot of people have a misunderstanding of what bugging truly is.  As a result of that, the same people fantasize about it thinking it is going to be a grand old time.  So in this episode, we are going to discuss 7 top dangers you will face while bugging out and how to prepare for them. Thank You for Listening! Thanks to We The People Holsters for sponsoring this episode! Smart Prepper Gear listeners get an exclusive $10 off your first order at www.wethepeopleholsters.com and use SPG at checkout Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg29 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook to learn how to put together a strategic preparedness plan at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review  

In this episode, we are going to stir the pot.  Rural vs Urban prepping has always been a contentious topic in the preparedness community. There have been healthy debates on which type of prepper has the greatest chance of survival in a collapse scenario.  In this episode, I will be sharing some of the advantages and disadvantages that I see for each type of prepper.  Then I will share my recommendations.   Thanks for Listening! Download this episode show notes at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg28 Thanks to We The People Holsters for sponsoring this episode!  Check them out at http://www.wethepeopleholsters.com and use SPG at checkout to get $10 off your first holster. Learn to put together a strategic preparedness plan to become bug out proof on a budget by downloading The Strategic Prepper at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper

An EMP attack is one of the most talked about SHTF scenarios.  Rightfully so, it could cause massive effects.  With that being said it is important to talk about how to prepare for such an event.   Thank You for Listening! Check out We The People Holsters to get $10 off your first order by using SPG at checkout.  http://www.wethepeopleholsters.com Download the Ultimate Preppers Checklist at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/preppers-list/ Download The Strategic Prepper eBook at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper

Contrary to popular belief, your bug out plan should not take precedence over your home preparedness plan.  We should strategically prepare so that we are never forced to bug out.  When it comes to developing your home preparedness system there are 7 important areas to keep in mind.     Thanks to We The People Holsters for sponsoring this episode! Custom designed IWB holsters Made in the USA Lifetime guarantee Smart Prepper Gear listeners get a special $10 off their first order by using the code SPG at checkout! Check them out at www.wethepeopleholsters.com Thanks for listening! You can find the show notes for this episode at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg26 If you have any questions or feedback then leave a comment at the bottom of that post Learn how to be fully prepared in the important areas instead of partially prepared in many areas by downloading The Strategic Prepper eBook  

Surviving 25 to 30 years off of stored survival food is just not realistic for a lot of us.  Instead, there are 3 prepper food levels that I believe everyone can stockpile quickly.  These levels will also increase your survivability. Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg25 Download The Strategic Prepper at www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

Once again we have witnessed another horrific mass shooting in South Florida in the past week.  In this episode, we are going to discuss who is really to blame and what needs to be done.   Thanks for listening! Download the free prepper gear checklist at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/preppers-list/ Find the show notes for this episode at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg24 Download the Strategic Prepper at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you have a question that you would like to be answered on an episode then leave me a voice mail at 813-658-8257.  If your question is answered on a podcast then you will receive a $25 gift card to the Smart Prepper Gear store.

Happy new year!  It is now 2018!  It's a new year, new you right? Yes, it is a new year and with that comes new threats.  In this episode we are going to discuss some of the threats that I think preppers should be aware of for 2018.  This is something that we should consider as we update our annual threat assessment. Thanks for listening! Download the free prepper gear checklist at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/preppers-list/ Find the show notes for this episode at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg23 Download the Strategic Prepper at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper

The new year is fast approaching.  The end of the year is typically a time that we spend with family and friends being merry while singing carols.  It is also a great time for us to reflect on the past year and put together a plan for the next year.  In this episode, I am going to share what I believe are the first things preppers should do for 2018.   Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening to the Smart Prepper Gear Podcast Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg22 Download the Strategic Prepper at www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

Since the tragic terrorist attack in Las Vegas there has been a lot of conversations about regulating bump stocks.  However, you would never expect to hear that the NRA would be on that side of talks about regulations.  In this episode, we will discuss what preppers need to know about the NRA and if you should consider joining. Thank You for Listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Download the ultimate prepper gear checklist at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/preppers-list/ Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg21

In this episode, we are continuing the series of assessments inspired by The Strategic Prepper eBook.  Security is another big area that preppers should assess before conducting a threat assessment.   Affiliate Show Sponsor United States Conceal Carry Association - http://www.smartpreppergear.com/uscca Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift You can also ask me a question on Facebook messenger at http://m.me/smartpreppergear Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg20 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

In these last couple of weeks we have heard the war of words start heating up between North Korea and the US.  As a result of that, many are in fear of a nuclear strike from North Korea.  In this episode, we are going to discuss the possible outcome of a war with North Korea and how you can get prepared.   Show Sponsor: Emergency Essentials - http://www.smartpreppergear.com/emergencyessentials   Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift You can also ask me a question on Facebook messenger at http://m.me/smartpreppergear Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg19 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook - http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

You can only survive 3 hours in rough weather conditions.  Shelter keeps us safe from environmental and man-made threats.  In order to bug out proof it is important to have a strong shelter.  So in this episode we are going to continue the series of assessments that every prepper should conduct.   Thank you for listening!   Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg18 Download The Strategic Prepper ebook at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

You can only survive 3 weeks without food.  In this episode we will be continuing the series of assessments inspired by The Strategic Prepper eBook.  This assessment will be on the emergency food that you have supplied.  I also give tips on how to quickly build up a supply on a budget. Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift from the Smart Prepper Gear Store. Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg17 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook - http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

When it comes to preparedness having emergency water storage and supply is essential.  In this episode we are going to begin a series of episodes where we conduct assessments.  This episode will be focusing on conducting emergency water preparedness.  You can only survive 3 days without water so it is important to have quick access to water in an emergency.   Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg16 Download The Strategic Prepper eBook at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

Preppers first move when getting into preparedness is generally stocking up a bunch of food and building a bug out bag.  Beyond that, there is typically confusion on where to get started and what to work on next. This is because most preppers lack a strategic plan.  As result, most preppers are partially prepared in many areas instead of being fully prepared in the important areas.   In this episode, we are going to talk about the common reasons why preppers don't plan and how to overcome them.   Thank you for listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg15 Download The Strategic Prepper today at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/thestrategicprepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

When many get involved in preparedness they approach it with no plan. Most of the time we just buy what we can and when we can.  As a result, many of us are partially prepared in many areas instead of being fully prepared in the important areas. In this episode, I will talk about what a strategic prepper is. Thanks for Listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg14 Join the Smart Prepper Giveaway at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/TheStrategicPrepper If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

Just this past week we witnessed another horrific terrorist attack in England.  We continue to see this as becoming more of a threat in our society.  In this episode, we are going to talk about how to avoid becoming a victim of terrorism. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening to the Smart Prepper Gear Podcast Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg13 I want to thank the Smart Prepper Club for the support to make this episode possible If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

In the recent weeks we have witnessed one of the most threatening cyberattacks that spanded across hundreds of countries.  This cyberattack shut down hospitals, businesses and locked many out of their own computers.  This type of threat is something that preppers should be aware when conducting their threat assessments and formulating a preparedness plan. Being that I work for a software company, I wanted to provide my tips on how you can prepare for a future attack.  As our dependency on the internet continues to grow in this society it is no doubt that we will see more attacks.  It is important to prepare now. Thank You for Listening! Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message and receive some prepper gear as a gift Don’t forget to check out the show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg012 If you are listening to this on iTunes then please leave an honest review

In this episode, we have a question from Kelly about EDC gear setup.  I will share my tips on how to setup your EDC and share what I am currently using.  EDC is all a preference.  There is no one size fits all but there are some tips that we should remember when building EDC. Download the show notes at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg11 Show sponsor - United States Conceal Carry Association  http://www.smartpreppergear.com/uscca  

Being involved in the preparedness movement you face a lot of challenges that will tempt you to quit and give it all up.  In this episode, I want to provide tips on how to overcome those challenges.  Hopefully this will not only help you to survive but to thrive when SHTF. Download the show notes at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/spg10 Show Sponsor: SD Bullion http://www.smartpreppergear.com/sdbullion

If you have been keeping up with politics then you know that there is a looming government shutdown that could happen on April 28th.  The democrats are holding Trump's $30 billion plus budget proposal for the wall as ransom in exchange for funding for Planned Parenthood.  The last government shutdown in 2013 lasted two weeks and cost the economy millions of dollars.  This shutdown has the potential to last longer. In this episode, we will talk about the possible effects of a government shutdown and what you can do to prepare.  You can find the show notes of this episode at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg009. Show Sponsor: Emergency Essentials

This week in prepper news we talk about the potential war with Syria and the effects that it can have on the United States.  This past week there was a chemical attack on a Syria town with the Syrian's president Assad taking the blame.  Trump and the military are currently considering a military response.  In this episode you will learn how to prepare for such a war. Download show notes at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg008. Show sponsor: Emergency Essentials - www.smartpreppergear.com/emergencyessentials

I just recently got back from a work trip in Washington D.C.  While preparing for my trip there are a few important things that I do to prepare for SHTF events and even just local problems that could happen.  In this episode I will be sharing my prepper traveling tips that will keep you safe. Safety --------- - need to be aware of muggers, violent attackers and even terrorist attacks - you don't want to struggle with a mugger, give them money quickly (but not all) - hide valuables outside of your pocket or purses - you should also split up your valuanbles so that they are not all in one location which helps limit the risk - I bought a slim fanny pack that is worn under your clothing (I will leave a link to the pack at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg007 - muggers are not going to have you strip but naked for the most part - valuables also include identification (many people become victim of identity theft while traveling by losing their identification) Layer your self defense ------------------------------ - on a blog post I discussed the 4 different layers of self defense - PACE (Primary, Alternative, Contingent and Emergency) - Legally you are only able to match the attacker's level of aggression - You are only able to use deadly force when you fear your life or are facing extreme bodily harm - I'm not a legal consultant so I would recommend getting training and legal counsel such as USCCA - you even need to be aware of carrying firearms across state lines - You will need to research what is legal and illegal to carry at your destination - for my recent trip I carried my pepper spray, tactical pen and tactical knife because D.C. doesn't recognize conceal carry from Florida Conduct pre-travel research ------------------------------------ - for the places that you are traveling you will need to research high crime areas so you know where to avoid - you can use www.communitycrimemap.com - research events that are coming up - research if there has been any civil unrest like protests or riots at your destination - you should also research ham radio channels in case that phone connections fail - Google Maps is another useful tool to identify flows of traffic and choke points - this will be helpful if you need to bug out after a SHTF scenario Develop and practice situational awareness -------------------------------------------------------- - for every place that you travel you will need to establish a baseline - if you are in the downtown area then most likely people will be walking quickly to get to work or run errands - seeing someone just standing around with no purpose or just wandering should raise flags - stay aware of exits for buildings that you enter - you need to be aware of suspicious people and have an action plan prepared Getting Home after SHTF ---------------------------------- - if a bug out scenario happens while traqveling you may be at a disadvantage - you can't carry all of your preps with you - you could be hundereds of miles away from your preps - purchase local maps to develop escape routes and a get home plan - bugging out while hundreds miles away you should still have a plan to get back home or to a bug out location - ultimately you want to get home where all of your preps are located if you are strategically prepping to bug in   Thank You for Listening! You can find the show notes for this episode at www.smartpreppergear.com/spg007 Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Your feedback helps me to better serve the prepper community. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Show Sponsors: United States Conceal Carry Association  

In this episode I will be providing prepper tips for beginners.  When you first get involved in preparedness it can be really confusing about where to start.  There are tons of websites and social groups who constantly talking about what you need.  It can get overwhelming. So in this episode I will provide prepper tips to help give you vision and direction on where to start.  This isn't a comprehensive list but some of top important tips.  Of course there are tons of others things to do but your focus should begin here. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Your feedback helps me to better serve the prepper community. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Resources mentioned: How to Determine If and When to Bug Out 6 Prepper Skills that You Need to Develop Today Prepper Groups Must Have These 7 People Episode Sponsor: SD Bullion - www.smartpreppergear.com/sdbullion

Rule of 3's teach us that you can only survive 3 days without water.  Prepping for locally affected/short recovery threats doesn't require much water.  However, what if you are trying to prepare for a more extreme threat like a collapse that could have a longer recovery time?  This is especially challenging if you live an apartment where you have a limited amount of storage space.  In that case we must consider how to store emergency water supply in an apartment. In this week's episode Magaret has a question about prepping in an apartment but more specifically how to store emergency water supply in an apartment.  Being that I am also an apartment prepper I can definitely relate.  So I wanted to share some ideas that I have used personally and other ideas that I have found from other prepper communities. How to Store Emergency Water Supply in an Apartment Use Smaller Soda bottles like 2 liters to take advantage of smaller spaces in your cupboards and other areas like under the bed, the floor of your closet, etc. Purchase Blue Can - Premium Emergency Water to store water in extra small spaces throughout your apartment like under sofas and other furniture Keep collapsible water bottles that you can take with you to gather water from local sources Rent local storage spaces or garages Bury a cache of water underground in capsules Disguise water cubes as furniture by placing a cloth over it   Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask me a question by leaving me a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Your feedback helps me to better serve the prepper community. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

There have been a few eye opening events that we have seen so far here in February.  So I wanted to provide a prepper news alert for the month of February.  It is important for preppers to stay up to date with what is going on not only in the United States but also around the world.  Sometimes it is hard decipher real news from propaganda.  After some research I've been able to break down some of these events to provide you with a prepper news alert. In this episdoe we will be discussing how a Russian Spy Ship was spotted along the East Coast of the United States.  American media outlets have really spun this story so it is challenging to get a real understanding of what is truly going on.  We will also discuss how a Brazilian city is currently under martial law and how this could possibly happen in the United States.  Finally we will also talk about the California Dam Break scare that we have seen this past month as well.   Thanks for Listening!   To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask me a question by leaving a voicemail at 813-658-8257 or Send me a voice message Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest   To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes.  Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.  Your feedback helps me to better serve the Prepper Community Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.   Resources mentioned: How to Determine if and when to bug out How to Survive Martial Law Strategic Relocation   Show Sponsor: Emergency Essentials

Hello podcast world!  This episode is an introduction to the Smart Prepper Gear podcast.  In this episode I will be giving an overview of who I am, what you can expect from the podcast and how you can get involved. If you would like to leave a question to be aired on Smart Prepper Gear then call 813-658-8257.  You can also download the ultimate prepper gear checklist at http://www.smartpreppergear.com/preppers-list/

This week's episode is on behalf of Kevin who has a question about ammunition storage and rotation.  This is a great question that many preppers have when it comes to stocking ammunition.  As with most things ammunition does have a shelf life.   In this episode we will discuss the shelf life of ammunition.  From there we will discuss if rotation of ammunition is needed.  If so then we need to determine how often we should be rotating the rotation.