https://americansurvivor.org en-US 2026 American Survivor Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:13:30 +0000 Live Free USA Preparedness · Self-Reliance · Responsibility American Survivor Webmaster@AmericanSurvivor.org no Preparedness · Self-Reliance · Responsibility hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://americansurvivor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-Live-Free-Logo-150x150.jpg https://americansurvivor.org/podcast/ 32 32 187992999 Indiana Jim "Micro Survival Kits" from Survival Stuff from Live Free USA by Indiana Jim. Released: 2023. Track 25. Genre: Podcast. 13:24 Indiana Jim https://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-25-Micro-Survival-Kits-with-Indiana-Jim.mp3 https://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-25-Micro-Survival-Kits-with-Indiana-Jim.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:48:48 +0000 Indiana Jim "Trauma & Combat Bandages" from Survival Stuff from Live Free USA by Indiana Jim. Released: 2023. Track 24. Genre: Podcast. 9:10 Indiana Jim https://livefree.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/Survival-Stuff-24-TraumaCombat-Bandages.mp3 https://livefree.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/Survival-Stuff-24-TraumaCombat-Bandages.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:48:23 +0000 Indiana Jim "Survival Oxygen for Emergency Medical Preparedness" from Survival Stuff from Live Free USA by Indiana Jim. Released: 2023. Track 23. Genre: Podcast. 15:18 Indiana Jim https://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-23-Survival-Oxygen-for-Emergency-Medical-Preparedness.mp3 https://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-23-Survival-Oxygen-for-Emergency-Medical-Preparedness.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:48:03 +0000 Indiana Jim "Organizing a Survival Group" from Survival Stuff from Live Free USA by Indiana Jim. Released: 2022. Track 22. Genre: Podcast. 29:30 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-22-Organizing-a-Survival-Group.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-22-Organizing-a-Survival-Group.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:43:17 +0000 Indiana Jim "Nuclear War Survival" from Survival Stuff from Live Free USA by Indiana Jim. Released: 2022. Track 21. Genre: Podcast. 40:45 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-21-Nuclear-War-Survival.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-21-Nuclear-War-Survival.mp3 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:52:02 +0000 Indiana Jim Based on my life on the Southside of Chicago, I talk about tactics for avoiding being a victim. In this episode, I share a few stories here to make points, and touch on the best street weapons. 33:22 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-20-Street-Survival.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-20-Street-Survival.mp3 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:18:08 +0000 Indiana Jim This episode is intended for those responsible and concerned citizens who have recognized the hazards of our times and have determined to improve their own readiness for emergency situations. 36:08 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-19-Preparedness-Checklist.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-19-Preparedness-Checklist.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:39:41 +0000 Indiana Jim Beyond the basics there are items such as binoculars, dental kits, smoke bombs, documents, radios, etc. that are often not included in the “basic” survival pack” I will also cove items such as boots, weapons and clothing that should be kept with the pack in a secure tote-bin. 28:18 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-18-Survival-Pack-Extras.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-18-Survival-Pack-Extras.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:39:56 +0000 Indiana Jim As part of my "Best in Class" Survival Gear series, I advocate that if you have just one gun fore survival it should be a shotgun. I show and tell a more traditional pump shotgun, a folding stock defense shotgun, and a magazine fed, semi-auto shotgun design for combat. I also show a folding 9 mm, sub-rifle. These are practical, versatile and affordable alternatives for the non-shooter who needs an effective defense weapon. 17:54 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-17-Survival-Pack-Weapons.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-17-Survival-Pack-Weapons.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:40:08 +0000 Indiana Jim How to use professional Safety Management techniques to assess your personal and family hazards based on probability, and severity. Including basic home safety, health, and lifestyle hazards. 23:40 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-16-Personal-Hazard-Analysis.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-16-Personal-Hazard-Analysis.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:40:21 +0000 Indiana Jim This video outlines the top ten threats to American life and freedom in the comings decades, and how to survive them. 26:40 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-15-ThreatMatrix.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-15-ThreatMatrix.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:40:32 +0000 Indiana Jim How people behave under high-stress survival situations is the most critical part of surviving. All the knowledge and equipment in the world will not save you if you panic, freeze, or make bad decisions. Recognizing how your mind reacts, managing unsafe mental states can be the difference between who lives and who dies. 28:13 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-14-Mental-Suvival.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-14-Mental-Suvival.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:40:44 +0000 Indiana Jim The best In my opinion) water purification devices for survival packs and kits. The best and most versatile medical emergency item for survival packs, and first aid kits. 19:11 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-13-Survival-Water-Purifiers-and-First-Aid-Items.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-13-Survival-Water-Purifiers-and-First-Aid-Items.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:40:58 +0000 Indiana Jim The first five of my Ten Principles of Survival focus on mental preparedness and conditioning for managing both immediate threats and slow developing disasters. These principles apply to not only emergencies, but to life in general. All ten are covered in more detail In my books. and on the AmericanSurvivor.org website. 32:47 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-12-Ten-Principles-of-Survival-6-10.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-12-Ten-Principles-of-Survival-6-10.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:41:11 +0000 Indiana Jim This is part one of a two part series covering the Ten Principles of Survival derived from 50+ years of studying how people respond to high stress survival situations. They are applicable to all levels of outdoor, and urban survival, as well as life in general. They are more thoroughly explained in my lectures and books published by Skyhorse Publishing. This is more important than any skills or equipment. 21:22 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-11-Ten-Principles-of-Survival-1-5.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-11-Ten-Principles-of-Survival-1-5.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:41:24 +0000 Indiana Jim There are lots of choices for survival knives, but I have one "best in class" selection. I also cover pocket knives, multi-tool, and exotic, Rambo survival knives as well. 23:40 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-10-Survival-Knives.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-10-Survival-Knives.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:41:35 +0000 Indiana Jim The best (in my opinion) cups, containers, and canteens for survival packs and outdoor operations. The best and most necessary clothing items for survival packs. Survival rule #1: "Never get wet!" 21:56 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-09-Survival-Containers-and-Clothing.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-09-Survival-Containers-and-Clothing.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:41:47 +0000 Indiana Jim My recommendations for "Best in Class" emergency lights, fire starters, pack stoves, and survival food. I focus on small, cheap, reliable, easy to use sources only. There are bigger fancier sources of light, and bigger stoves for home emergencies, but I focus on the minimalist foundations of preparedness here. 19:06 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-08-Survival-Lights-Fire-starters-Stoves-and-Food.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-08-Survival-Lights-Fire-starters-Stoves-and-Food.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:41:58 +0000 Indiana Jim As part of my "Best in Class" Survival Gear series, I advocate that if you have just one gun fore survival it should be a shotgun. I show and tell a more traditional pump shotgun, a folding stock defense shotgun, and a magazine fed, semi-auto shotgun design for combat. I also show a folding 9 mm, sub-rifle. These are practical, versatile and affordable alternatives for the non-shooter who needs an effective defense weapon. Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-07-Survival-Shotguns-and-Sub-Rifles.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-07-Survival-Shotguns-and-Sub-Rifles.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:01:43 +0000 Indiana Jim As an EMT with certificates in industrial hygiene and respiratory protection, I have advocated N95 respirators as an "everyday carry" and survival pack item for decades. They work! Its not about compliance or defiance, its about survival. If the state outlawed wearing respirators, I would still wear one because its about survival. 21:51 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-06-The-Facts-About-Respirators.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-06-The-Facts-About-Respirators.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:42:11 +0000 Indiana Jim Emergencies such as fires, storms, earthquakes, and home invasions can occur while you sleep. Having what you need immediately available can be critical to survival, escape and recovery. 25:11 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-05-What-You-Should-Have-in-Your-Bedside-Drawer.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-05-What-You-Should-Have-in-Your-Bedside-Drawer.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:42:21 +0000 Indiana Jim In this episode, I describe the content of my four books, now in print from Skyhorse Publishing. Also available through Amazon. They are: Total Survival, Advanced Survival, 150 Survival Secrets (a Q and A format), and The Ultimate Book of Survival Gear. I cover the philosophy, psychology, equipment and skills of survival and self reliance. 25:11 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-04-About-My-Survival-Books.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-04-About-My-Survival-Books.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 22:26:42 +0000 Indiana Jim I invented this concept as "coat pocket survival" back in the 70's. Things that you should always have with you to cope with unexpected emergencies. Mobile self-reliance. It's not what you have, it's what you have with you that counts in an emergency. Stay safe. 38:34 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-03-Every-Day-Carry-for-Survival.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-03-Every-Day-Carry-for-Survival.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:42:47 +0000 Indiana Jim Live Free USA was founded in 1968. The organizations mission is to advocate, support, and educate for emergency preparedness, survival, and self-reliance. It is a not-for-profit, tax deductible, national organization. This video outlines its history, programs and goals for the future. 17:33 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-02-About-Live-Free-USA-2022.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-02-About-Live-Free-USA-2022.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:42:56 +0000 Indiana Jim My name is James C. Jones, and I live in Indiana, but "Indiana Jones" was taken, so I am going with "Indiana Jim" for these videos. I will be covering all aspects of survival and self-reliance based on my 50+ years of teaching and writing. Most videos will be derived from articles in American Survivor newsletter and my four books. 21:45 Indiana Jim http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-01-Indiana-Jim-Introduction.mp3 http://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/livefree/Survival-Stuff-01-Indiana-Jim-Introduction.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:43:08 +0000