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Off The Grid Gun Lubrication

Off The Grid Gun Lubrication

Firearm lubrication is an interesting topic for the off-the-grid lifestyle, especially if a situation develops which threatens normalcy in the future.  Not having access to high quality lubricants in a stressful or necessary situation could have a negative impact in ...

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Possibly The Ultimate Survivor’s Companion

Possibly The Ultimate Survivor’s Companion

Many call the Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 the ultimate survival companion, and few can disagree. It says something when three major manufacturers have made a version and owned the patent on this rifle and it is still around after more ...

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Who’s to Blame for the Rising Costs of Ammunition?

Who’s to Blame for the Rising Costs of Ammunition?

The price of ammunition is at an all-time high and continues to rise, but what are the catalysts for the rise? There are several “reasons” for the rise—some tangible, some not. Love him or hate him, the answer may be ...

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“Old-Fashioned” Energy Storage

“Old-Fashioned” Energy Storage

Tapping into power is one thing, but sustaining the energy and using it full time is quite another.  Regardless of the type of energy source you use (ideally more than one in conjunction with each other to create a genuinely ...

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5 Useful Items You Should Never Be Without

5 Useful Items You Should Never Be Without

Everyday carry is something anyone can benefit from. More than just a mindset of preparation and planning, more often than not it will require a specific set of tools that will fit a specific scenario for a specific person.  What ...

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Being Prepared While on the Road

Being Prepared While on the Road

Vehicle emergency kits are essentials for anyone using a vehicle on a regular basis, and perhaps even more important to those who use them only occasionally. An explanation as to why each of these items makes sense for a vehicle ...

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Building Up a Root Cellar

Building Up a Root Cellar

Root vegetables are like the backup calorie base.  They can add bulk and nutrition when the “pantry” cannot (like when you are sick of bread).  Used in conjunction with the pantry items (flour, fats, grains, starches, etc.), the root vegetables ...

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The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Benelli R1 Rifle

The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Benelli R1 Rifle

The Benelli R1 is the “newcomer” to the list, being the youngest and most “unproven” rifle on it.  But with the flawless design cues and proven M1 technology built into this rifle from its older brothers and sisters of the ...

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The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Browning BAR .30-06

The 10 Best Hunting Rifles: The Browning BAR .30-06

When you have the accuracy of a bolt action, the ease of use of a semi-auto, and the looks of one of the finest rifles made, you have a piece of art capable of the highest level of function. The ...

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