Survival and Weapons Training
Survival and weapons training is something all people would be wise to learn about. At first, one would think that only those who participate in wilderness adventures would need this. However, survival and weapons training serves its purpose best for those who aren't expecting the need for it, but are prepared nonetheless.
Shelter
- Lean to: A lean to can be made using large branches to serve as the two main poles and the beam that crosses the top of them. After the frame is made, use smaller branches to prop between the top beam and the ground. On top of those branches, pile leafy branches, fern fronds, sheets of bark, large leaves or sheets of moss.
- Hammock: A hammock is not as much shelter as a place to sleep. Sleeping on a hammock also elevates people up off the ground, helping to keep them safe from predators. To construct a hammock, take some vines to tie together and weave together to make a kind of net. Then secure the net that was made to two trees and it is ready to sleep in.
Water
- Water vines: Water can be found in water vines. For the best success, choose vines that are five cm or wider. Then, cut the vine. If the vine begins to drip clear liquid, it is a water vine and is safe to drink. If the vine drips a milky sap, then it is not good to drink and may even be poisonous.
- Dig a hole: Digging a hole near a water source can result in a kind of well. If there is enough water in the ground, it will start to fill up with clear water.
Food
- Fashion a spear from branches to use to spear fish.
- Search for turtles. Turtles are high in protein and don't move fast.
- Make a snare out of shoelaces. First, tie the shoelaces together. Make a noose with the shoelaces that will tighten when an animal catches its foot in it. Tie the other end of the shoelaces to a tree or branch.
Weapons
- Knife: Knives are useful to make shelter, dig holes, kill animals for food, and use as a weapon.
- Rocks: If in danger, a person could throw rocks at a predator.
- Large branches: Large branches can be used as weapons also to beat against an animal or other predator.