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June 30, 2014 Nick is joined by our very own Military Specialist Brandon who helps explain the differences between camouflage and concealment and how they can each be beneficial to you in a survival situation. Video courtesy of Off The ...

Camouflaging is one of the most important skills in the animal kingdom. All sorts of critters employ camo as a technique, from reptiles to moths. They can blend in, totally disappear and avoid predators without having to be fast. Some ...

For whatever the reason and whatever the cause, weather extremes seem to be the norm more and more, and as the folks out in California can attest, a drought is always a possibility. The infamous drought of 2012 taught us ...

You may have heard it said that anything in moderation is OK but too much of most things can cause harm. Stress is like this … little stress from time to time is actually a good thing that brings about ...

The National Rifle Association’s webpage claims it is “America’s longest-standing civil rights organization [and] diligent protectors of the Second Amendment.” So the NRA raised some eyebrows recently when it criticized a group of Texans who were lawfully and peacefully demonstrating ...

Even though America has the most expensive health care system in the world, the United States ranked last in a study of health care in 11 developed nations. The report conducted by the Commonwealth Fund found that the US system performed poorly ...

Gardening without synthetic chemicals is a commitment, but well worth the benefit to the health of your environment and family. Most of the cost lies in sweat equity; most of the confusion lies in knowing which techniques are truly eco-friendly. ...

Chicago lawmakers have approved a new gun control law that restricts handgun purchases to one per month, requires a waiting period before a gun is obtained, and mandates that all gun sales be videotaped. The new ordinance comes on the ...

Not long ago, I had a job that required me to travel by air frequently. I am not a huge fan of air travel for a number of reasons. The biggest is that I really hate airport security; it is ...

For hundreds and thousands of years, farmers have applied manure and compost to their crops, using a time-tested method that produces a bountiful harvest using sustainable methods. But that could come to an end soon due to a proposed rule ...