Gas Masks for the Masses: How a Refugee Built a Defense Contractor from Scratch

by Roman Zrazhevskiy

This isn’t just a business story, it’s about faith, fear, failure, and the fierce belief that ordinary people deserve extraordinary protection. From watching 9/11 smoke rise over NYC to shipping gas masks from our tiny apartment, we built MIRA Safety to make sure no family is left defenseless when disaster strikes.

For the first time, I’m sharing our journey in full—the struggles, the miracles, and the mission that drives us to prepare the world for whatever comes next.

By Jay Speakman
The Crazies (2010): A Shocking Remake That Will Quarantine Your Fears

Imagine the calm streets of Ogden Marsh shattered by a sudden, invisible threat in the water supply—turning neighbors into unrecognizable, viole...
By Jeff Edwards
Building an Emergency Fund for the Day The World Has Gone Mad

Most people know they should keep three to six months’ worth of living expenses in a rainy‑day fund—but what happens when the financial system i...
By Rebekah Brown
Essential Guide: How to Survive a Water Outage and Stay Fully Prepared

What if you woke up one morning, turned on your tap, and nothing came out? From sudden main breaks to planned maintenance, water outages can str...
By Jeff Edwards
What Preppers Need to Know About the Call to Regulate the Ghost Gun Firearm

Ghost guns—homemade, unserialized firearms built from 3D‑printed parts or “80% lower” kits—have surged in use, sparking calls for stricter regul...
By Jeff Edwards
DIY Gas Masks: The Dangerous Truth About Homemade Gas Masks

DIY “gas masks” cobbled from soda bottles, duct tape, or BBQ charcoal may look resourceful, but they offer almost no real protection against tea...