{"id":1357,"date":"2018-08-30T18:26:01","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T18:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2018-10-31T16:35:36","modified_gmt":"2018-10-31T16:35:36","slug":"apocalypse-rising-dragoncon-for-survival-4-hours-4-days-4-weeks-later-panels-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/apocalypse-rising-dragoncon-for-survival-4-hours-4-days-4-weeks-later-panels-2\/","title":{"rendered":"20180831 DragonCon &#8211; Apocalypse Rising &#8211; For Survival Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/apocalypserising.dragoncon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apocalypse Rising @ Dragon Con<\/a><\/strong>, August 31 &#8211; September 3, 2018,\u00a0<a title=\"Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/atlpl-the-westin-peachtree-plaza-atlanta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta<\/a>,\u00a0210 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303,\u00a0Chastain F-G-H<\/p>\n<p>The world as we know it is\u2026 pretty much the same as before. But that hasn\u2019t stopped us from preparing like it\u2019s going to end tomorrow.\u00a0From film to TV, the \u201cend of the world\u201d continues to gain attention, and as it grows so does the Apocalypse Rising Track. Alien overlords have taken control of your planet? No problem! Devastating storms cut through a small town and level it? We got this! The undead horde is continually breaking through your barriers? Please, give us a challenge!<\/p>\n<p>The For Survival series is the practical to tactical side of Apocalypse rising.\u00a0 Our panel of experts (<a href=\"http:\/\/apocalypserising.dragoncon.org\/guests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/apocalypserising.dragoncon.org\/guests\/<\/a>) will address your questions on everything from getting started with basic emergency preparation to learning about the latest threats, equipment, and tactics.\u00a0 For the latest updates to the schedule, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/apocalypserising.dragoncon.org\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/apocalypserising.dragoncon.org\/schedule\/<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018_For_Survival_ARDC.pdf\">2018_For Survival DragonCon track slide rotation_Survival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HEMP_101_Dist_A_Cleared_29Nov2017.pdf\">2018 Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP)\u00a0Discussion &#8211; &#8220;HEMP_101_Dist_A_Cleared_29Nov2017&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2016_For_Survival-DragonCon_Handoutt.pdf\">2016_For Survival DragonCon handout<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2016_For_Survival-Basic_First_Aid_2016.pdf\">2016 For Survival Basic first aid 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hanseckman.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/2016_For_Survival-Weapons.pdf\">2016 For Survival DragonCon suggested weapons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Friday 1:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nPrepping 101 \u2013 Getting Started and Expanding Survival<\/h3>\n<p>New to prepping or want to be a bit more prepared? Our experts answer your questions on how to go from a simple 3-day supply to longer-term survival. We&#8217;ll help you create a survival plan and learn the basics of disaster preparedness without going broke.<br \/>\nAshley Wolf (Moderator)<br \/>\nGeorge Cavender, PhD, CFS<br \/>\nDr. Jim Greene<br \/>\nHawkings Austin<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Friday 4:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nThe Masks We Wear &#8211; How to disguise your prepping<\/h3>\n<p>Our experts will help you disguise prepping as part of your everyday activities and how to build a support community without being labelled a &#8220;crazy prepper&#8221;. Our experts will help you maintain operational security, protect your assets, and allow you to extend your survival duration.<br \/>\nDr. Robert Hampson (Moderator)<br \/>\nPhilip Wohlrab<br \/>\nDorothy Lowry<br \/>\nJim Houston<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Friday 5:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nGuns 101 &#8211; How to get started<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for an introductory panel discussion on the basics of firearms, ammunition, safety, and legal considerations. If you are thinking about your first firearm for personal defense or deciding what to add your next, our experts will be able to answer your questions.<br \/>\nHans Eckman (Moderator)<br \/>\nMichael Z. Williamson<br \/>\nLarry Correia<br \/>\nGriffin Barber<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 11:30 AM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nBugging In 201 &#8211; Riding out the disaster<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a storm, wild fire, or rioting, many people decide to stay put during a disaster. Join our discussion on what you need to do ahead of time for this to be a viable option and tips for safely surviving until the threat passes.<br \/>\nHans Eckman (Moderator)<br \/>\nDr. Jim Greene<br \/>\nLarry Correia<br \/>\nGeorge Cavender, PhD, CFS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 1:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nAlternative apocalyptic weapons and armor<\/h3>\n<p>In an apocalypse, you will need to make or forage for weapons and protection. Our experts will lead the discussion on what to look for, replacements for defensive items we have today, and how to create your own tools.<br \/>\nKacey Ezell (Moderator)<br \/>\nMichael Z. Williamson<br \/>\nMike Massa<br \/>\nJim Houston<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 2:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nDigital Apocalypse &#8211; When the Network Dies<\/h3>\n<p>Our lives are highly connected to power and communications grids, but what will happen when they go down from terrorism, EMP, solar flares, hacking, or Skynet? We&#8217;ll look at the stability of different technologies and discuss alternatives should one or more grids go out.<br \/>\nDorothy Lowry (Moderator)<br \/>\nJeff Hubbs<br \/>\nDr. Jim Greene<br \/>\nNick Eftimiades<br \/>\nHawkings Austin<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 4:00 PM Hilton 204-207<br \/>\nPost-Apocalyptic Pseudoscience<\/h3>\n<p>Skeptical about all the fears and solutions around surviving an apocalypse? Our panel of experts will help answer questions and debunk common scams and unscientific claims made about prepping, survival, and what could end humanity.<br \/>\nSkeptics Panel Moderator<br \/>\nDr. Charles E. Gannon<br \/>\nCharlie Kaufman<br \/>\nMika McKinnon<br \/>\nSteven Novella<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 5:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nSurvival of Society &#8211; Time to Rebuild<\/h3>\n<p>What will society and government look like after an apocalypse? Our experts will lead a discussion on how to rebuild a community and eventually a Nation. We will leverage historical events, popular theory, and current events to define our new communities and the risks they face.<br \/>\nDr. Robert Hampson (Moderator)<br \/>\nGail Z. Martin<br \/>\nNick Eftimiades<br \/>\nTerry Robinson<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 7:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nDefense 201 &#8211; Next level gear<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to take your prepping to the next level? Our experts will answer questions and discuss the latest trends in gear and more advanced areas of personal prepping. Join us for a discussion of body armor, suppressors, enhanced\/night vision tools, and combat ready weapon setup.<br \/>\nHans Eckman (Moderator)<br \/>\nJim Houston<br \/>\nMike Massa<br \/>\nHawkings Austin<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 8:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nNutrition and Hydration in a Disaster<\/h3>\n<p>Food and water are the two more critical concerns during a disaster, and are often overlooked when disaster planning. Our panel of experts will answer your questions about consumption, best options to store or collect, and concerns around food and water quality.<br \/>\nAshley Paige Wolf (Moderator)<br \/>\nGeorge Cavender, PhD, CFS<br \/>\nDr. Jim Greene<br \/>\nChristopher L. Smith<br \/>\nAngela F. Mattke<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Saturday 10:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)<br \/>\nPrepping lessons from combat veterans and first responders<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;No plan survives contact with the enemy&#8221; is a long-standing military quote. This panel is your chance to find out what works and what doesn&#8217;t from people who have served and survived during a military and domestic conflicts. Join our practical and tactical discussion.<br \/>\nRobert Royl (Moderator)<br \/>\nJim Houston<br \/>\nPhilip Wohlrab<br \/>\nMike Massa<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sunday 11:30 AM Chaistain F-H (320)<br \/>\nNot Another Apocalypse Movie &#8211; Movie mistakes to avoid<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll take a humorous look at the misconceptions about surviving an apocalypse or disaster and see how we can learn from these movie mistakes. Join or panel of survival and movie experts to discuss what the characters should have done.<br \/>\nDorothy Lowry (Moderator)<br \/>\nDr. Robert Hampson<br \/>\nGail Z. Martin<br \/>\nDr. Charles E. Gannon<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sunday 1:00 PM Chaistain F-H (320)<br \/>\nHow Will it End? Putting Odds on the Apocalypse<\/h3>\n<p>Using actuarial science and statistical modeling, learn about the most likely scenarios, the most disruptive but preventable disasters, and ones that are unlikely, but catastrophic. Our experts will discuss what scenarios would look like and what you can do to increase your chances of survival.<br \/>\nMika McKinnon (Moderator)<br \/>\nTerry Robinson<br \/>\nJeff Hubbs<br \/>\nChristopher L. Smith<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sunday 5:30 PM Chaistain F-H (320)<br \/>\nTactical First Aid and Trauma Response<\/h3>\n<p>Learn from an SRT Paramedic who handles emergencies under the worst scenarios. Topics to be discussed: stabilizing wounded in an active situation, triage after a disaster, treating trauma injuries, stopping blood loss, personal med kits, and alternative treatments when there are no doctors.<br \/>\nRobert Royl (Moderator)<br \/>\nAshley Wolf<br \/>\nDorothy Lowry<br \/>\nPhilip Wohlrab<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Sunday 7:00 PM Chaistain F-H (320)<br \/>\nSurviving Active Shootings and Terrorism<\/h3>\n<p>From active shooters, terrorists in vans, or violent protests, we all face the danger from random threats. Our experts will help you recognize, avoid, escape, and respond to threats. We will also demonstrate bleeding control and basic triage in case you are able to help others after the tragedy.<br \/>\nRobert Royl (Moderator)<br \/>\nJim Houston<br \/>\nMike Massa<br \/>\nGriffin Barber<br \/>\nTommy Stoner<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Monday 11:30 AM Chaistain F-H (320)<br \/>\nFor Survival \u2013 Open Jam<\/h3>\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t find the exact survival panel you wanted or didn&#8217;t get all your questions answered, a mix of our experts from the weekend return to answer your questions one last time. Open Jam is the 100% audience generated Q&amp;A session on everything survival that you always dreamed of.<br \/>\nHans Eckman (Moderator)<br \/>\nMichael Z. 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