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How To Stay Alive During a Riot in Nevada

On By The.Daily.ChristianIn Las Vegas Survivalist, Nevada, Nevada preppers, Riots in Las VegasLeave a comment

There’s an old saying I live by: “When chaos erupts, the prepared don’t panic.” I’m not just a survivalist—I’m someone who has spent decades training, drilling, and building the tools necessary to outlast disaster. If you find yourself in Nevada during a riot—be it sparked by political unrest, resource scarcity, or civil disorder—your ability to stay alive will depend on how fast you think, how well you move, and how seriously you’ve prepared. Let’s talk brass tacks. I’ll share eight must-know self-defense skills and three DIY survival weapon hacks that could save your life when society turns savage.

Understand the Environment

Nevada is a diverse landscape. Riots in Las Vegas are different from disturbances in Reno or Carson City. Urban areas bring dense crowds, narrow alleys, and concrete traps. In more rural regions, you might have more space—but fewer resources and longer emergency response times.

During a riot, law enforcement is often overwhelmed, distracted, or ordered to stand down. That means you are your own first responder. Your mindset, your preparedness, and your skillset will determine whether you make it through or become another statistic.

8 Self-Defense Skills Every Prepper Should Master

These are not abstract martial arts moves. These are battlefield-tested skills. Learn them, practice them, and teach them to your family.

1. Situational Awareness (SA)
This is your first line of defense. You must learn to read a crowd, spot anomalies, and anticipate violence before it starts. Train your brain to scan exits, identify chokepoints, and watch hands (not eyes). The guy who spots the threat five seconds earlier wins the encounter.

2. De-escalation Tactics
Sometimes the smartest thing to do is avoid a fight. Learn calm, assertive language and body positioning. Keep your hands visible, speak slowly, and avoid aggressive eye contact. Blend in or appear harmless until you’re ready to break away.

3. Escape & Evasion
You need to know how to move undetected. Learn to move quietly, use cover and concealment, and understand the urban terrain. Practice going over fences, moving through alleys, or crawling under debris. Your legs are your best weapons—use them to run smart, not just fast.

4. Basic Hand-to-Hand Combat
Focus on real-world application: palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee kicks, and eye gouges. No flashy kicks—just dirty, effective moves. Train in Krav Maga or Systema if you’re looking for combat-efficient styles.

5. Knife Defense and Use
In a riot, weapons are common. You must know how to disarm, redirect, or use a knife if your life depends on it. Practice with rubber knives and get used to rapid close-quarter drills. Also, know how to safely conceal and draw a blade.

6. Improvised Weapon Use
Anything can be a weapon. A pen, belt, broken bottle, or car antenna. Learn how to spot and adapt everyday items to your defense. Practice using them at home. Muscle memory is everything under stress.

7. Crowd Navigation
Getting caught in a mob can kill you. Learn how to “swim” through crowds diagonally rather than head-on. Don’t resist the flow—move with it while subtly navigating toward an exit. Use people as cover if necessary.

8. Tactical First Aid
If you’re bleeding out, no self-defense skill matters. Learn how to use a tourniquet, pack a wound, and treat blunt trauma. Carry a compact IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) with you at all times.

3 DIY Survival Weapons You Can Build in Minutes

I’m not saying you should walk around armed like Mad Max. But when riots break out, you need something between your fists and a firearm. These three DIY weapons are fast to make, brutal in effect, and legal in many areas if used as “tools.”

1. Slap Sap (Improvised Impact Weapon)

  • Materials: Sock + handful of quarters, rocks, or nuts/bolts
  • How-To: Drop the heavy items into the toe of a sock. Tie it off.
  • Use: Swing it fast and low. Aim for knees, thighs, or temples.
  • This is a modern take on the blackjack. Easy to conceal. Devastating.

2. PVC Pipe Spear

  • Materials: PVC pipe (3–4 ft), duct tape, fixed-blade knife
  • How-To: Tape the knife securely to one end. Reinforce with paracord.
  • Use: Great for defense in confined areas or deterrence against aggressors.
  • Not a weapon for active combat—but incredible for holding ground or intimidation.

3. Tactical Torch (Blinding Tool + Striker)

  • Materials: Flashlight with crenellated bezel (think tactical LED)
  • Bonus: Wrap with paracord for grip, coat bezel edges with superglue and salt for extra abrasiveness
  • Use: Blind an attacker, then strike. Keep it in your car, backpack, or belt at all times.

Nevada-Specific Considerations

Nevada is open-carry friendly, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get away with pulling a firearm during civil unrest without consequences. If you do carry, train legally and tactically. Know your state’s self-defense laws cold.

Also: riots affect supply chains. Las Vegas gets food via trucks—if I-15 or US-95 shuts down, panic hits fast. Always keep 72 hours of water, food, and medical supplies in your go-bag.

5 Extra Tips That Could Save Your Life

1. Keep your head on a swivel – Riots are chaotic and unpredictable. Don’t fixate—scan constantly.
2. Wear neutral clothing – No team colors, political slogans, or loud prints. Blend in.
3. Have a safe rally point – Choose a pre-decided place to regroup with family or friends.
4. Learn to drive under duress – That means fast turnarounds, off-road escape, and ramming through light debris.
5. Carry cash and burner phone – ATMs go down. Comms get shut off. Always have a backup.

Final Word

In Nevada—or anywhere—when riots break out, the question isn’t “What will the government do?” It’s “What will you do in the first 10 seconds?” That’s where lives are lost—or saved.

Train now. Prepare now. Because when the mob is coming, it’s too late to Google how to survive.

How To Stay Safe and Not Die During a Riot in Arizona

On By The.Daily.ChristianIn Arizona, Arizona Riots, Arizona roads, ARIZONA SURVIVAL PREPPERLeave a comment

Let me level with you—if you’re living in or traveling through Arizona and the streets erupt into chaos, your survival depends on how well-prepared you are and what you know how to do under stress. Riots aren’t just crowds and chants. They can turn violent, fast. It only takes one spark—one broken window, one thrown rock—for things to spiral.

I’ve trained in multiple survival disciplines, from urban escape tactics to hand-to-hand combat, and I’ve seen what happens when people freeze. If you’re reading this, you already know instinct and information can mean the difference between getting home safe and getting carried away on a stretcher—or worse.

Understand the Threat

In Arizona, you have to factor in more than just the human element. Heat, dehydration, and distance between safe zones can complicate everything. If a riot breaks out in Phoenix, Tucson, or even Flagstaff, you’re looking at blocked roads, limited law enforcement, and a population on edge. Cell service might crash. Water may be scarce. Stores will close. That’s your setting. Now let’s get to what matters—staying alive.

8 Self-Defense Skills That Could Save Your Life

1. Situational Awareness

This is your first weapon. Know your exits. Watch people’s hands, not their mouths. Scan for objects being thrown, vehicles approaching, or mobs changing direction. You want to read a situation five steps ahead before it turns hostile.

2. Verbal De-escalation

Before fists fly, words can buy you time or a safe retreat. Learn how to lower your tone, control your breathing, and not appear aggressive or confrontational. Most people just want to vent, not fight—unless you give them a reason.

3. Palm Heel Strike

Forget Hollywood punches. A palm heel strike to the chin or nose can disorient an attacker instantly. Aim upward, push through the target, and get moving. You want space, not a brawl.

4. Escape from Grabs

If someone grabs your wrist, don’t yank. Rotate your arm toward the attacker’s thumb (weakest part of the grip) and pull free. Then move—don’t try to “win” a street fight.

5. Improvised Weapon Use

A pen, flashlight, or belt can become a defensive tool. Know how to use everyday items for leverage, distraction, or deterrence. A heavy-duty flashlight to the collarbone? That drops anyone.

6. Ground Defense

If you’re taken to the ground, stay calm. Use your legs to create distance—what we call “kicking range.” Protect your head and get to your feet fast. Never let someone pin you during a riot. You’re vulnerable to trampling, looting, and worse.

7. Multiple Attacker Strategy

Don’t try to fight off a group. Prioritize movement. Use obstacles like cars, fences, or trash cans to create bottlenecks. Focus on evasion, not dominance.

8. Weapon Retention (and Use)

If you’re carrying a legal concealed weapon—know how to keep it. If it’s exposed, it becomes a target. Know your state laws, and if you’re forced to use it, make sure it’s a last resort. Understand where to aim, and always assume witnesses are filming.

3 DIY Survival Weapons You Can Build Fast

1. PVC Pipe Baton

What you need:

  • 1.25-inch PVC pipe (2 feet long)
  • Sand or gravel (for weight)
  • Duct tape or paracord (for grip)

Fill the pipe with sand, cap both ends, and wrap the handle with grip tape. This can’t be legally classified as a weapon in most areas—but it’s solid enough to break glass or defend against an attacker.

2. Sling Shot with Surgical Tubing

What you need:

  • Y-shaped tree branch or pre-cut handle
  • Surgical tubing (from medical or hardware store)
  • Leather patch (cut from old glove)

This gives you range defense. You can launch rocks, steel bearings, or marbles. It’s silent, and if you know how to aim, it can stop someone at 20 feet—hard.

3. Tactical Spear (Hiking Staff Mod)

What you need:

  • Hardwood staff or aluminum hiking pole
  • Duct tape
  • Fixed blade knife (full tang preferred)

Secure the knife at one end with duct tape and paracord. You now have a spear for distance defense, animal deterrent, or window breaking. It doubles as a walking stick.

Urban Survival Mindset

Here’s the thing people forget: a riot isn’t a movie. It’s loud, confusing, and people lose their minds when they feel anonymous. Your best defense is to avoid the fight altogether. But if you can’t, move with confidence. Confidence is disarming.

Dress down—no flashy gear or brands. Wear neutral colors. Tactical gear attracts attention in crowds. Go gray man. That means blending in while being fully prepared to respond.

Carry a get-home bag. Keep:

  • Water (1 liter minimum)
  • Multi-tool
  • Flashlight
  • Spare cash
  • Portable charger
  • Copies of ID and emergency numbers

Always let someone know where you’re going. Plan routes with backup exits. Use alleys, fire escapes, and rooftops if necessary.

Arizona-Specific Tips

Heat is a weapon. You need hydration, even in the winter. Don’t underestimate how fast you can dehydrate during physical exertion in 90+ degree weather.

Terrain awareness is key. Arizona has wide-open roads and large urban sprawl. If riots shut down interstates or key highways (I-10, I-17), you’re walking a long way.

Law enforcement response will vary. Arizona cities have tactical response teams, but they may not prioritize you. In chaos, you’re on your own.

Watch for flashpoints. Areas near government buildings, universities, or police departments are usually the first to blow. Avoid them at all costs.

Final Advice

You don’t need to be a black belt. You don’t need a bug-out bunker. You just need to know what to do, and have the guts to do it when the time comes.

Keep your eyes open. Move smart. Fight only when you have to—and if you fight, finish it fast and get out.

Survival isn’t about macho. It’s about staying quiet, staying sharp, and staying alive.