Now many of you might think this is overkill. That\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n
But I\u2019m of the mindset that you NEVER know when an attack is about to happen and in what form it will come.<\/p>\n
Sept. 11 was a good example of that. So was Katrina. And look at all the demonstrations that are happening these days? It doesn\u2019t take much for these things to turn ugly\u2026FAST!<\/p>\n
So here are 3 of the \u201cweirder\u201d survival items most people don\u2019t think about carrying, that I feel you should have on you at all times:<\/p>\n
1. Mini-Prybar<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"mini](\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/mini-pry-bar.jpg\" "\\"mini")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe number of uses for a pry-bar are endless.
\nThe model I carry is the\u201cExhumer 8\u2033 from Dead On Tools<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re on the run or bugging out, you can use it for breaching obstacles, gaining entrance to a door or even getting out of a trapped car.<\/p>\n
I have mine wrapped in 550 paracord<\/a> and it\u2019s a beast of a self dense tool as both ends are brutally sharp and will seriously jack someone up!<\/p>\n2. Universal Handcuff Key<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"handcuff](\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/handcuff-key.jpg\" "\\"handcuff")
<\/a><\/p>\nAs controversial as it may seem to some, you want to be able to escape from handcuffs if you need to.
\nThere are plastic keys now that fit nearly all (or all) handcuffs universally and take up no room at all.<\/p>\n
I use the one from Magna Light<\/a> and I\u2019ve sewn my pants tag partially closed so it creates a snug pocket to hide this key.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re ever handcuffed behind your back (as in say a home invasion, hostage situation, etc.), you can easily get the key and unlock yourself or hand it off to someone else to unlock you.<\/p>\n
3. Security Officer\u2019s Badge<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"security](\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/security-badge.jpg\" "\\"security")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe thing about thugs is that they know that the stakes are much higher if they attack a police officer.<\/p>\n
Now, I\u2019m not saying to impersonate an officer, but let\u2019s say you get trapped in a riot as a result of a demonstration that went horribly wrong.<\/p>\n
Assuming that police aren\u2019t the target of the demonstrators, having a badge that looks like an officer\u2019s badge could ward off attackers who think you\u2019re just another easy mark as they rampage through the area.<\/p>\n
You just take out the badge and tell them to \u201cBack off! Just go your way and I\u2019ll go mine and neither of us need to make this an issue. Got it?\u201d and then back out to safety as you assume their agreement.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a bunch of other stuff you should carry as well.<\/p>\n
In fact, I actually carry 29 URBAN SURVIVAL RESPONSE ITEMS on me at all times!<\/p>\n
These are all items you would use for survival or during an \u201cescape & evasion\u201d scenario where you were targeted or caught up in a violent attack, (such as in a riot or looting as a result of natural disaster, etc.)<\/p>\n
Now you\u2019d think that 29 survival items<\/a> would make you look like you\u2019re loaded up for a trip up Mt. Everest, right?<\/p>\nBut actually, no one would ever know you\u2019re carrying this stuff!<\/p>\n
All of the items fit in a small survival bag (that\u2019s only 7\u2033 x 8.5\u2033) that I keep on me, either in a laptop case that I\u2019d normally carry anyway, on my person, or in my \u201cmap case bag\u201d from my military days.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s literally almost like having a Batman Utility Belt on you at all times!<\/p>\n
You can decide what works best for you, but I\u2019d personally feel naked without these survival items. The confidence you\u2019ll have knowing that you\u2019re prepared for anything is a real comfort in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n
[Via ModernSurvivalBlog.com<\/a>]<\/p>\nYou may also like:<\/p>\n
Be Prepared: 6 Foods to Store Forever<\/a><\/p>\n9 Unique Alternative Housing Ideas<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Build a Root Cellar<\/a><\/p>\n20 Ways to Become More Self Sufficient Before the Crunch Arrives <\/a><\/p>\nChoosing A Survival Dog<\/a><\/p>\nWe Are In An Abusive Relationship With Society (And We Refuse To Leave)<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe number of uses for a pry-bar are endless. If you\u2019re on the run or bugging out, you can use it for breaching obstacles, gaining entrance to a door or even getting out of a trapped car.<\/p>\n I have mine wrapped in 550 paracord<\/a> and it\u2019s a beast of a self dense tool as both ends are brutally sharp and will seriously jack someone up!<\/p>\n As controversial as it may seem to some, you want to be able to escape from handcuffs if you need to. I use the one from Magna Light<\/a> and I\u2019ve sewn my pants tag partially closed so it creates a snug pocket to hide this key.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ever handcuffed behind your back (as in say a home invasion, hostage situation, etc.), you can easily get the key and unlock yourself or hand it off to someone else to unlock you.<\/p>\n The thing about thugs is that they know that the stakes are much higher if they attack a police officer.<\/p>\n Now, I\u2019m not saying to impersonate an officer, but let\u2019s say you get trapped in a riot as a result of a demonstration that went horribly wrong.<\/p>\n Assuming that police aren\u2019t the target of the demonstrators, having a badge that looks like an officer\u2019s badge could ward off attackers who think you\u2019re just another easy mark as they rampage through the area.<\/p>\n You just take out the badge and tell them to \u201cBack off! Just go your way and I\u2019ll go mine and neither of us need to make this an issue. Got it?\u201d and then back out to safety as you assume their agreement.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a bunch of other stuff you should carry as well.<\/p>\n In fact, I actually carry 29 URBAN SURVIVAL RESPONSE ITEMS on me at all times!<\/p>\n These are all items you would use for survival or during an \u201cescape & evasion\u201d scenario where you were targeted or caught up in a violent attack, (such as in a riot or looting as a result of natural disaster, etc.)<\/p>\n Now you\u2019d think that 29 survival items<\/a> would make you look like you\u2019re loaded up for a trip up Mt. Everest, right?<\/p>\n But actually, no one would ever know you\u2019re carrying this stuff!<\/p>\n All of the items fit in a small survival bag (that\u2019s only 7\u2033 x 8.5\u2033) that I keep on me, either in a laptop case that I\u2019d normally carry anyway, on my person, or in my \u201cmap case bag\u201d from my military days.<\/p>\n It\u2019s literally almost like having a Batman Utility Belt on you at all times!<\/p>\n You can decide what works best for you, but I\u2019d personally feel naked without these survival items. The confidence you\u2019ll have knowing that you\u2019re prepared for anything is a real comfort in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n [Via ModernSurvivalBlog.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n You may also like:<\/p>\n Be Prepared: 6 Foods to Store Forever<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Unique Alternative Housing Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n How to Build a Root Cellar<\/a><\/p>\n 20 Ways to Become More Self Sufficient Before the Crunch Arrives <\/a><\/p>\n Choosing A Survival Dog<\/a><\/p>\n We Are In An Abusive Relationship With Society (And We Refuse To Leave)<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe model I carry is the\u201cExhumer 8\u2033 from Dead On Tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Universal Handcuff Key<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nThere are plastic keys now that fit nearly all (or all) handcuffs universally and take up no room at all.<\/p>\n3. Security Officer\u2019s Badge<\/a><\/h2>\n
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