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Missed the other parts? Find them here: Check out Part 1 Part 2 is here. And here’s Part 3 Dear Diary‚ It is me‚ Jessica. O!  M!  G! It is COLD! My cold nose is what woke me up late last night.  I was cold even in my flannel PJs and the extra blankets on the bed.  I dressed in my cold clothes and made my way to the living room and kitchen‚ where the fireplace was‚ to find Mom and Dad not only dressed but with their coats‚ hats‚ and even gloves on. Dad said we must have been hit with a ‘polar vortex’ as he was building up the fire from a decent-sized bed of red glowing coals.   Mom’s country chicken thermometer on the wall between the living room and the kitchen read fifty-two degrees.  It had to be in the forties back in the bedrooms.  The thermometer outside the kitchen window read twelve.  Dad guessed it was even lower with the wind chill‚ single digits‚ maybe even negative.  It was so cold that when Dad and I went out for firewood in the morning‚ my lungs felt like they were on fire when I inhaled.  Diary‚ this might be a bit gross but it felt like my nose hairs froze!   We also got snow.  Hard to say how much with the wind blowing and the drifts‚ but it was had to be at least half a foot‚ maybe even a full foot.  Dad said we were lucky. With the cold temperatures‚ the snow was light and fluffy.  Had it been just above freezing‚ it would have been wet and heavy.  It made for easier walking through the woods‚ but I still got a lot of snow up to my knees.  My winter boots are more stylish with the faux fur around the tops‚ just below my knees. It kept most of the snow out‚ but my feet were numb‚ especially my toes. I wore sweatpants inside of my jeans‚ a tee shirt‚ a long-sleeved shirt‚ a sweatshirt‚ and my winter jacket.  I had a hat and gloves‚ but I was still cold.  The wind seemed to go right through all of my clothing like it was not even there. When Dad and I got back with wood‚ Mom made us mugs of hot tea to help warm us up.  It felt so good.  I propped my feet up close to the fire and sipped my tea.  Mom checked both me and Dad for frostbite‚ and we were fine.  Just cold!  With the fire going well‚ the chicken thermometer read sixty-eight.  It does not sound warm‚ but in front of a good fire‚ I was comfortable in a tee shirt‚ jeans‚ and my fuzzy slippers.   Jack showed up shortly afterward.  He was doing rounds in the neighborhood to make sure everyone was okay.  He wore a military issue ‘arctic’ parka‚ snow pants over his jeans‚ weird-looking mittens with a separate index finger‚ snow boots‚ a winter hat‚ a face-like covering called a ‘Balaclava‚’ yellow-tinted goggles‚ and snowshoes.  He carried a bolt action ‘scout’ rifle rather than his usual one. How he could walk with all that crap and a backpack on is a wonder.  But when he took off his hat‚ gloves‚ Balaclava‚ goggles‚ and parka‚ he was sweating.   I asked him where Samson was.  He said he left him at home in front of a good fire.  With this wind‚ he could not be sure of Samson’s safety.   Jack then reached over to his backpack and pulled out Mom’s laptop.  Dad and I took it over to the HAM guy’s house last week with a day’s worth of firewood in trade for charging the laptop off his solar array.  HAM guy said it was not necessary‚ but Dad insisted.  Fully charged‚ we could watch movies or TV shows off Mom’s hard drive for a few days if she dimmed the screen a little.  Jack took the hot tea Mom offered and said that Joanne seemed to be in the clear and fully recovered.  I was very happy to hear that.  She is so sweet and is such a good gardener.  Between her and Mom‚ we had all kinds of veggies to eat. HAM guy’s weather station confirmed Mom’s outdoor thermometer of twelve degrees last night.  The wind chill was a negative ten.   Jack said Rae is of the opinion that the neighborhood school would not be up and running till late spring or early summer.  Dad was the lead supervisor on the floor of the factory before he got promoted to management.  As an engineer‚ he would be teaching a basic engineering class and maybe an advanced one if there was enough interest.  Mom‚ with her background in IT‚ would teach a math class.  She was very excited about it.  Rae found others willing to teach science‚ biology‚ and history.  Several volunteered for coaching sports‚ the drama club‚ the chess club‚ and Jack would be teaching card games.  Jack said when he was in the Marines‚ nothing was more dangerous than a bored Marine.  Someone always had a deck of cards‚ from above the Arctic Circle to the battlefield in the desert.  It also teaches some math and critical thinking skills.  He then pulled out a deck of cards and asked if anyone was interested in a game with a sly grin. While we played rummy‚ Jack told us that the HAM guy’s batteries were low due to the cold and the lack of direct sunshine for the past few days.  He was only able to come up at the noon ‘group’ meetings.  He noted a number of other ‘regulars’ were not up to include the city HAM guy.  Our HAM guy was concerned but thought it had more to do with the cold and cloud cover.   The HAM guy did talk to another HAM guy further North.  His weather station reported negative 20  without the windchill.  He‚ his wife‚ and their three dogs closed themselves off in the kitchen with a wood stove from the rest of the house to keep warm.  They slept on the floor with a few comforters as ground cloth‚ sleeping bags and a few more heavy blankets.  The dogs helped them stay warm. After a few games‚ Jack headed out for home to check on Samson and make his own dinner.  By some unspoken word‚ if someone had more than they could use‚ a chicken‚ rabbit‚ or even a deer‚ people would offer up the excess to their neighbors.  Without refrigeration‚ it would just go to waste.  Between that and the canning of garden produce and even the canning of meat‚ plus the drying and curing of meat‚ we were not going hungry.  Rae did make the observation that while my parents had lost no small amount of weight‚ they made sure I was getting plenty of protein at their expense.  Diary‚ I have to admit I feel guilty about what my own parents are willing to sacrifice for my physical health.  It never occurred to me until Rae pointed it out.  I am trying to make up for it by doing more and not complaining about anything they ask of me. Dear Diary‚ We had a slumber party! Rae’s house has a fireplace‚ but it is much smaller than ours.  The men who were in construction in the 50s and 60s were either of the Great Depression era or their parents were.  They had nearly an obsession with every home having a fireplace.  Whoever built our home made a large fireplace with an extended hearth floor three feet into the living room.  This helped in keeping the living room and kitchen very warm.  Dad has an idea he has been ‘rolling’ around in his head about how to make a steel insert to make the fire more efficient and maybe even cook on it if he can find the right materials and some welding equipment.  He might even be able to do it with brute strength and the application of ‘leverage‚’ or so he says.   So‚ Rae‚ Kathy‚ Joan‚ and Allison brought sleeping bags or bed rolls to our home to keep warm and have a good time! Kathy had traded some of her pharmaceutical skills for bread flour.  Mom had dried yeast‚ and there were green onions she was growing in the kitchen window.  They made green onion biscuits to go with the roasted venison chuck roast Jack left‚ carrots‚ rutabagas‚ and onion gravy.  We had canned green bean casserole with fried onions on the side.   For fun‚ we sang karaoke from Mom’s laptop‚ danced‚ and even did bad line dancing.  The best was to ‘I Will Survive!’  We sang and danced to it twice!  It was so much fun!  Dad watched on‚ smiling in amusement‚ made some reference to a football movie from 2000‚ and passed whenever us girls asked him to dance.  He kept the fire going. As it grew late‚ we all got into our sleeping bags or bed rolls and began chatting about life prior to when the power went out. Rae owned a small business accounting firm.  Only about a dozen people‚ but it was as she put it‚ “Honey‚ we owned the farm proper.” Diary‚ I have no idea what that means‚ but I believe her! Kathy took such an interest in chemistry in high school that she was determined to become a pharmacologist.  She became the head pharmacologist at the hospital despite being so young.   Joan had the voice of an angel.  She was in school to become a choir teacher when the power went out. Allison‚ I was surprised to find out she was actually a year younger than me.  All she said was that life was good before the power went out‚ and she missed her family.  We all left it at that.  After a long‚ uncomfortable pause‚ Rae declared she missed ice cream the most.  We all burst out laughing and then talked about things we missed till we all fell silent one by one and drifted off to sleep. Diary‚ the next morning was almost but not quite as much fun as the previous night. With everyone sleeping in the living room and a good fire‚ we all slept great.   I woke up to see Dad stoking the coals and adding a few logs to the fire.  Mom was in the kitchen boiling water for the French press of coffee or tea.  She even pulled out a one-pound bag of sugar.   Using the last of the previous night’s dinner‚ Mom and Rae made up a short crust‚ egg‚ and venison roast quiche in a twelve-inch cast iron pan‚ with the leftover onion gravy on the side.  It was so good! While we were digging into our breakfast‚ we joked and teased each other‚ laughing all the while. And Diary‚ I think I like coffee now. Dear Diary‚ it’s me‚ Jessica. I am numb. Not cold numb. Emotionally numb.   I shot a man today. I killed him.   I had to.   He was beating Daddy. As quickly as the ‘polar vortex’ came‚ it went. It is sunny out‚ still cold but not ‘polar vortex’ cold.  It actually felt warm compared to the previous two days. After Dad and I brought in firewood‚ we went over to the Miller’s.  When Dad tried to apologize for not showing up for two days‚ Mr. Miller interrupted Dad and said not to worry.  Traveling in that kind of weather was dangerous.  The smart thing was to stay put and stay warm.  The Millers did only what was necessary themselves‚ feeding and watering the livestock‚ and stayed in the house in front of their cast iron wood stove in the kitchen to keep warm.   Mr. Miller had an idea but needed Dad’s engineering knowledge and they went into the house to talk.  I went over to the one barn where Billy‚ Olive‚ and Daisy were moving hay bales‚ set my rifle up against the barn door‚ put on a pair of working gloves‚ and jumped into the chore. After lunch and what work Mr. Miller had for us‚ he paid us with a freshly slaughtered chicken and a five-pound bag of flour. Dad and I were walking home when a man hiding in the overgrowth next to the road leaped up and swung a club at Daddy.  Daddy tried to dodge but he got a glancing blow to the head and went down.  Daddy raised his arms to protect his head‚ so the man kicked Daddy in the side a few times.  He then raised the club to strike Daddy when I squeezed the trigger.  I did not even know I had unslung my rifle‚ shouldered it‚ and aimed.  I did it all without thinking.  It was not till I felt the recoil and saw the man crumple to the ground that I realized what I had done. We were just outside the neighborhood when it happened.  After the shot‚ a few of our neighbors showed up with their firearms. Rae was one of them.  She pulled out an orange whistle‚ turned toward the neighborhood and blew it three times‚ paused‚ then did it again while the others tended to Daddy.  Rae took me aside.  She squeezed my shoulder‚ almost hard‚ and told me what I did was ‘okay.’  She said if I did not do what I did‚ Daddy might be dead right now.   Jack showed up a few minutes later.  Jack ordered a ‘sweep’ of the area.  I get it.  I saved Daddy.   But I keep seeing the man with the club raised‚ the sound of the shot‚ and feeling the recoil of the rifle as the bullet hit him just below his armpit.  Him‚ dropping to the ground.  Never to get up again.   Jack showed up at our home later in the evening to check on us.  Daddy had no signs of a concussion‚ though he had a heck of a bump on the head. He did have some bruised ribs and would have to take it easy for the next few days.  They had found where the man had made a small campsite.  Based on what they found and the condition of him‚ Jack assumed he was not quite ‘right’ in the head.   Jack took me aside from Mom and Dad‚ and told me that I did the ‘right’ thing.   I saved Daddy. About 1stMarineJarHead 1stMarineJarHead is not only a former Marine‚ but also a former EMT-B‚ Wilderness EMT (courtesy of NOLS)‚ and volunteer firefighter. He currently resides in the great white (i.e. snowy) Northeast with his wife and dogs. He raises chickens‚ rabbits‚ goats‚ occasionally hogs‚ cows and sometimes ducks. He grows various veggies and has a weird fondness for rutabagas. He enjoys reading‚ writing‚ cooking from scratch‚ making charcuterie‚ target shooting‚ and is currently expanding his woodworking skills. The post Dear Diary‚ It’s Me‚ Jessica: Part 4 appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence‚ the idea of AI-driven conflict has transitioned from science fiction to a tangible reality. A recent study titled “Escalation Risks from Language Models in Military and Diplomatic Decision-Making” takes a close look at AI in warfare and the potential for a radical shift in how conflicts are waged. From autonomous drones to AI strategy simulations‚ we stand on the brink of a new era. But what does this mean for global security‚ ethical governance‚ and the future of humanity? The implications of artificial intelligence in warfare are profound and far-reaching‚ affecting everything from military strategy to international law and ethics. As AI technology continues to advance‚ the potential for its application in military operations raises both opportunities and concerns. Here are some of the key subjects the study brings to light: AI Warfare The ethical considerations surrounding AI in warfare delve into profound moral dilemmas and responsibilities. As we introduce autonomous systems capable of making lethal decisions‚ the traditional tenets of warfare‚ including human judgment and accountability‚ come into question. One central ethical issue is the delegation of life-and-death decisions to machines. This raises significant concerns about the reliability of AI systems in distinguishing combatants from non-combatants‚ adhering to international humanitarian laws‚ and ensuring decisions are made within ethical frameworks. The potential for AI to act on flawed data or algorithms poses a risk of unintended civilian casualties or escalatory actions that could spiral conflicts out of control. Accountability in the use of AI-driven weaponry is paramount. In scenarios where autonomous systems fail or make bad decisions leading to unlawful acts‚ determining responsibility becomes complex. This challenges existing legal and ethical frameworks‚ necessitating new guidelines that address the unique characteristics of AI in combat roles. Another ethical concern is the risk of an arms race in AI military technologies‚ leading to increased militarization and potentially destabilizing global security. The rapid development and deployment of AI systems without international agreements could exacerbate tensions and lead to conflicts that might have been avoidable. Using AI in warfare could desensitize decision-makers to the human costs of war. Remote operations and the impersonal nature of AI-driven decisions might lower the perceived threshold for engaging in conflict‚ potentially leading to more frequent and less justified wars. Addressing these ethical considerations requires a concerted effort from the global community to establish norms‚ regulations‚ and oversight mechanisms. This includes ensuring transparency in AI development‚ implementing rigorous testing standards to verify compliance with international law‚ and fostering international collaboration to prevent an AI arms race. The goal is to harness the benefits of AI in enhancing national defense capabilities while safeguarding human dignity‚ accountability‚ and global security. Strategic Implications Technological advancements in AI offer the potential to enhance decision-making‚ reconnaissance‚ and efficiency in warfare. AI-driven simulations‚ such as those explored in studies on AI behavior in simulated wargames‚ highlight the capability of AI to strategize and react to complex scenarios with a speed and depth beyond human capability. However‚ this also introduces the risk of an arms race in AI technology‚ with states competing to develop increasingly advanced military AI systems. Advancements in AI technology are reshaping military strategies and capabilities‚ leading to the development of autonomous systems and sophisticated simulation tools for warfare planning. This technological evolution prompts a global arms race in AI military applications‚ heightening geopolitical tensions. Automating combat operations reduces human casualties in immediate terms but raises concerns about lowering the threshold for initiating conflict. Ensuring ethical deployment and establishing international norms for AI in military use are critical to mitigating these strategic implications and maintaining global stability. The use of AI in warfare could signify a shift in the nature of conflict‚ potentially leading to wars that are more strategic yet impersonal‚ with an increased emphasis on cyber warfare and remote operations. This shift raises questions about the future of warfare‚ including the potential for AI to make war more likely due to lower human costs‚ and the implications for global security and stability. Navigating the Future The international community faces the challenge of regulating AI in warfare to ensure ethical use and prevent escalation. This includes establishing international norms and agreements on the development‚ deployment‚ and use of military AI‚ as well as mechanisms for accountability and oversight. As we venture into this new era of AI warfare‚ the need for ethical consideration‚ international cooperation‚ and robust regulatory frameworks has never been more critical. The potential of AI to transform warfare presents both opportunities for enhanced security and significant risks that must be managed with foresight and responsibility. The future of AI in warfare is not predetermined‚ it will be shaped by the decisions of today‚ requiring a balanced approach that considers both the technological potential and the ethical imperatives. If you want to read the research paper yourself‚ you can find it here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.03408 Read More Subscribe to Recoil Offgrid's free newsletter for more content like this. Artificial Intelligence: Potential Threats and Benefits Infographic: The Growing Influence of Artificial Intelligence Book Review: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat What If: You're Targeted By A Deepfake Cyberattack? The post The Dawn of AI Warfare: Scientists Explore The Implications appeared first on RECOIL OFFGRID.

Whether you find yourself in a survival situation or you’re simply intrigued by the art of lock picking‚ having the right tools can make all the difference. In this review‚ we delve into the world of lock pick sets specifically designed for survival scenarios. From versatile kits to fast and easy bump keys‚ we’ve researched and tested the best lock pick sets available to help you navigate locks and secure entry when traditional methods are not an option. There are many brands and types to pick from. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best lock pick sets‚ put them to the test with a focus on survival‚ and now the results are in: the overall best‚ a beginner option‚ and the best bump key. If you want to be able to get through any lock in an emergency‚ one of our picks will unlock your potential. Contents (Jump to a Section) The Best Lock Pick Set Beginner Lock Pick Set Best Bump Keys Everything We Recommend The Lock Pick Sets We Compared What to Look For Are Lock Picks Illegal in the US? Who Needs a Lock Pick Set? The Best Lock Pick Set Multipick ELITE Quality‚ Reliable‚ and Effective Paired with some lockpicking skills‚ this top-quality set can get through a wide range of locks quickly and quietly. $75* at Zero Day Gear *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. Designed in 2020 by Christina Palmer‚ this high-quality spring steel set is the pinnacle of lock pick sets. It focuses on quality‚ bringing 0.6mm picks with award-winning profiles‚ and includes zero fluff. Palmer outfitted this set with tools that will help you tackle the statistically most likely locks you’ll encounter. Leveraging science‚ statistics‚ and physics is always a win in our books. Here is how the kit measures up and what it includes: Curved pick Diamond pick 3 hooks 2 wave rakes 6 tension wrenches With a great price and top-notch quality- it’s easy to see why the Multipick ELITE Lock Pick Set is the best. Beginner Lock Pick Set Beginner Lock Pick Set Inexpensive‚ Hands-On‚ and Effective All the tools you need to learn the craft‚ plus an effective picking set once you’ve put in the work. $34* at Zero Day Gear *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. The clear lock is one of the easiest ways to learn how locks work. This beginner set includes one‚ plus several picks and tension rods to get you going. You can’t beat the price of learning such a valuable skill‚ and it also makes for a great gift. Here is how this beginner kit measures up: 17-piece pick set Clear practice padlock Credit card pick set 3-piece tension set If you are looking for a cheap solution to learn the trade‚ this Beginner Lock Pick Set is what you need. Best Bump Keys Basic Bump Key Set Fast‚ Easy‚ and Effective Bump through plenty of common household locks and padlocks with a fast and easy-to-use bump key. $17* at Zero Day Gear *Each price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. Precision-cut bump keys work fast to get through the most common doors. The most common residential keys are included: Kwikset KW1 House Key Schlage SC1 House Key Master Padlock M1 They are cut to precision and tested so you can be sure they’ll work out of the box without having to try them on the specific model yourself. Insert the bump key‚ put some torque on the cylinder‚ and give it a solid tap with a solid object (like a bump hammer). If you are looking for a quick and easy-to-use solution‚ get a Bump Key Set for your survival kit. Everything We Recommend Multipick ELITE Paired with some lockpicking skills‚ this top-quality set can get through a wide range of locks quickly and quietly. Where to Buy $75* at Zero Day Gear *at time of reviewing Beginner Lock Pick Set All the tools you need to learn the craft‚ plus an effective picking set once you’ve put in the work. Where to Buy $34* at Zero Day Gear *at time of reviewing Basic Bump Key Set Bump through plenty of common household locks and padlocks with a fast and easy-to-use bump key. Where to Buy $17* at Zero Day Gear *at time of reviewing The Lock Pick Sets We Compared Our research narrowed the field down to several types of lock picks and bump keys that we compared: Peterson‚ Sparrows‚ Southord‚ Multipick‚ HPC‚ Pro-Lok‚ and more. You can see our full list of review criteria below in the What to Look For section‚ with an explanation for each. We considered a wide range of hand tools to get through doors quietly and skillfully. There are plenty of cheap options of out China that are subpar quality and too unreliable for survival and emergencies. We’re always looking for new and better gear‚ so if you have a lock pick set that you swear by‚ let us know in the comments. We review most of our tested gear annually so we can try to get it in the next roundup round and see if it will beat out our top picks. What to Look For The best lock pick set for survival has several important features to look for: Value Tools Included Grip &; Feel Size &; Weight Quality When you get the right blend of these‚ you can find a set that you can rely on for a wide range of situations- ranging from accessing your bug out location to just getting into your car if you left the keys inside- and everything in between. Below‚ we break down what each of these features means for the survival-oriented lock pick sets that truly set themselves apart. Value: Cost vs. Benefit The amount of money you spend on something like a lock pick set shouldn’t blow out your entire budget. If you are getting one for a survival kit rather than regular use‚ it may not make sense to spend much on an expensive kit just to use it infrequently. You never want to spend too much money on one thing when it comes to tools. It’s better to diversify your survival gear to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios. Tools Included One of the main considerations for a lock pick set is the tools that the set includes. The basics of a hook‚ rake‚ and tension wrench (or a bump key) can get you started‚ but having a variety of tools for specific locks can make picking much easier. Grip &; Feel Quality picks won’t be difficult to hold and manipulate. The integrated handles have good grip crosshatching so you don’t drop picks constantly. They also are rigid and transfer movement through the pick‚ so you can know when pins catch. Size &; Weight For survival‚ locksmith guns and larger kits don’t make much sense unless they are at home. These are usually too bulky and heavy to include in survival kits since there are higher priorities for versatile tools. Quality You can infer a lot about the quality of a pick by the steel type and attention to detail a manufacturer shows. Picks are usually very rigid and use high-hardness steel‚ but that can make inferior picks brittle. Are Lock Picks Illegal in the US? Lock picks can make law enforcement weary‚ so it’s best to know your local laws and regulations. The good news is that lock picks and bump keys are legal in the US- no federal law prohibits you from buying or owning them. States‚ however‚ have specific and sometimes confusing laws: Ohio: Illegal to own lock picks or bump keys unless you can prove noncriminal intent (locksmith license). Nevada: Illegal to own lock picks or bump keys unless you can prove noncriminal intent (locksmith license). Virginia: Illegal to own lock picks or bump keys unless you can prove noncriminal intent (locksmith license). Illinois: Bump keys are illegal to own. Kansas: Lock-picking devices are legal‚ but you will be fingerprinted if you are arrested with them on you. Mississippi: Concealed picks and bump keys are considered intent to commit a crime. Tennessee: You cannot use lock picks without a locksmith license. With lock picks and bump keys considered ‘burglary tools’ in most states‚ you’ll need to be careful about where you take them outside of your home even beyond the states listed above. Who Needs a Lock Pick Set? Lock pick sets aren’t necessary for survival kits‚ but they can help you learn an extremely versatile skill for everyday use or SHTF scenarios. In survival situations‚ you can break down doors as well‚ which can be quicker if you are skilled with an axe or prybar. This is why we suggest you just consider lock pick sets for: INCH Bag Bug Out Bag Get Home Bag SCARE Kit Bug Out Vehicle Everyday Carry Lock picking has been a recreational hobby for centuries‚ so the finesse required to master the skill has been recognized for a long time. How We Review Products: We research thoroughly before selecting the best products to review. We consult experts in the field for a better understanding of what makes the gear great. Hours on end are spent field testing gear in stressful conditions. We assign performance criteria and impartially rate each tested item. After our review process‚ some of the items reviewed end up in our giveaways. Sources and References All of our experience and the testing we do to determine the best lock pick kit are useless without listing our research sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our hands-on testing and practical survival experience: Churchill‚ D. (2015). The Spectacle of Security: Lock-Picking Competitions and the Security Industry in Mid-Victorian Britain. History Workshop Journal. Volume 80. Issue 1. Pages 52-74. (Source) Clark‚ P. (2014). Do Statutes Criminalizing Possession of Burglary Tools Reduce Crime? Cap. UL Rev. Volume 42. Page 803. (Source) Mercan‚ B. (2022). New patterns in residential burglary: The method of deadbolt lock picking. European Journal of Criminology. (Source) The Final Word A good lock pick set can help you get through barriers and can help keep you safe in emergencies and disasters. It’s also a good skill to learn so you can test your own security to understand vulnerabilities. Here are a few other guides and reviews our subscribers have found helpful: Best Survival Axe | Top Hatchets Reviewed The Best Door Reinforcement Kit for Home Security INCH Bag Guide‚ Gear List‚ and Checklist We presented quite a lot of information‚ but as always: if you have any questions let us know and we would be happy to help. Our research and testing found the Multipick ELITE Lockpicking Set to be the best option given its value‚ included tools‚ grip/feel‚ size/weight‚ and quality. Keep exploring‚ stay prepared‚ and be safe. You’ve Been Missing Out Join the 2+ million preppers that rely on our prepping advice by subscribing to TruePrepper. Practical guides and tips Useful survival giveaways Free‚ forever <; 0.4% of people unsubscribe Thanks for subscribing‚ reading‚ and welcome to the club.             The post Best Lock Pick Sets for Survival appeared first on TruePrepper.