Going to watch 'Doomsday Preppers'? Now read this to get some real information!

On February 7th National Geographic debuts their new TV series about survival preppers. 'Doomsday Preppers' may raise awareness about survival preparedness; I just hope the show doesn't take a 'Hoarders' approach and just show the most extreme cases. I decided to repost a Zombie Splatter article and podcast from April 2011 below in honor or the show.

Click HERE for my original post.

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Have you ever wondered why you should start prepping or tried to convince someone else that they should consider a preppers lifestyle? Listen to the attached podcast and let the great Jack Spirko explain. Also, check out The Survival Podcast by clicking HERE. Here at Zombie Splatter we hope to help as many learn survival skills as we can but we are new and still growing. I highly recommend The Survival Podcast. Mr. Spirko has a ton of content on his site and a really nice membership program. TSP is legit and you would be doing yourself an injustice if you don't check it out. I appreciate Jack Spirko's work and the best way I know to show that is to help him spread his message.

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EoTech has a new sight tailor made for zombie slaying!

I stumbled on this awesome edition of the unstoppable EoTech holographic sight. They are calling it the XPS2 Zombie stopper. It packs all of the standard features of the Eotech XPS like:

• Single transverse 123 battery to reduce sight length
• Shortened base only requires at most 2 3/4 inch of rail space
• Battery cap is a simple O-ring, tethered cap that offers a better seal
• Average battery life at brightness level 12 is roughly 600 hours

It also has a killer recticle! It is a 65 MOA ring with a 1 MOA dot in the center. The kicker are the tails coming off of the ring. It looks like a bio-hazard symbol.

Of course the tails add no function. They just make a cool sight even cooler! According to the EoTech website this edition of the XPS2 will be available in April of 2012. I found this video from SHOT Show. Check it out! ( It's just below) I have to give EoTech two thumbs up for this one. A top notch holographic sight with a biohazard recticle is just too cool. The insignia printed on the outside of of the sight isn't too shabby either.

If you are not familiar with EoTech they are worth checking out. I am not going to spew out all of the technical information because every other gun blogger on the internet has already done so. I just want to say that EoTech's are nearly indestructible and add an almost video game feel to putting precious metal down range. They make target acquisition nearly instant and effortless. Now that is exactly what we need when facing a horde of brain eaters!

This post has given me another idea. I am going to add an ultimate zombie AR page to the blog. I will scour the intrnet and provide you, the readers, with zombie themed and components. It will essentially be a list of what you need to build the ultimate zombie slaying AR15. Don't worry, function will surpass aesthetics in the components I list.

Visit the product page on EoTech's site for all of the technical details by clicking HERE.

Drug Resistant TB Case Confirmed in Indiana

Original link:  http://radicalsurvivalism.com/web/2012/01/14/drug-resistant-tb-case-confirmed-in-indiana/

On January 13, 2012, The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Indiana reported one confirmed case of drug resistant Tuberculosis in Allen County. A student of Anthis Career Center had been diagnosed as having active TB in December, 2011. As a result, 150 students in Fort Wayne Community Schools have been tested as a precaution. Another round of skin patch testing will be performed after eight weeks to confirm no additional cases.

From the Centers for Disease Control website:

TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The TB bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected.

TB is NOT spread by

• shaking someone’s hand
• sharing food or drink
• touching bed linens or toilet seats
• sharing toothbrushes
• kissing

You can be exposed to tuberculosis and not develop symptoms. This is because your body is able to fight the bacteria and keep it from growing. A positive skin test may reveal “Latent TB Infection.” These individuals are not contagious. TB symptoms may develop later in life when the immune system is compromised. TB can make you sick and death may occur if left untreated.

From a preparedness standpoint, your best defense to the disease is to keep your immune system functioning normally. If you are not exercising, then find a plan and stick with it. Challenge yourself to eat a healthier diet. If you smoke, commit to quitting. Some people herald the use of supplements such as regular use Vitamin C and taking zinc at the beginnings of a cold. Getting adequate bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids daily is also prudent. These are simple changes to your daily regimen that may save your life. At the very least, you will feel better (and consequently, more prepared to face any scenario) and have the benefit of potentially adding years to your life.

Don’t forget to have on hand a supply of N95 or P100 masks. These are available in a variety of sizes and from multiple sellers on the internet as well as Amazon

About The Author: MOTH (Mother Of The House) is the Co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Radical Survivalism Webzine.

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Video: Vehicle EMP protection

Here is a good video I stumbled across about protecting your can from an EMP attack. If ou have been reading Zombie Splatter for very long you know that I feel that EMP's and viral epidemic pose the greatest threats to Americans. If you havent you should also read my post from October of 2011 Life After An EMP Attack: No Power, No Food, No Transportation, No Banking And No Internet.