Welcome and thank you for visiting Gonzo's Emergency Preparedness (aka the SHTF) Blog! Well, not really. Preparedness is important at any time, not just for preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Emergency preparedness is a widely discussed topic right now for a lot of different reasons. Natural disasters and the possibility of economic uncertainty are increasing, but so too are the threats of terrorism and civil unrest. Emergency preparedness strategies are more important now than ever before! We live in an ever-changing and dangerous world. Natural disasters, emergency situations, and even terrorist attacks can happen at any time. Recent news articles report that terrorist attacks are happening with greater frequency, in many parts of the world. Terrorism is happening in our own backyard! New York, Boston, Austin, Orlando, San Bernardino - are all American cities that have been attacked. This list of worldwide terrorist attacks serves as a stark warning. Is your town next? The purpose of this blog is to be your source for a wide variety of emergency preparedness, self-defense, home safety, first-aid, and other related articles, resources, and products to help you implement your own preparedness program.
Questions About Emergency Preparedness:
How long can you and your loved ones survive while waiting for emergency services after a disaster? We've already had one devastating "9/11" terrorist attack. When will it happen again? Is your area susceptible to tornados, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes? Do you have enough food, water, first-aid, and other emergency supplies to weather the storm? Are violent crimes an ever-increasing occurrence in your community? A lot can happen while you are waiting for emergency services to arrive. The experts recommend at least a 72-hour emergency supply strategy! Are you prepared?
About Me:
I am an experienced Prepper, a Certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor and disaster and emergency preparedness enthusiast. The purpose of this page is to share with you, my readers, lots of valuable resources on emergency preparedness. I have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and training in the areas of emergency and disaster preparedness, home safety, self-defense, and food storage strategies. I can also help with emergency first-aid resources, and how to put together that 72-hour (or longer) emergency supply strategy and self-defense strategies should the worst happen. Please email me for more information about how I can help. I am available to give emergency and disaster preparedness presentations that are custom-tailored for your group as well.
Stay Sharp with LASR Training App:
Gunfighting is a perishable skill. That's right, I said "gunfighting." Because in our ever-changing and more violent society, that is exactly what you will be doing when you have to defend yourself against another armed attacker in your home, in your church, or even just out shopping. Your goal is to stop the attack to protect yourself and your loved ones. But as I wrote in another article, you also have a duty to reduce the perceived penalty for a miss and protect the other innocent lives around you.
When it comes to firearms, especially for us concealed carry practitioners, staying sharp requires constant practice to keep those skills and muscle memory in top form. Constant practice takes trips to the range and lots of ammunition. But there is a way for you to get much of the required practice that you need to keep your muscle memory and shooting skills in top form through a method called "dry firing."
There is a very sophisticated method for dry fire training available today known as the Light Activated Shot Reporter (LASR) system. The LASR system is used with many of the laser training aids and laser barrel inserts available for firearms today, and especially the SIRT pistols and AR-15 bolts by Next Level Training. With these, you can not only get valuable muscle memory training and skills practice but also receive instant feedback on your shooting performance. One of the added benefits that I have found from this system is that I can use the timed start and timed shooting features to prepare for shooting competitions.
Instant feedback during your dryfire practice:
Use Discount Code NOCOPATRIOT for 10% off!
I'm an approved referral agent for the LASR App training system. When you are ready to check out, click on the "Gift Card or Coupon Code" button at the bottom left of the page, then enter my code NOCOPATRIOT in the "Discount Code" box upon checkout as shown in the images below to receive a 10% discount on LASR and SIRT training equipment.
When ready to purchase go to Light Activated Shot Reporter (LASR) system. Then enter the "Discount Code" NOCOPATRIOT at checkout.
Ready to purchase? Now go to Light Activated Shot Reporter (LASR) system. Then enter the "Discount Code" NOCOPATRIOT at checkout.
Recommended Products:
Below are some of the preparedness products that I recommend. I have an affiliate relationship with these vendors and therefore receive a commission on products purchased through my affiliate links. If you like the content on this blog, please consider visiting these resources. You will be purchasing from some great companies, and you will be helping to support my efforts to bring content and timely information to the Second Amendment supporting arena.
If you are a vendor who has an affiliate program through Avantlink, and you would like your products featured on this blog, let me know!
I am still building out this page, and add new ads and promotions as they appear. Check back often.
If you are a vendor who has an affiliate program through Avantlink, and you would like your products featured on this blog, let me know!
I am still building out this page, and add new ads and promotions as they appear. Check back often.
