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News flash: There’s been almost a century-long debate on which is the best caliber for CCW. Groundbreaking stuff, right? Well, if I’m going to contribute to the conversation on this one, then here’s my thoughts: There is no single perfect ...

Chances are that if you’re reading this, then you’re probably acutely aware of just how tough it can be  on the homestead in winter. It’s not long after the winter solstice that the temps begin to plummet. Creating a perfect ...

Pitching camp near a body of water is one of the best ways to ensure your capacity to survive.  Water is necessary for the sustenance of life. Where there is water, there is the opportunity to snag supper on a ...

I’m positive that there are quite a few of us who look upon our plush suburban surroundings and deep down, we know that if things go bad, then we’ve got to roll. I know this, because I’m also in such ...

There was once a time in American history when the term “survival” was synonymous with terms like “daily life” and “making a living.” Especially when we’re talking about ye olde trappers, fur traders, hunters and explorers of the 18th and ...

Crafting my own packable survival tools has got to be one of my absolute personal favorite hobbies, especially since they can usually be made in the garage workshop on the super-cheap. I’ve made quite a few slingshots, fishing kits and ...

Indeed, the temperature has dropped. We’ve noticed. This means now would be a good time to reevaluate your winter preparedness – specifically, what’s currently stashed in your vehicle to break out in case of a blizzard? Have you stocked and ...

Leather vs. Kydex — it’s been a point of contention among shooters since the first days of the Kydex holster in the 1970s, but leather has endured and doesn’t seem to be budging anytime soon. And for good reason. Let’s ...

When you left the Jeep by the trail, and began heading down the oak leaf-covered footpath that winds its way up the mountain ridge, you felt certain about today’s weather. You had enjoyed a gorgeous night of tenting under the ...

Are “privacy” and “anonymity” mere synonyms, at least, when placed in the context of online safety and IT security? Simply put, no. While privacy and anonymity may have similar tradecraft practices and protocols, the very heart of their differences lay ...