Let us imagine that on one dark, stormy night, Facebook goes down … for an hour. You might think that this wouldn’t be much of a big deal, since it’s merely a social network that enables pictures of cats and ...
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The Truth About NFA Weapons (And Whether They’re Worth All The Bureaucratic Trouble)
I’ve often heard it asked, “What’s the point in owning a ‘silencer’ if you’re not a criminal?” My tongue-in-cheek answer to this question is usually something along the lines of, “Because they’re just plain cool, and zombies have good hearing.” ...
Read More »3 Knots That Will Get You Through Nearly Any Survival Situation
There’s a very good reason why Boy Scouts are known for being highly trained knot-tying masters: Cordage is one of our most foundational pieces of survival gear. It’s extremely useful, lightweight, easy to store, and can be produced in the ...
Read More »4 Overlooked Fire-Starting Methods That Could Save You In A Pinch
Having the knowledge, skill and redundancy in your pack’s fire-making systems is absolutely crucial, especially if you plan on spending any length of time in the wild. Not only does fire have the ability to keep that eerie nighttime psychological ...
Read More »Aftermarket Updates Every Glock Owner Needs
There really does seem to be a strange love/hate relationship between gun nuts and Glocks. For some reason, the brand is either avoided like a Christmas fruitcake, or it’s canonized into the “gospel” of all that is wonderful about handguns. ...
Read More »This Is How Much Water You Should Carry For Survival
There are quite a few stark differences between gear that you might find on a soldier, hunter or hiker — and those that you might find on a survivalist or bushcrafter. One of the biggest aspects in this difference comes ...
Read More »3 Versatile Firearms To Complement Your AR-15
One of the biggest problems that survivalists often encounter when choosing a weapon is that it’s difficult to know exactly how a crisis event will initially develop. And this is a major issue, because having a strong weapon system largely ...
Read More »3 ‘Bulletproof’ Bushcraft Axes For Chopping Wood AND Starting A Fire
If there is a single tool that meets all of a survival blade needs, it unfortunately hasn’t been invented yet. That’s why I’m one of the many staunch advocates that believes it’s best to carry a system of several blades. ...
Read More »The Native American Survival Tool The U.S. Military STILL Carries
For bushcraft/survival applications, I am a BIG fan of the tomahawk. And it’s not just because I was fond of The Patriot movie, but also because I found this type of blade to be an astonishingly useful camping tool. Tomahawks ...
Read More »3 Reasons Pistol-Caliber Carbines ‘Outgun’ Everything Else
Each weapon in your home armory is there for its own unique purpose. While that polished 1950s-era coach gun might have secured its spot as your safe queen, your other rifles and handguns were likely purchased for more active roles. ...
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