Jim Cobb - Preppers long-term survival guide: food, shelter, security, off-the-grid power and more life-saving strategies for self-sufficient living

PRAISE FOR JIM COBB

Jim Cobb has rapidly established himself as one of the leading authorities in the preparedness and survival field. He has shown time and time again that he knows his stuff and, most importantly, knows how to convey that knowledge to his readers.

Scott B. Williams, author of Bug Out, The Pulse, and The Darkness After

In the disaster-preparedness community, most people just talk the talk. Jim Cobb is one of the few who walks the walk!

Creek Stewart, author of Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag

Ifyoure serious about prepping, you should seek out serious advice. That means seeking out the experts who have no particular political or religious dogma to sell, experts who are laser-focused on what works. Jim Cobb is one such expert.

Mike Mullin, author of Ashfall, Ashen Winter, Darlas Story, and Sunrise

PRAISE FOR PREPPERS HOME DEFENSE

Preppers Home Defense has earned a place on my bookshelf by giving me the information I needed to go home and put in place some security procedures and equipment that made my home more secure the day I read the book.

Stephanie Dayle, American Preppers Network

Jim does a great job in laying out the options and helping the reader wade through all of the available weapons choices. I especially liked his improvised hand spike fashioned from a hubcap removal tool If you like reading about preppingespecially defenseyou will like this book. Its a great compilation of security strategies to help protect your fort and family.

Creek Stewart, author of The Unofficial Hunger Games Wilderness Survival Guide

Two things I especially like about the book are that it is realistic and that I couldnt find any really bad advice I feel Cobb tells readers what they should hear, which is a credit to him.

Charlie Palmer, author of The Prepper Next Door

PRAISE FOR THE PREPPERS COMPLETE BOOK OF DISASTER READINESS

Unlike many of the books in this genre, Jims does not resort to scare tacticsone of my pet peeves. I highly recommend this book. The information is well researched and just might save your life.

Arthur T. Bradley, PhD, author of Preppers Instruction Manual and Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family

Jim Cobb has been a go-to guy on the Internet for a long time, and I think with this volume, hes collected a canon of survival knowledge and training. The chapters on survivalism in fiction and the survival library section are worth it alone.

Sean T. Page, author of The Official Zombie Handbook, War Against the Walking Dead, and Zombie Survival Manual

Text copyright 2014 Jim Cobb. Design and concept 2014 Ulysses Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized duplication in whole or in part or dissemination of this edition by any means (including but not limited to photocopying, electronic devices, digital versions, and the Internet) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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ISBN: 978-1-61243-318-9

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NOTE TO READERS: This book is independently authored and published and no sponsorship or endorsement of this book by, and no affiliation with, any trademarked product mentioned or pictured within is claimed or suggested. All trademarks that appear in the text in this book belong to their respective owners and are used here for informational purposes only. The author and publisher encourage readers to patronize the recommended products mentioned in this book. This book has been written and published strictly for informational purposes, and in no way should be used as a substitute for actual instruction with qualified professionals. The author and publisher are providing you with information in this work so that you can have the knowledge and can choose, at your own risk, to act on that knowledge. The author and publisher also urge all readers to be aware of their health status, to consult local fish and game laws, and to consult health care and outdoor professionals before engaging in any potentially hazardous activity. Any use of the information in this book is made on the readers good judgment. The author and publisher assume no liability for personal injury to the reader or others harmed by the reader, property damage, consequential damage or loss, however caused, from using the information in this book.

For Mom and GrandmaI hope Ive made you both proud.

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With any book, the author him- or herself cannot take sole responsibility for the finished product.

To my wife and soul mate, Tammy, I think youll agree this one was a bit easier, eh? Please know I do recognize and appreciate the sacrifices youve made to allow me to live my dream of being a writer. I love you more today than yesterday, but still not as much as I will tomorrow.

To my boys, Andrew, Michael, and Thomas, you guys are awesome. I dont tell you nearly often enough just how proud I am of each of you. I love you all dearly.

Special thanks to Lisa Bedford for taking the time to contribute the foreword for this book. I truly do appreciate it!

Also special thanks to Sean Neeld for going well above and beyond the call of duty and lending an assist with this project. You da man!

Any writer is only as good as his editors, so Id like to thank Keith Riegert, Alice Riegert, and the team at Ulysses Press for all their hard work and dedication to making this book just as great as it could be.

To Chris Golden, thank you once again for watching my back. My life is made so much less stressful with your guidance and advice.

To Tracy and Michelle, your support and encouragement has been a source of inspiration to me.

Finally, to my readers, thank you for letting me take up some space in your heads. Trust that Ill do everything I can to earn my keep.

In the world of survivalists and preppers, I admit that Im a newcomer. The year 2008 devastated the economy of my community and left my home state of Arizona floundering, with foreclosure signs dotting the suburban landscape. My family was poorly prepared for a future that I quickly realized was insecure and uncertain.

A favorite song from my high school years, The Futures So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades, was replaced by The futures so shaky I gotta stock up on canned goods.

In short order, I jumped into the world of food storage, self-defense, and Berkey water filters. Thats where Ive been ever since as The Survival Mom.