In this issue

In light of recent events involving mass shootings, Our Fall issue of BugOut MAG! focuses on ways to stay alive when dealing with an active shooter. You will also find informative articles on indoor gardening, canning and pickling food for storage, powering your home independent of the energy companies, and dealing with deer (both in hunting them for food and in avoiding them while driving).
You will also find great product reviews, and a nationwide listing of upcoming preparedness expos. It's all inside!

Snakebit!

North America has its fair share of venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes, coral snakes and copperheads. According to a The U.S. Food and Drug Administration report, an estimated 8000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year. Roughly .2% of these people will die from these bites. The rest have to deal with the unpleasant effects the snakebites, which may include infections and amputations.

5 mins

Survive an Active Shooter

Active shooter situations are becoming more frequent. An “active shooter” is someone who initiates a shooting, and either remains at the scene or in motion shooting multiple rounds at multiple victims.

5 mins

Take Control of Your Power

Are you one of the many people with a desire to cut the utility cord and go off grid? If you have ever dreamed about the possibility of using electricity that you generate on your own and telling your power company to take a hike, it is easier than ever. This article will outline the steps you can take to get closer to achieving that dream.

5 mins

Hygiene in Emergencies

Whether a storm hits your home, a vacation goes awry, or you fall on hard financial times, there are some items you absolutely cannot do without. It is important to consider personal hygiene as much as good nutrition and first aid care. 

4 mins

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BugOut MAG! Magazine Description:

BugOut MAG! is a print magazine and website packed with all kinds of useful information on emergency preparedness, outdoors, practical skills, DIY, and self defense.

BugOut MAG! offers practical information and resources for all aspects of emergency preparedness, accessible to a wide range of preparation levels. BugOut MAG! puts special emphasis on the day-to-day emergencies, self defense, and skills that you can learn to better handle unexpected challenges you might face in life. Whether you are an experienced prepper or you have just been introduced to the world of preparedness, BugOut MAG! is for you!