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Communication Items You’ll Want Before TSHTF – Part 1

September 28, 2012 Posted by:thesurvivalmom

by Dan and Sheila of SurvivingSurvivalism.com. I recommend printing out this article to keep as a reference in your Survival Mom binder. Having good radio equipment is important for many reasons. What will you do when there is no Internet? Read More


Communication Items You’ll Want Before TSHTF – Part 2

September 30, 2012 Posted by:thesurvivalmom

Guest post by SurvivingSurvivalism.com. I recommend printing out this article and keeping it for future reference. You can read Part 1 here. Radio Receivers We own a used Grundig Yacht Boy 400 and recommend it highly. These were made in Read More


Communication Items You’ll Want Before TSHTF – Part 3

October 01, 2012 Posted by:thesurvivalmom

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Combat Hard; Another Form of Prepardeness

By Jalapeno Gal77 - Tue Sep 25, 7:00 am

My Combat Hard “Handgun Combative” training experience!
Written by: Jalapeño Gal

Is being able to defend yourself a form of preparedness? I believe 100% that it is. After all, being prepared boils down to one thing, surviving in a difficult time.

I recently had the privilege of learning the first 2 training levels of the Handgun Combative Program at Combat Hard training center. Let me tell ya folks, this is the class that you all want to take!! My husband and I are both getting our concealed weapons permit and felt we should have some sort of training in carrying/using the hand gun. Lets face it, if you’re in a situation where you are being confronted aggressively, then chances are you may not have time to get your gun out before you’re physically attacked. This class teaches you different techniques to defend against an attacker in an effective way to give you time to get your weapon. Ideally though, you should always try to avoid a confrontation. This means being aware of your surroundings at all times. Remind yourself before you get out of your car, or enter a store, to scope the area for anything suspicious. Use your gut feeling! If something tells you that there is something wrong, there usually is.

We previously discussed getting the whole family involved (kids too) in Krav Maga training. This led me to calling around to find out if my children could join us in the lessons. In our area, we quickly learned that children are not typically welcome in Krav Maga training due to some of the graphic nature and the involvement of weapons in the training. Please do not misunderstand me, there are some who do train children in Krav Maga.

This lead to my conversation with Steven Mosley, the Co-Owner and Director of Training at the Combat Hard Training Center. When I called him, it was to ask about Krav Maga lessons, which led to the discussion of firearm safety and weapon defense. He began to tell me about his new Handgun Combative training class and then invited my husband and I to participate in the first two levels. Of course I jumped at the opportunity, who wouldn’t right? (I will get into who wouldn’t a little later on.)

Your probably wondering what Handgun Combative training is. So by Stevens definition, here it is….

“The main goal of the “Handgun Combatives” program is to train any novice and or experienced Martial Arts student, armed citizen, or law enforcement officer the art of fighting with a “Handgun”. This course is specifically designed to assist students with combative skill development and use of the semi-automatic pistol as a personal defense weapon in a structured, interactive, learning environment. Through focused drilling of the basics, students will learn the dynamic concepts of the modern combat handgun, how to fight to get to their firearm and how to “WIN” a deadly force confrontation.” Steven Mosley

Here is what he has to say about what he believes concerning the combination of fighting skills and firearms skills:

“I have always believed that the two disciplines, Fighting and Firearms, should be trained and taught together as one. Violent physical confrontations are up close and personal and, based on my experiences, if you carry a handgun for self-protection, you will most likely have to physically fight before actually deploying your handgun. So after much discussion and debate, the Handgun Combatives program was born. Society is to a point where people NEED help and support. They need a place to go to learn valuable skills. There are so many people out there claiming to be experts so they can make a few dollars off of you, but they do not offer quality training. That is why I do this. I want to offer people quality training and the support they seek to better themselves.”

There has been much controversy over combining the two skills between professional instructors, but in my opinion, it is a MUCH needed skill by all.

He presents you with situations you would not have thought of in your wildest dreams and teaches you how to defend against them in a manner that gives you the added time you need to get to your gun. He also makes you aware of your surroundings, and how to maneuver your body to be out of harms way while your drawing your weapon.

Combat Hard teaches that while Sighted Firearms Training is a skill that is important to learn, so is point shooting and both should be mastered.

According to pointshooting.com, point shooting is:

AIMED Point Shooting or P&S is a simple, fast, and accurate method of shooting. It can be learned with little or no training, and maintained with minimal practice.

P&S is for use at Close Quarters where one’s chance of being shot and/or killed is the greatest. If that’s going to happen, there is an 80% chance that it will happen at less than 21 feet.

P&S can be used: in good light or bad, when there isn’t time to use the sights or you can’t see them clearly, when moving, and against moving targets, even aerials.

The Level 1 course took 8 hours on a Saturday, and the Level 2 course took 8 hours on a Sunday.

Day 1: Orange Band
On the first day, we learned about basic gun handling skills and we used realistic replica guns and tactical holsters to train. All training equipment was supplied.

Some of the things covered on day 1 were;

• Historical Perspective of Handgun Combatives
• Legal Rights and Responsibilities
• Safe Gun Handling and Basic Safety Rules
• The “Warrior” Lifestyle
• Handgun Nomenclature and Firearms Terms
• Selection and Placement of Equipment
• Body Point Position
• The One-Handed Full Extension Position
• The Two-Handed Full Extension Position
• Off-line Movement and Pivot Drills
• Dealing with the Aftermath (legally)
• Recognizing a Threat from the Right Front Waist Band (RFWB) Position
• Deadly Force Reaction Drills

At the end of the day, we were given a test to make sure the information was retained. If you pass the test, you get a certificate and Orange bBand.

Day 2: Blue Band
As with day 1, all equipment was supplied that we trained with. On day 2, we reviewed everything from day one in a timely manner. We discussed the mindset of the attacker as well as body language and the mindset of us as a concealed carry weapon carrier. We also studied the breathing techniques that allow you to be Fast, Strong, and Smart, VS Fast, Strong, and Stupid.

Surprisingly, your breathing has a lot to do with your reactions and the outcome of the situation. Day 2 focused on these things;

• Historical Perspective of Handgun Combatives
• Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Lifestyle
• CCW State Laws and Permit Process
• Safe Gun Handling and Basic Safety Rules
• Overview of Different CCW Carry Methods
• Presentation of Handgun from Concealed Position
• Body Point Position
• The One-Handed Full Extension Position
• The Two-Handed Full Extension Position
• Loading and Reloading the Handgun
• Malfunction Immediate Action Drills
• Extremely Close Quarter Shooting (ECQS) Techniques
• Deadly Force Reaction Drills
• Preparation and Aftermath

On day two, one of the training skills that stuck in my mind the most was the legal aspect of what to do AFTER the confrontation is over to protect yourself from becoming arrested and charged with any number of things involved. As we all know, now-a-days it seems to be, “Guilty until proven innocent” VS “Innocent until proven guilty.”

Knowing the laws and your rights is just as important in protecting yourself as the physical aspect of self-defense.

About Steven Mosley and his life experience to train people in these areas:

Steven Mosley has over 28 years of law enforcement work experience. He currently serves as the Director of Training for the Combat Hard™ Training Center and continues to actively work for the federal government in a Supervisory Law Enforcement capacity.

He has been involved in firearms and defensive tactics instruction for over two decades. Steven is a graduate of some of the top shooting schools in the United States: Thunder Ranch, Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, Offshoots, Rogers Shooting School, Glock, FLETC, FBI and NRA.

He is also certified by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) as a Law Enforcement, Arrest & Control/Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor. Steven is a Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Instructor-Trainer in Defensive Tactics, Tactical CQC, Aircraft Countermeasures, Ground Avoidance & Ground Escape (GAGE) and Spontaneous Knife Defense.

In addition to work-related experience, Steven has over 20 years experience in martial arts and holds a first-degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate, Filipino Kali and is a Senior Instructor under the British Combat Association. Steven is also an Associate Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts & Jun Fan Gung Fu under Guro Dan Inosanto and is a certified instructor in Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga under SGT Major Nir Maman.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Brenau University.

As you can see, he is well-trained at what he does. Steven is located in Georgia, HOWEVER, he does travel to other states to train. He has been to many different states already, so these courses are not out of your reach. I would say it is worth it to give him a call and see when and if he might be in your area. To contact Steven Mosley click here.

Earlier in this article I spoke of the mindset of some of the people I spoke with. I would like to share a brief experience with you. I was recently discussing these classes with a good friend of mine, and suggested to her that she take them. She sort of blew it off and laughingly said to me, “That’s ok, if it comes down to it they can shoot me and take my stuff if they want it that bad.” I thought to myself, “Wow! How can someone be OK with being assaulted and killed over material objects. Don’t they think they are worth it?” That lead me to ask more people about their thoughts on the subject and I was SHOCKED at how many of my friends did not care to learn these skills.

The only thing I could think at that point was, what would happen to your children/family if you were killed? So I leave you with that question and the choice is yours. Do you think that self-defense is a form of being prepared and are you willing to go through the training to protect what is important to you to the best of your ability? Self defense is important and I hope my experience will make you stop and think, and then take action.

Keepin It Spicy,
Jalapeño Gal

To view the combat hard training facility and what it offers please click here.

For Steven Mosley Facebook contact click here: Prepper Hand-To-Hand Combatives and/or Preppers Close Quarter Battle

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How to Extract a Tooth

October 3, 2012 1 Comment

Many of our readers are often surprised that a medical doctor and nurse devote a portion of their writing to dental issues. Few people who are otherwise medically prepared seem to devote much time to dental health. History, however, tells us that problems with teeth take up a significant portion of the medic’s patient load. In the Vietnam War, medical personnel noted that fully half of those who reported to daily sick call came with dental complaints. In a long-term survival situation, you might find yourself as dentist as well as nurse or doctor.

The basis of modern dentistry is to save every tooth if at all possible. In the old days (not biblical times, I mean 50 years ago), the main treatment for a diseased tooth was extraction. If we find ourselves in a collapse situation, that’s how it will be in the future. If you delay extracting a tooth because it “isn’t that bad yet”, it will likely get worse. It could spread to other teeth or cause an infection that could spread to your bloodstream (called “sepsis”) and cause major damage. Like it or not, a survival medic, will eventually find himself or herself in a situation where you have to remove a diseased tooth.

Tooth extraction is not an enjoyable experience as it is, and will be less so in a long-term survival situation with no power and limited supplies. Unlike baby teeth, a permanent tooth is unlikely to be removed simply by wiggling it out with your (gloved) hand or tying a string to it and the nearest doorknob and slamming. Knowledge of the procedure, however, will be important for anyone expecting to be the medical caregiver in the aftermath of a major disaster.

Before we go any further, I have to inform you that I am not a dentist, just an old country doctor. Please note that this is an introductory article, and that tooth extraction can be a complex procedure.

Also note: It is illegal and punishable by law to practice dentistry without a license. The lack of formal training or experience in dentistry may cause complications that are much worse than a bum tooth. If you have access to modern dental care, seek it out.

The anatomy of the tooth is relatively simple for such an important part of our body, and is worth reviewing. The part of the tooth that you see above the gum line is called the “crown”. Below it, you have the “root”. The bony socket that the tooth resides in is called the “alveolus”. Teeth are anchored to the alveolar bone with ligaments, just like you have ligaments holding together your ankle or shoulder.

The tooth is composed of different materials:

Enamel: The hard white external covering of the tooth crown.

Dentin: bony yellowish material under the enamel, and surrounding the pulp.

Pulp: connective tissue with blood vessels and nerves endings in the central portion of the tooth.



To extract a permanent tooth, you will, at the very least, need the following:
A dental extraction forceps (#150A is a good general one for uppers and #151 is reasonable for lowers; they get much more specialized for each type of tooth, however).

A periosteal elevator instrument to loosen the ligaments holding the tooth in place.

Gauze or cotton rolls or squares and a “pickup” forceps or tweezers.

A very cooperative patient or a good local anesthetic.

Proper positioning will help you perform the procedure more easily. For an upper extraction (also called “maxillary extraction”), the patient should be tipped at a 60 degree angle to the floor and the patient’s mouth should be at the level of the medic’s elbow. For a lower extraction, (also called a “mandibular extraction”), the patient should be sitting upright with the level of the mouth lower than the elbow. For right-handed medics, stand to the right of the patient; for left-handers, stand to the left. For uppers and most front lower extractions, it is best to position yourself in front. For lower molars, some prefer to position themselves somewhat behind the patient.

To begin with, you will want to wash your hands and put on gloves, a face mask, and some eye protection. Floss the teeth and give the patient an antibacterial rinse. Keep the area around the tooth as dry as possible, so that you can see what you’re doing.

There will be some bleeding, so have cotton balls or rolled gauze squares available.

These may have to be changed from time to time if you place them between the cheek and gum.

Ligaments surrounding tooth

The teeth are held in place in their sockets by ligaments, which are fibrous connective tissue. These ligaments must be severed to loosen the tooth with an elevator, which looks like a small chisel. Go between the tooth in question and the gum on all sides and apply a small amount of pressure to get down to the root area. This should loosen the tooth and expand the bony socket. Expect some bleeding.

Grasping the tooth with the extraction forceps

Take your extraction forceps and grasp the tooth as far down the root as possible.

This will give you the best chance of removing the tooth in its entirety the first time.

For front teeth (which have 1 root), exert pressure straight downward for uppers and straight upward for lowers, after first loosening the tooth with your elevator. For teeth with more than 1 root, such as molars, a rocking motion will help loosen the tooth further as you extract. Once loose, avoid damage to neighboring teeth by extracting towards the cheek (or lip, for front teeth) rather than towards the tongue. This is best for all but the lower molars that are furthest back.

After the Extraction:

Use your other hand to support the mandible (lower jaw) in the case of lower extractions. If the tooth breaks during extraction (not uncommon), you will have to remove the remaining root. Use your elevator to further loosen the root and help push it outward.

Afterwards, place a folded gauze on the bleeding socket and have the patient bite down. Occasionally, a suture may be required if bleeding is heavy. In a recent Cuban study, veterinary super glue (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) was used in over 100 patients in this circumstance with good success in controlling both bleeding and pain.

Dermabond has been used in some cases in the U.S. for temporary pain relief, but more research is needed.

Place folded gauze post-extraction and bite down to decrease bleeding

Expect some swelling, pain, and even bruising over the next few days. Cold packs will decrease swelling for the first 24-48 hours; afterwards, use warm compresses to help with the inevitable jaw stiffness. Also, consider antibiotics, as infection is a possible complication. Liquids and a diet of soft foods should be given to decrease trauma to the area.



Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine such as Ibuprofen for pain. Some recommend staying away from aspirin, as it may hinder blood clotting in the socket.

The blood clot is your friend, so make sure not to smoke, spit, or even use straws; the pressure effect might dislodge it, which could cause a painful condition called Alveolar Osteitis or “dry socket”. You will see that the clot is gone and may notice a foul odor in the person’s breath. Antibiotics and warm salt water gargles are useful here, and a solution of water with a small amount of Clove oil may serve to decrease the pain. Don’t use too much clove oil, as it could burn the mouth.

A case of Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket)

In a long-term survival situation, difficult decisions will have to be made. If modern dentistry is gone due to a mega-catastrophe, the survival medic will have to take on that role just as he/she may have to take on the role of medical caregiver. Performing dental procedures without training and experience, however, is a bad idea in any other scenario.

Never perform a dental procedure on someone for any reason, if you have modern dental care available to you.

Dr. Bones

Here are some very useful links and references:
Extraction of tooth #30 with cowhorn and elevator - YouTube
(molar extraction)

Simple extraction technique
(slideshow on extraction techniques – important to review)

Mt. Everest Dental Extraction at Base Camp - YouTube

(an extraction performed at Mt. Everest base camp – note positioning of the dentist, use of the opposite hand for support, and improvisations)

Physics Forceps - Dental Forceps - Misch Forceps - Physics Forcep
(guide to extraction forceps and procedures)
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Use of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in oral surgery: biological and clinical evaluation. (Cuban Study)

Pérez M, Fernández I, Márquez D, Bretaña RM.

Source
Clínica Estomatológica Docente de Bauta, Provincia Habana; and Centre of Biomaterials of Havana University, Havana, Cuba.

Abstract
N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate based tissue adhesive, Tisuacryl, was employed as a nonsuture method for closing wounds in oral surgery. One hundred thirty patients were treated with the adhesive and 30 with suture. The surgical procedures were apicectomy, extraction of molars, and mucogingival grafting. The studied product was well tolerated by the tissue and permitted immediate hemostasis and normal healing of incisions. When Tisuacryl was used as dressing material for donor sites and mucosal ulcerations, pain relief was observed.

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