In episode 15, Joel Graves and Matt Tate discuss how to prepare for hurricane season (as well as other weather events). Living in Jacksonville, Florida, Joel has seen many hurricanes come and go and he knows a thing or two about the do’s and don’ts! Learn how to get prepared for storm season and make sure that you’re not scrambling to put together a plan at the last minute. Listen in as Joel drops some great tips and knowledge on how to be better prepared for hurricane and storm season!

In episode 14, we introduce you to The Off Grid Medic. Mark DeJong is a Nationally-Registered Paramedic and founder of Off Grid Medic LLC, has over 27 years of experience in treating victims of trauma and sudden illness. Based out of South Carolina, Mark has a degree in Emergency Medical Services and holds an Advanced Wilderness EMT certification. He serves on the Advisory Council at the Appalachian Center for Wilderness Medicine, and has trained alongside elite members of the US Army and the US Marshals Service. Mark has served in several roles including field Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Director of Emergency Medical Services for a rural government EMS system, faculty at the Technical College System of Georgia, and Deputy Director of Emergency Management for a government agency. Join us and listen as Mark shares his knowledge and drops some great tips for medical care in less than ideal situations.

In episode 13, Matt Tate interviews former Australian Army Engineer, Stuart Stapleton about pressure testing emergency plans. Stuart recently put his emergency evacuation plan through its paces to discover any weak points and he shares his experience with us.

In this episode we discuss one of the most powerful tools you can employ in a potentially deadly confrontation. The most overlooked and undervalued means of self-defense is having the ability to de-escalate a volatile situation before it becomes physical. With years of experience using and teaching de-escalation techniques, Jehiah Burchfield of Salvo Security Group breaks down the thought processes and methods used to give you the best chance of preventing a heated conversation from turning into a physical altercation. The goal should be to make it home safely every day, employing these tactics can be the difference in success or disaster. Matt Tate, Todd Clow, Jehiah Burchfield americansurvivalco.com salvo.training

In Episode 11, hosts Matt Tate and Joels Graves of American Survival Co. welcome special guest Eric Williams, owner of Whiskey & Wilderness. The only solid 100% rule in survival is that the situation will always dictate what the right or most appropriate solution is to a given problem but, as a general rule, fire is the key that unlocks survival. We dive into multiple methods and considerations for making fire and get into the weeds on some of the nuances that can be critical for a successful fire when its needed most. Whether you want to improve at making fire in the back yard fire pit or you want to master friction fire for a worst-case scenario, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   Matt Tate, Joel Graves, Eric Williams Whiskey and Wilderness (whiskeywilderness.com) americansurvivalco.com salvo.training

In this episode, Matt Tate spends some time discussing human trafficking and making a difference on a local level with Jackie and Lissy Winkler. Jackie and Lissy operate a local outreach in NW Arkansas called Outside the Wire Ministry and are involved with Project Rescue whose mission is to rescue and restore victims of sexual exploitation through the love and power of God. We get into some interesting statistics and numbers of people who go missing in the US every year and are never found. Jackie and Lissy also lay out the most common ways people are seduced or tricked into human sex trafficking, and we discuss multiple approaches to situational awareness that you may find useful. Matt and Jackie served in the Army together and deployed together to Fallujah, Iraq from 04’-05’. americansurvivalco.com salvo.training

After two years of lockdowns, many countries have loosened up travel restrictions and people are heading out on international adventures again! This is great news and with the vacation season fast approaching, we thought this would be a great episode to discuss things you can do when planning your trip to ensure it’s a great one! We lay out some great resources for you and discuss all sorts of topics that you should give consideration to as you plan your adventures! Do you know where the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate is from where you’ll be staying? If there’s a large-scale emergency that requires U.S. citizens to be evacuated from your location, do you know how to get on the list to ensure the U.S. Govt. notifies you immediately with an update on where to go and how to get out? These are just a couple of things we dive into in this episode as well as a few things to consider for travel in the U.S. as well. If you plan on traveling this vacation season, you don’t want to miss this episode! Hosts: Matt Tate, Todd Clow americansurvival.com salvo.training

In Episode 8, Matt Tate and Todd Clow break down 4-D planning! Make your home and your loved ones safer by learning to implement 4-D Planning (sometimes also referred to as 5-D planning) in and around your home! So, what is 4-D planning? It is a planning process that specifically breaks down and targets multiple layers of security for your home, castle, dwelling, etc.! Listen in as they lay out each individual steps of the 4-D process and give detailed information on how to make your residence a ”Hard Target” in the eyes of the bad guys. This episode is a ”must listen” for anyone out there who wants to increase the safety and security of your home! Don’t forget to follow us and share this podcast with your network! Hosts - Matt Tate & Todd Clow americansurvivalco.com salvo.training

In this episode, Matt Tate talks about things you should consider when choosing a school or individual to train with as well as some warning signs that should throw up red flags. He also breaks down multiple resources for free training that has a lot of value as well as low-cost training options that will deliver maximum bang for your buck. Whether you’re starting down the path of training or even if you’ve been to multiple schools and have gained a lot of knowledge, you’ll probably find some untapped resources to explore in this episode! Host: Matt Tate americansurvivalco.com salvo.training

In this episode, Salvo Security Group Combatives Instructor Jehiah Burchfield breaks down combatives. We discuss how to approach combatives with an encompassing view instead of being defined as only ”physical contact”. Jehiah and Todd Clow throw out some great tips in this episode for expanding your definition of combatives and how script scenarios in order to be better prepared. If self-defense and self-preservation are high on your list of priorities, you’ll definitely want to give this episode a listen! Jehiah has 26 years of experience in martial arts and weapons training, eight years of military service in Military Police and Engineer units, seven years of inpatient psychiatric experience, and has worked in both armed and unarmed security as a civilian. Jehiah has competed in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, submission grappling, and IDPA. He is currently a brown belt in BJJ. He also has extensive training in Jeet Kune Do, Boxing, Thai Boxing, and Greco Roman wrestling. For more information about training we offer, visit americansurvival.com or salvo.training