Today I’ve got something incredibly important to share…

A Complete Guide On Storing Your Ammo The RIGHT Way

Because if you can afford to stockpile ammo, you owe it to yourself to store it properly.

You should treat your ammunition like precious metals.

Both require good storage practices to maintain them for the long haul.

If you don’t properly maintain your ammo (or neglect it), it’s shelf life will be cut short.

And this would be a travesty.

Because ammo is a critical supply in an emergency.

TOPICS IN THIS GUIDE…    ↓(click to jump)

• Does Ammo Go Bad?
• Old Ammo Vs. New Ammo
• How To Store Ammo The Right Way
• Best Ammo Cans For Sale
• Humidity Control and Desiccants
• Your Long-Term Storage Plan

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Does Ammo Go Bad?

Yes, ammo DOES have an expiration date.

But unlike food, which has a shelf life measured in days or weeks, the life of ammo is measured in years and decades.

It all depends on HOW you store it.

If stored right, it can outlive YOU.

Heck, it may even outlive your kids and your grandkids.

If in good condition, modern ammo can last centuries.

But if you store your ammo improperly, degradation starts on day one.

Slow at first, but you may find your ammo useless over a few years.

And even if it still fires, I wont’ be accurate.

↓ Does Ammo Go Bad / Accuracy?

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Old Ammo Vs. New Ammo

Modern materials, design improvements, and automated manufacturing have improved today’s shelf life.

And that’s great news for those who stockpile.

When discussing “older ammo,” I primarily reference ammo manufactured after the 1930s.

Back when smokeless powder was introduced.

↓ Black Powder Vs. Smokeless Powder

Older bullets had a much shorter shelf life unless meticulously stored.

Today, the risk vs. reward of shooting older ammo may not be worth it.

And the equation keeps getting worse as each year passes.

↓ Will These 90-Year-Old .22 Rounds Still Function?

The bottom line is:

Your ammo stockpile is an investment.

You want to protect this investment as long as humanly possible.

So let’s learn how to do just that:

How To Store Ammo The Right Way

Proper storage for ammo is not complicated.

You only need to follow some simple principles and take action.

Yes, that’s it.

Here’s the first storage principle:

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry, dark location.

Let’s break that down.

If you keep your ammo in a…

• Cool
• Dry
• Dark

…place, you win.

Follow this, and you’ll extend your ammunition stockpile from decades to centuries.

Once we analyzing this principle, we discover there’s a bit more to it.

So let’s dive deep into each of these storage principles:

↓ How To Store Ammunition

Keeping Your Ammo Cool

You want to keep your ammunition cool.

Not cold but cool.

Avoid warm or hot storage locations.

Constant warm temps or consistently cool temps are not the main concern.

It’s the temperature swings that are the real problem.

The integrity of ammo is compromised if it’s subjected to extreme temperature cycles.

It’s hard on ammo to go from 100 degrees to 0 degrees and back to 100 degrees, year after year.

Why is this bad?

These temperature swings invite humidity.

And as we’ll discuss shortly, humid environments are a serious threat to ammunition.

That’s why garages, attics, unheated cabins, and the trunk of your car are poor locations.

These storage locations are susceptible to extreme heat and cold swings.

• In winter, overnight temps can reach sub-zero degrees in garages, attics, etc.
• And in the summer, north of 100 F.

Ammo stored in such locations will seem fine for the first few years…

But if left in these locations over several decades, the temperature swings will begin taking a toll.

So, where should your ammo be stored?

Basements are popular.

Why? Because basements are located below ground level.

Ground temperatures change less than air temperatures.

So while air temps will change from 0 degrees to 100 degrees seasonally, ground temps 10 feet below the surface tend to stay in a range of 20 degrees.

So, for example:

If soil temps 10 feet underground average 50 degrees, it may rise to 60 degrees in the summer and drop to 40 degrees in winter.

This is significantly less variation than air temps.

And at 30 feet below the surface, temperature swings become negligible.

At this depth, ground temps stay constant regardless of the air temps.

So we can take advantage of the earth and support the “constant cool” principle.

That’s why basements are popular ammo storage locations but they can have downsides too.

Which we’ll cover next…

Keeping Ammo Dry

Moisture is even more dangerous to your ammunition than temperature swings.

Moisture is corrosive to metal.

And ammo is made of metal (brass casings, primers, and bullets).

Hence, moisture exposure will eventually rust your ammo.

It will begin with small amounts of surface rust.

You can sand this off, and it will still fire…

But even this may affect its accuracy.

And if this rust is allowed to fester, it will eventually (over several decades) render your ammunition useless.

So we need to control moisture.

But guess which part of our homes tends to have the highest humidity levels?

You’ve probably guessed it…

Basements.

Rain soaks into the ground.

Ground contacts your home’s foundation.

This ground moisture is dangerous to foundations if allowed to accumulate.

That’s why ensuring your gutters and downspouts are working properly is important to avoid foundation problems (i.e., cracking, settling heaving, etc.)

Many homes have sump pumps to help manage basement moisture issues.

When massive flooding occurs, which area gets wet first?

Your basement.

So from a moisture standpoint, basements present a problem.

However, there are solutions to help manage these risks.

First, if you’re storing ammo in a basement, don’t set it on the floor.

Keep it in cabinets or racks.

The higher, the better.

That way, if your basement floods, your stockpile will remain above the water level.

Another way to manage the increased humidity in the basement air is to get a good dehumidifier.

This dehumidifier unit will continuously pull moisture out of a damp basement.

You also should remove the ammo from the orgnial boxes.

Why? Because there are trace amounts of moisture in that carboard.

And if you put your ammo in ammo cans (and you should) the air tight containers will pull that moisture out.

Instead, get them away from cardboard and into an ammo can.

Keeping Your Ammo “In the Dark”

UV light is also a destructive force.

Over long periods of exposure, the sun’s harmful UV rays will break down nearly everything.

You’ve seen this process with vehicles.

Leaving a vehicle in the sun for years deteriorates its exterior.

Compare THAT vehicle to one stored in a garage.

Over a long time, UV rays will take a similar toll.

The good news is:

Most indoor storage areas work just fine.

A closet, pantry, and basement are all protected from UV rays.

Plus, the inside of your ammo cans will be dark as well.

So if you store your cans in a windowless location, UV rays become a non-issue.

Organization Matters…A Lot

Good storage takes organization and discipline.

Remember, you’re stockpiling for decades.

So it’s important to stay organized and maintain control of the inventory.

It’s not ‘set and forget.’

You must maintain a process.

↓ How I Organize My Ammo Cans MTM Ammo Cans

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Make sure you’re familiar with Alaska hunting laws before heading out for the hunt. Enjoy an exciting time of the year veteran hunters and beginners alike.

RELATED: Deer Season and Hunting Laws by State

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Legal Weapons and Ammo

• A muzzleloader is a shoulder-mounted long gun with a barrel that is rifled or smooth bore. Use a .45 caliber or larger and discharge a single projectile.

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Global catastrophes aren’t limited to earthquakes and hurricanes.

The WHO has announced that coronavirus has reached pandemic status.

Just a few months ago, no one had ever heard of this virus. Now, store shelves are empty and businesses are shut down.

Did you see how quickly that happened?

This means that you can never be too prepared.

Here’s the types of global catastrophes you should be putting a plan together for now.

Global Catastrophes You Need to Be Aware and Prepared For

1. Economic Collapse

One of the lesser-known possible global catastrophes is the economic collapse. With our dependence on everything automated and instant, we are bound for these catastrophes, indeed. Find ways to become less dependent on the economic and financial systems of the world.

Don’t forget to have a safe room installed in your house, too. Watch out for storm surge warnings and evacuate if needed.

RELATED: 20 Ways To Prepare For An Economic Collapse

11. Drought

Learn how to grow a garden in dryer and hotter circumstances and apply good soil maintenance. Make sure you manage your livestock and keep them healthy, too.

Reducing the risk to honey bee hives and protecting the next harvest are a few tips to get ready for a drought.

12. Tornado

It is a must for you and your family to practice a tornado drill on a regular basis. Continued practice will become almost like second nature should such a disaster occur.

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Get to know some of the lavender oil uses and benefits as a go-to first aid treatment for a very long time!

Lavender Oil Uses: 7 Benefits of Lavender for Survival

Lavender Oil Uses and Benefits

There are many lavender oil uses. And for an essential oil enthusiast like me, it comes handy even for survival.

Lavender is a green plant, produces beautiful purple flowers, known as a natural antibiotic due to its antiseptic properties. With its antiseptic properties, this plant is a popular choice for home remedies, helping relieve a number of illnesses such as headaches, anxiety, or upset stomachs.

Antibiotic Definition: An antibiotic is a drug that fights bacterial infection. It kills the bacteria or makes it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.

1. First Aid

If you have scalds or burns, apply topically some lavender oil on the affected area to prevent blisters from forming. This can also lessen the pain from the scalds or burns.

Just rub some lavender oil on your forehead or temples. You can also combine lavender oil with peppermint to have a calming and numbing effect.

Here’s a short video by WaysAndHow on how to make lavender essential oil:

Essential oils such as lavender oil are reliable for survival or emergency situations. See to a point to have them readily available for use at all times − at home or out in the wilderness.

Do you know of other lavender oil uses in your household? Share them in the comments section below!

Up Next: How to Repel Pests with Essential Oils

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Garden pests can really be a problem in your survival garden. Learn how to deter these pests by using beneficial insects for garden.

Gardening season is well underway. As a gardener, it is likely that you are already picking your battles with common pests in the garden including caterpillars, aphids, and ants.

In a situation like this, it will be tempting to use chemical pesticide to eradicate the pest problems, but that is a method that you should not resort to. Pesticide can harm the long-term health of your garden soil and more importantly does a lot of damage to the surrounding ecosystem.

Beneficial Insects for Garden Pest Control

Earlier, we posted some great tips on using essential oils and companion plants to deter pests. To take that one step further, check out the following infographic which covers ways to eradicate pests naturally using beneficial insects.

As the infographic shows, not all insects are bad. There are many good bugs out there that eat the unwanted pests and leave your plants alone. Who would have known that the beautiful ladybug is a great predator against pests like aphids?

Beneficial insects are considered a subset of biological control, which is a method of using other living organisms to counter the presence of pests. There are many great benefits to using such a method.

First, they are great cost-savers over the long-haul. You don’t necessarily have to invest money to get these bugs to roam your garden. If the beneficial insects are native to your area then planting certain flowers and herbs could do the trick to attracting them.

For example, ground beetles, which prey on pests like slugs, caterpillars, and cutworms, are known to be attracted to plants like evening primrose and amaranthus.

Second, studies are starting to show that pests are building greater resistance against chemical pesticide products. According to the Pesticide Action Network, over 500 insects and weed species have already developed some form of resistance against pesticides.

This list is likely to grow over time. With the use of beneficial insects, you can be comforted with the knowledge that the pests are being eaten so there is nothing they can resist against.

Before you make the decision to introduce the good bugs, make sure you take the following steps. First, do your research and make sure the local climate and vegetation are suitable for the insects.

The last thing you want is for the predator to peace out as soon as they are brought to the garden. Second, educate your neighbors on the use of beneficial insects.

It would be common for the bugs to move around so the one thing you won’t want is for your neighbors to kill them.

If you want to learn more about using beneficial insects then check out Organic Lesson for more information and tips.

Sam Choan is an organic gardener who manages a blog called Organic Lesson, where he shares his knowledge and experience of gardening and sustainability efforts.

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Today I’ve got something really important to share…

A Complete Guide On Stockpiling Food BEFORE A Real Emergency

Because the unprepared citizens will find themselves in the middle of a chaotic grocery store…

Fearfully scrambling with all the other fragile souls…

Risking EVERYTHING for a few scraps to keep his family alive.

But YOU can avoid such a fate…

TOPICS IN THIS GUIDE…    ↓(click to jump)

• Why My Grandparents Stockpiled
• The Aftermath Of A Catastrophe…
• Civility Vanishes With Food & Water
• More Technology = More Vulnerable
• What Our Ancestors Did…
• Best Prepper Foods For Stockpiling
• Difficult Food Decision: How Long?
• What About Freeze-Dried Foods?
• How To Build Your Own Stockpile
• Important Rules For Stockpiling
• Your Prepper Food Action Plan
• THE Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

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Why My Grandparents Stockpiled Food

When I was a little boy, and we ran out of peanut butter, my mother would send me downstairs to get another jar off the shelf.

Usually, there would be two more jars behind that one.

My mother (just like her mother before her) always had months of food on hand at any given moment.

I grew up assuming this was normal.

Yet, as a young adult, I didn’t shop this way.

After buying “BIG,” I might have two weeks of food on hand.

Never three jars of peanut butter, eight cans of pork and beans, or ten loaves of frozen bread.

I once asked my grandmother why she always had so much food in the house.

Her answer was, “Just In Case.”

Now middle-aged, with children of my own, I fully understand her answer.

My grandparents grew up during the Great Depression and World War II.

They and their peers saw our fragile economy collapse in 1929, the market plummet, banks folding, and an entire way of life threatened.

↓ The Great Depression – America’s Biggest Economic Crisis

During World War II, they experienced the rationing of sugar, gasoline, and consumer goods.

Of course, the war effort required sacrifice, and they constantly feared an Axis victory.

When the war and rationing ended, they stopped stockpiling prepper food.

Not all that long ago, my family relied wholly on the ability to go to our local grocery store and pick up whatever we needed on a moment’s notice.

I’d drive around with my tank on empty, knowing I could stop and get gas anytime I needed it.

The gauge on my grandfather’s old Buick?

It never fell below half a tank.

I used to rely solely on my utility company to bring gas and electricity directly into my house, without which my family would freeze to death in the cold Upper Midwest winters.

These are all typical modern-day expectations; citizens completely rely on others for basic survival and the assumption that the dollar will always be able to buy these goods and services.

We assume money is as close at hand as the nearest ATM. And the value of the dollars we withdraw will remain stable; both dangerous assumptions.

On September 11th, while New Yorkers were pulling together for the common good and fire and police agencies all over the country were sending people and equipment to Ground Zero.

What was the rest of the country doing?

Many were sitting in their cars, in long lines, waiting to fill their tanks with $4.00 gasoline.

Price gouging occurred nationwide as some store owners saw a chance to capitalize on people’s fears.

Luckily 9/11 was a one-day affair, no follow-up attacks occurred, and the price gouging didn’t spread beyond gasoline.

If we had endured another day or two of massive attacks, would it have spread to food or other consumer goods?

If there had been a sudden run on banks, would the ATMs have been shut off?

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Imagine The Aftermath Of A Real Catastrophe…

Imagine a man whose family lives paycheck to paycheck finds himself standing in line at the local grocery.

He’s got a single ten-dollar bill in hand while watching the food disappear from the shelves, and prices rise before his very eyes.

He has maybe two days of food in the house and has to do something.

So he throws the ten dollars on the counter, overfills up his cart with whatever he can find, and runs from the store.

A chain reaction starts, and mass looting begins, followed by men carrying the only currency still honored firearms.

The store empties within hours and will not be restocked. Because what store owner wouldn’t board up the windows after his inventory is looted?

Couldn’t happen, you say?

Just look at the looting that occurred after the Rodney King trial in Los Angeles, during the power outage that swept the Northeast a few years ago, or that occurred during Hurricane Katrina.

↓ 5 Things That Happen After An Economic Collapse

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Civility Vanishes Along With Power, Water, And Food

For a brief time, it must have felt to those in New Orleans that they had seceded from the Union.

Words on paper (even disaster response plans) cannot feed the masses, illuminate the dark, or purify water.

The City Officials of New Orleans learned the real value of their emergency plan was less than the paper it was printed on.

Relying on a faceless Federal Government headquartered a thousand miles away to swoop in and save us in times of disaster is a fool’s strategy.

Even the most stable, civilized nation on earth is only three days from anarchy at any given moment.

Our constitution, our laws, and our public institutions are the framework that binds this nation together.

However, when the power goes off, the water is polluted, and food becomes scarce; we are divided, and divided; we fall.

↓ How to Survive the First 90 Days After the Collapse

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More Technology = More Vulnerable

We rely heavily on computers, electricity, petroleum, and vehicles for all aspects of our daily lives.

And when those technologies fail or are unavailable, our system breaks down.

Nowadays, we expect others to pick up the pieces for us in this country when disaster strikes.

It’s not that we’re lazy.

It’s just the way we’ve been conditioned to have the expectation “Big Brother will rescue us.”

For most of us, disasters and our survival are in the hands of others: the City, the State, the National Guard, FEMA, the utility companies, etc.

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What Our Ancestors Did

When our ancestors moved west to tame a new frontier, they took no government promises.

But they did take horses, covered wagons, casks of water and food, rifles and ammunition for hunting and protection, axes for chopping wood, etc.

They provided for themselves and their communities, come hell or high water.

We must recover some of that pioneer spirit.

The desire to accept responsibility for ourselves and others rather than expecting someone else to toe the line.

During times of crisis, the human condition can lead to behaviors as destructive as any terrorist’s bomb.

We laugh when Homeland Security gives us tips such as keeping water jugs on hand or fresh batteries in our flashlights, but it is no laughing matter when disaster strikes.

The unprepared citizen will find himself in that grocery store line, amongst the looters, risking his life for scraps to keep his family alive.

We will have more power outages, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and terrorist attacks.

Now is the time to prepare, plan, and ensure our family’s survival, and yes, maybe those extra jars of peanut butter would be a good place to start.

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Best Prepper Food For Stockpiling

After some quiet reflection, like many of your fellow citizens, you have decided that maintaining a healthy food stockpile is not crazy paranoia and is in your family’s best interest.

Good for you!

• Which preppers foods?
• What other kinds of supplies?
• Just how big do you want your stockpile to be?

If you are relatively new to prepping for survival, you may be excited by this new endeavor we call food stockpiling.

But after the initial excitement is over, do you really want to invest in prepper food that requires constant attention?

One that takes constant food rotation and occupies half your basement?

↓ 10 Best Survival Foods to Stockpile for Disaster

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Difficult Prepper Food Decisions – How Long?

How long will your prepper food last?

A week? A month? Three months? Six months? How about a year?

Sure, a year’s supply of stockpiled food may be overkill for most survival situations short of an apocalyptic event (i.e., TEOTWAWKI).

↓ America’s Biggest Threats In 2023+

However, maybe that’s what helps you sleep better at night.

Knowing you have a year’s worth of prepper food on the premises, what’s that investment worth to you?

One can’t underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep.

What’s truly sad is the average U.S. family doesn’t even have at least one week of food in their homes.

This is just the nature of living in 21st Century America, where the grocery store has replaced the basement pantry and the underground root cellar.

↓ The Surprising Reason People Live A Fragile Life

Most natural disasters will not require survival stockpiling food beyond a few weeks or a month on the outside.

You may want to stockpile food for up to six months if you are talking political upheaval, revolution, or some other Third World intrusion into our ordered American lifestyles.

By that time, society should be regaining some semblance of order.

However, if you think society will collapse into anarchy, you may want to stockpile for a year or longer.

One thing to remember is that continuous anarchy is an unnatural vacuum.

Human politics abhors a vacuum.

Somebody or some group will fill the void.

Perhaps it won’t be as altruistic as our current politicians (if you can imagine that).

Still, humans are pack animals and will band together.

Society, in one form or another, will return.

This means if you have a massive stockpile of prepper food, these “friendly” folks may relieve you of it.

But let’s assume you decide on stockpiling food in the mid-range of options.

A six-month supply of prepper food on hand at any given time for your family.

• So what prepper food should you stockpile?
• What prepper foods are stable in storage?
• What are human nutritional requirements?

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Freeze-Dried Prepper Food

For the serious prepper who wants a significant food stockpile (one that will last for a couple of decades with very little hassle), you should purchase freeze-dried, prepackaged meals from a reputable emergency food supplier.

These emergency meals are designed to meet your family’s basic nutritional needs.

The best thing about this option is how fast and simple it is.

Just figure out the amount you need, order it online, find a good place to store it in your home, and sleep better at night.

You can order a year’s worth today or buy a smaller amount over time; it’s up to you.

The Bottom Line:

Freeze-dried prepackaged survival food kits are the easiest, fastest, and foolproof way to build your food stockpile.

Or, for those who prefer MRE meals, you could go that route as well.

Not my first choice but to each their own.

Or you could invest in an at-home freeze dryer…

↓ How to Freeze Dry at Home – Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Overview

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DIY Prepper Food

The human body needs fuel. Otherwise known as calories, namely: fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

In the long run, the body also needs certain vitamins and minerals to function properly.

Your prepper food stockpile will meet some of the vitamin and mineral requirements.

But adding a couple of large bottles of a good daily multivitamin is a good insurance policy against scurvy and other vitamin deficiencies.

Your real concern is choosing storage-stable prepper foods that are dense in calories: fat, protein, and carbs.

Storing rice and dried beans are great sources of carbs and protein and, in their nearly zero moisture condition, can last almost indefinitely if stored in a dry location.

Foods spoil in the presence of bacteria, fungi, and mold, all of which require water.

Many prepper foods are naturally preserved not by chemical preservatives but by their packaged moisture levels.

Remember that microorganisms cannot grow without water.

Stored in a dry container inside Mylar bags, dried beans and rice will last for decades.

Furthermore, they’re easy to prepare.

Boil them in water until soft, and add a little salt or other dry seasonings.

They even taste pretty good, especially when hungry.

Another great source of fat, protein, and carbs is peanut butter.

Stored in sealed jars, peanut butter has very low moisture and very high oil and fat content, which prevents spoilage.

It is also very calorie-dense.

You should learn how to make hardtack, which is a simple survival cracker that can last decades.

What about dried or smoked meats for protein?

Jerky, beef, chicken, or turkey will last a very long time.

Again due to good food packaging, low moisture, and high salt content.

However, jerky is not high in calories or fat and is very expensive unless you make your own.

My personal favorite super survival food to make is pemmican.

It’s dried meat mixed with tallow. If packaged properly, it can last several decades.

Here’s our step-by-step “How To Make Pemmican” guide. Or check out the below video for a quick overview:

This brings us to a whole other topic: prepper food preservation.

There are several good methods for preserving meats and fish: drying, smoking, and salt-curing; however, we’ll save those topics for another day.

How about canned fruits?

Modern cans have a plastic coating inside, but the high acidity of many fruits can still cause the cans to corrode over time.

I’ve seen this phenomenon with applesauce.

The fruits can still be eaten in an emergency but may taste metallic or rusty.

However, if you are starving, you won’t even notice.

Just be aware – the grocery store prepper pantry method is not easy or simple.

It takes a lot of time, energy, and dedication to doing it right. 

↓ How to Start a Prepper Food Pantry

So what about other prepper supplies?

Food won’t be my only concern if I’m preparing and stockpiling food for my family.

Here are some others: aspirin, prepper antibiotics, bandages, prescription drugs, OTC cold/flu medicines, survival knives, tools, matches, and ammo, to name a few.

Some of these may already be included in your emergency survival kits – also a good idea.

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Rules For Stockpiling

We don’t talk about our stockpiles with anyone.

If you ignore this simple rule and share your stockpile with others outside your family, it’s great that you’re doing the good Christian thing.

However, realize you are sacrificing your family’s security when you do.

Be prepared to lose it all if things go bad.

If your heart tells you that helping others is just as important as helping your loved ones, follow your heart, let your love light shine, and prepare to accept the consequences.

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Prepper Food Action Plan

Step 1. Decide how many months of prepper food you want in the case of an emergency.

This is a personal choice, and I cannot decide for you. However, if you’re a regular reader of this site, you know I believe our modern society is a fragile proposition at best.

I’m not sure in which form the ultimate catalyst will be but pick your poison: EMP (natural or coordinated), global financial meltdown, droughts, government tyranny, you name it…

The bottom line is there are many possible disaster events, and if you add up the odds of one of them occurring in your lifetime, you become very motivated to prepare ASAP.

Step 2. Figure out how many calories your family needs daily to survive.

This one is relatively straightforward with the right tools – which we’re giving away for free – see below.

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Step 3. Purchase the right amount of prepper food from a reputable dealer.

I recommend buying from Valley Food Storage.

Their prices are the best when factoring everything in, such as shipping, quality sealing/containers, and ingredients.

Plus, their products are tasty (my Valley Food Storage review post), and the food bucket containers are of high quality and easily stackable (making storage much easier and less intrusive).

Here’s Valley Food Storage’s comparison chart for your review, proving its quality, price, and shelf life is the best.

Honestly, prepper food may be the best investment you’ll ever make for your family.

Even doubling the stock market value can’t protect you from starvation if society collapses and grocery stores go empty overnight.

Prepper food stockpiles and survival gear are the only things to protect from that crisis level.

OR AN ALTERNATIVE – purchase your own freeze dryer!

Step 4. Store this food in a cool, dry location, secure location, and don’t tell anyone!

That’s it…4 easy steps that you can complete today.

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Prepper Food: THE Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

I think stockpiling prepper food is THE BEST investment you can make.

Why? Because the alternative (a.k.a. the downside) is too scary.

Unlike your typical dollar investment (where the worst-case downside is losing all your money), the downside we are talking about regarding a stockpiling food investment is your family starving.

But Jack, what if my food stockpile investment never pays off?

Great, life continues as normal…enjoy!

But I ask you, what if stockpiling food does pay off?

Thank goodness you took action today.

Don’t wait; start right now because survival has no do-overs.

You get to live on what you’ve stockpiled when all the grocery store food is gone.

Prepare, Adapt & Overcome,

Cofounder Of Skilledsurvival.com & TheResilientLife.com

Born & Raised On A Rural Farm In The Midwest

Mechanical Engineering Grad From A Major University

Engineer With A Major Food Manufacturing Company

10+ Years Researching, Writing, & Teaching Preparedness

Mission: Help Folks Stop Living A Life Fragile To The Future

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