Posts by Brian Duff
Cooper’s Color Code: 5 Levels of Situational Awareness
Cooper’s Color Code gives each level of situational awareness a name so you can check where your attention is and adjust it.
Read MoreOODA Loop: Stay Ahead of Danger
The OODA Loop is a four-step decision cycle: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. It is the creation of Air Force fighter pilot, Colonel John Boyd.
Read MoreEvacuate in 10 Minutes: What Do You Grab First?
People, pets, your staged bag, meds, documents, cash, and clothing. A 10-minute evacuation checklist you can run tonight.
Read MoreHow to Improve Situational Awareness: 7 Skills to Practice
Improve situational awareness by training observation: scan your surroundings, use every sense, read people, and trust your gut.
Read MorePrepping With Joint Custody: Keep Your Kid Safe
Prepping with split custody comes down to reaching your kid — map your routes, ready your vehicle, and plan for your ex too.
Read MoreBushcraft Skills That Matter: Kevin Estela’s Big Three
Bushcraft skills start with shelter, water, and fire. Kevin Estela on the big three, knives, and getting 1% better every day.
Read MoreSHTF Home Defense: A 5-Layer Plan When Help Is Gone
The 5 Ds of SHTF home defense — Deter, Detect, Deny, Delay, Defend — a calm, layered plan for when help isn’t coming.
Read More4th of July Safety Tips: A Practical Guide
4th of July safety tips for crowds, grills, and fireworks: scout exits, pack a kit, plan a sober ride, and treat burns right.
Read MoreThe Food Crisis Has Already Started—Are You Ready?
Four food-supply pressures are converging now. Build a personal buffer—stored staples, local sourcing, and a plan—before it hits.
Read MoreHow To Make A Hurricane Action Plan For Your Family
Secure your family before the storm by establishing clear evacuation triggers and sorting three-day and seven-day supplies.
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