Resident Prepper, Steven Carless

Grid Down Communications
How do you contact your friends & family when phones and the internet don’t work? In this class we will go solutions that are portable and don’t cost thousands of dollars!

About: Resident Prepper has been prepping for 25+ years. Steven's journey has gone from owning undeveloped rural land to the mini farm where he lives on today. He has real hands on experience on a wide range of prepper topics and equipment. In 2021, he created BuyPreps.com to help other preppers find high quality and hard to find products at good prices.

Earl "Butch" Erskine

• Five Mile Radius
  Using Risk Management, Vetting, and Intelligence to build your community

Charlie Chalk

Intro to Ham Radio
Ever wanted to learn about HAM radio operation? Charlie Chalk has put together a beginne's guide to understanding HAM radios, how to get started, and how to get certified!

About: Charlie Chalk is a retired Dep. Fire Chief with 25 yrs of service, in charge of Communication Div., 20 yrs as Instructor at N.H Fire Academy. Currently holds a General class Amateur radio license, Operator of the Year 2022. Enjoys hunting, shooting and the outdoor lifestyle.

Jonathan Glauser

Colloidal Silver
Colloidal Silver is one of the most invaluable items to have on hand in an emergency situation. It can be extremely useful for medical first aid, as Colloidal Silver heals the skin better than anything else can. It rapidly speeds the healing of cuts, scrapes, punctures, burns, infections, etc.

About: Jonathan Glauser is the creator of Mountain Well-Being and is a leading expert in the field of colloidal minerals and natural health products. He’s been manufacturing the finest quality Colloidal Silver, Colloidal Gold, and Colloidal Copper for over 20 years. Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about Colloidal Silver.

The Honey & Bee Connection, Jim & Paula Cross

Beginner 101 Beekeeping
Learn the basics of Beekeeping with Jim & Paula and what to expect during the first year, including:

• Cost of beekeeping
• How to install packages
• Successful hive inspections
• Adding honey supers
• Treatment for varroa mites
• Fedding through the first year
• Nectar flows and what to do and when

Cody Hampton, Lifeguard EMT of Eastern Kentucky

Bleed Stop 101

Cody Hampton, Lifeguard EMT of Eastern Kentucky

Medical 101

Dennis Ginn

CAT does Solar! Who Knew?
Discussion will include how enable energy independence through Microgrids by harnessing the energy of the sun, wind and water, as well as utilizing battery storage and generators. You will learn to “Evaluate, Reduce and Produce”

About: Dennis Ginn is a Microgrid Champion, Wellness Champion and Energy Solutions Representative for Boyd CAT. Dennis has been involved in Solar / Microgrid projects ranging from acres of panels for companies like LG&E/KU to major manufacturers to individuals like you.

Shooter Ready Gunsmithing & Training

Intro to Firearm Skills & Tactical Training

About: Shooter Ready Gunsmithing and Training is a full service shop that will order and/or fix your weapon of choice, train you on said weapon at our private gun range. We train people that have never picked up a weapon to people looking to improve their gun skills or tactical training.Class on pistol, rifie, shotgun, survival training, prepping, setup camps for multiple individuals, surveillance, and hand to hand combat are also available at our two locations in East Tennessee. We can tailor a class to your specific needs, and what you desire to learn. Offering many classes ranging from 3 hour classes up to 3 day classes. There are over 100 years of combined experience with our instructors. Meet two of our instructors at the expo. Master Instructor Scott Boyle, is the chief instructor at the police academy, has certificates from Glock, Sig Sauer, Beretta, S&W, etc. Jay Heselschwerdt has been an instructor for more than 30 years and is in the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Shooter Ready Gunsmithing and Training is licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

Paul Valone

Projecting Power in Politics
Taught by 29-year gun rights leader and author F. Paul Valone, “Projecting Power in Politics” will teach you how to defend against leftists bent on running your life not in just state and federal governments, but also on school boards, city councils, county commissions, even HOAs. If you are sick of getting pushed around by the “woke” mob, this course is for you.

Jim Cobb

Prepping with Kids

About: Jim Cobb is a nationally recognized authority on disaster readiness. He’s the Editor in Chief for Prepper Survival Guide and Backwoods Survival Guide magazines, as well as the author of several books. Jim has been interviewed by numerous media outlets and was a featured instructor for the Make Ready to Survive video series by Panteao Productions.

Teri Kury, Aftershock Preparedness & Natures Pantry Foods

Canning for the Future
In this class we will cover water-bath canning meats and other items that are safe to can when SHTF and there is no power or gas. What can you really can prepare for from dairy, meat and much more.

About: As a manufacture in the long term food industry for 18 plus years her knowledge is very respected in the industry. Private labeling for others in the survival food industry.

Aftershock Preparedness was designed for her sons so families could have a peace of mind they could eat hearty portions of food in a disaster. All of their products are designed to feed a family of 4. Labeling and products we produce are clean, No soy, MSG, GMO, or preservatives.

Teri also speaks occasionally on the safety of long term foods for dry items to canning.

Lori Valone

DIY Food Storage Alternatives

Many of us started our prepping journey by buying commercial freeze-dried and dehydrated foods. While these #10 cans are a great way to supplement your food storage, you can preserve food yourself and dramatically lower your costs or enabling you to store more with the same spend. This session will examine do-it-yourself alternatives to increase the calories on hand to sustain those you care about.

We’ll cover a basic overview of canning, dehydrating, and home freeze drying as alternatives to increase food security. Whether you have a garden or you are using store-bought goods, you can lower your storage costs and increase your food security by preserving food yourself. We will discuss preservation techniques for both on and off-grid scenarios and discuss the pros and cons of each method.

OutPost 3D, Cliff G

Understanding How Users are Tracked on the Internet

This presentation will discuss how users are tracked online. It will also discuss online threats and how to protect yourself. It will cover topics such as tracking cookies, tracking pixels, VPNs, private browsers, and other tools that may advertise privacy and anonymity but are only part of the picture.

About: Cliff is a passionate technologist and has years of experience in security and cyber security roles across the US Military, Department of Homeland Security, and the private sector. With over 20 years of experience in dealing with advanced threats online he brings a unique perspective on how technologies we use every day enable our lives but also create a privacy risk.

Company Info: OutPost 3D is a veteran owned company that is dedicated to enhancing individuals’ personal resiliency by enabling them to manufacture a wide variety of good at home with 3D printing. The company removes the technical barriers and engineering requirements that often prevent people from using a 3D printer. With our 3D printers and libraries of files, users can create a wide variety of tools, survival gear, camping gear, and other things at home and off the grid.

Dr. Jason Hunt

The Biblical Connection to Survival & Preparedness

About: Jason has been a life-long student of the outdoors. Since early childhood, he has spent countless hours venturing, exploring the woods, hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Jason is the founder and chief instructor of Campcraft Outdoors. He and his staff train others to encounter spiritual growth through outdoor skills training.

Jim Cobb

Basic Financial Preparedness

About: Jim Cobb is a nationally recognized authority on disaster readiness. He’s the Editor in Chief for Prepper Survival Guide and Backwoods Survival Guide magazines, as well as the author of several books. Jim has been interviewed by numerous media outlets and was a featured instructor for the Make Ready to Survive video series by Panteao Productions.

Paul Valone

Getting Ready, Not Arrested: Gun Laws for Preppers
To help you better navigate the vagaries of ATF rulemaking, the course includes not only the latest ATF-induced hazards of popular AR-15 pistols but also short-barreled shotguns that aren’t shotguns and how you can legally create un-serialized guns whose existence is unknown to anyone but you. For 2023, the course will also include, “Navigating gun rights under the Biden administration.”

Teri Kury, Aftershock Preparedness & Natures Pantry Foods

Long-Term Food Storage is a Realty - It’s an investment in your family’s future!
Learn the actual shelf life for canned goods purchased at the store and buying in bulk. And how to store foods you may not of known you can stock up on. Teri guide you on how to stock your pantry with out wasting money and learning to fill your pantry.

Teri will also cover the following:

• Safety and knowledge of how and what you can store long term
• Mylar Bag Storage
• Vacuum Sealing
• Intro to Canning

About: As a manufacture in the long term food industry for 18 plus years her knowledge is very respected in the industry. Private labeling for others in the survival food industry.

Aftershock Preparedness was designed for her sons so families could have a peace of mind they could eat hearty portions of food in a disaster. All of their products are designed to feed a family of 4. Labeling and products we produce are clean, No soy, MSG, GMO, or preservatives.

Teri also speaks occasionally on the safety of long term foods for dry items to canning.

Alert Plan Training Systems, Ryan Tibben

Rural Radio Communications/Defensive Mindets

We are focused on providing professional instruction and a tactically sound, fundamental approach proven to be effective from before the birth of the republic to our most recent conflicts.

About: Ryan Tibben, the Founder and CEO of Alert Plan Training Systems LLC, has dedicated 20 years to the profession of arms and the study of small unit tactics. Ryan spent 9 years in a Long Range Surveillance Unit assigned to a 6-man team. He started as a Scout Observer and worked his way up to eventual selection as a Team Leader. During this period, he successfully completed the U.S. Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course (RSLC), a program focused on the mastery of reconnaissance fundamentals and the inherent dismounted/mounted small unit tactics. Additionally, Ryan went on to attend and graduate the U.S. Army Ranger School. Transitioning to light infantry, he used the skills he learned in training during 3 tours in Afghanistan with leadership experiences including Squad Leader of an infantry squad and Assistant Team Leader in a non-standard 4-man element. Ryan went on to serve as a certified U.S. Army Ranger Instructor, teaching over 2,000 soldiers in the art of small unit tactics.

Earl "Butch" Erskine

• Vetting Possible New Members to your group

Earl "Butch" Erskine

• Security Concepts to Build Your Plan

Lori Valone

Writing your Food Security Plan
This course will share a step-by-step method to create your own written food security plan based on the answers to four simple questions:

• Why am I storing food?
• Who I am storing food for?
• How much food do I store?
• What kinds of food do I store? 

Craig Caudill, Nature Reliance School

Expanding your Woods Awareness, Utilizing tracks and sign to enhance all your outdoor skills

This workshop will cover both man and animal tracking to enhance your safety, security, and resourcefulness in the outdoors.

About: Craig Caudill is the Director of Nature Reliance School, a best-selling author of several backcountry skills books, and a certified master naturalist. He has taught track and sign awareness coursework to federal, state, and local first responders, wildlife biology and conservation students from 16 southeastern universities, and hundreds of civilians in the US.

Stivers Homestead

How To Start A Homestead

About: Stivers Homestead is located in Southeast Kentucky on a 12 acre, 100 year old farm. We raise chickens, goats, pigs, cows, guineas, turkeys, dogs, cats, etc. We are avid gardeners, and we encourage everyone to raise their own food for themselves or their family. We spend our lives teaching people how to do what we do, on a smaller or bigger scale. We want everyone to start somewhere and never use excuses. We homeschool and run our business straight from our farm and online. We believe if you have any kind of interest or feel you like have a calling to this life, then it’s important to explore it. We are always here to answer questions and teach you about our mistakes, failures and successes!