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'''Ragnar Benson''' is the [[pen name]] of a prolific [[non-fiction]] [[Survivalist]] author that specializes in preparedness topics, particularly  [[Retreat|survival retreats]], [[trapping]], austere medicine, false identities, [[explosives]], and [[improvised weapons]].  Many of his books have been published by [[Paladin Press]]. Benson reportedly worked as a private investigator for more than 20 years.<ref>[http://www.militiaofmontana.com/peresonbk.htm personbk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Both Benson and Paladin Press are controversial<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/features/paladin.htm washingtonpost.com: Style Live: Showcase<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, because actually formulating or constructing many of the explosives and weapons that he describes would be illegal in most jurisdictions. Some of his books have been  banned ("challenged") from importation into Canada, by the Customs Canada censors at the [[Connaught Building]]. His book "Ragnar's Guide to Home and Recreational Use of High Explosives" was reportedly pulled from distribution in 1999.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/health/col/roac/1999/12/17/survivalists/print.html Salon Column | The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  

'''Ragnar Benson''' is the pen name of a prolific non-fiction Survivalist author that specializes in preparedness topics, particularly  [[Retreat|survival retreats]], trapping, austere medicine, false identities, explosives, and improvised weapons.  Many of his books have been published by [[Paladin Press]]. Benson reportedly worked as a private investigator for more than 20 years.<ref>[http://www.militiaofmontana.com/peresonbk.htm personbk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Both Benson and Paladin Press are controversial<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/features/paladin.htm washingtonpost.com: Style Live: Showcase<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, because actually formulating or constructing many of the explosives and weapons that he describes would be illegal in most jurisdictions. Some of his books have been  banned ("challenged") from importation into Canada, by the Customs Canada censors. His book "Ragnar's Guide to Home and Recreational Use of High Explosives" was reportedly pulled from distribution in 1999.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/health/col/roac/1999/12/17/survivalists/print.html Salon Column | The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  

Benson's real name has not been revealed publicly. He was reportedly born in Indiana, and as of 1999 lived in southern Idaho. <ref>[http://www.salon.com/health/col/roac/1999/12/17/survivalists/print.html Salon Column | The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  

Benson's real name has not been revealed publicly. He was reportedly born in Indiana, and as of 1999 lived in southern Idaho. <ref>[http://www.salon.com/health/col/roac/1999/12/17/survivalists/print.html Salon Column | The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>