I wonder why nobody has pick this particular story about lead poisoning across Los Angeles. I'm interested to know how such major poisoning could even happen in the first place http://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-lead-la/

If you live within Los Angeles city, you have 60 days to destroy or hand in to LAPD any magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ammunition-magazines-20150728-story.html#page=1 California state law allows for possession of high capacity...

Let me preface this statement, by saying I love the idea of hunting, I love the outdoors, I love the outdoors, I love knowing where my food comes from. I've caught my food before by snaring and fishing, in a wilderness program. I recently joined the "firearms owner community" and I want to get...

Hi guys - had something interesting happen yesterday and wanted to share. Because I'm promoting my novel series "Flotilla", I get to meet people in the entertainment industry. Yesterday I was contacted by a show looking to showcase preppers in the Los Angeles area. I don't live there but...

Just a reminder to all those who aren't in in the So-cal group. We will be meeting at Dockweiler state beach. Bring your own food and some to share. Help me out by bringing some firewood as well. You can park in the lot for $6 or park on vista del mar and trek down the hill for free. Bring...

My plan is to bug-out rather than in. Because I live in a major U.S. city (Los Angeles) the success of this plan requires that I bug out before the masses. What triggers your bug-out plan? Do you have a set criteria for bugging out? Or do you plan to simply play it by ear? I decided that I...

Any thoughts or ideas on how to escape from LA when the SHTF?

This week's official 4.7 in Los Angeles is a good reminder to us all about earthquake preparedness. Whenever I talk to people about this, some will say, "I dont live in an earthquake prone area". Then I'll respond by saying, "Have you ever traveled to one?" Afterall, who hasn't been to...

In case anyone wants to see what the bloods and crips are about and how ruthless they are, Tonight (6/8) at 9pm the national geographic channel is having a show about them. Might give you a better understanding of gangs if you are not too familiar... :) 73's