The Simple Bucksaw: Survival Camp Tool Extraordinaire

The Simple Bucksaw can transform a wilderness experience for very little weight and cost. It was a journey for me, being so lightweight gear-heady. However, it’s an extraordinary tool!  Several years back, I picked up a little 7‑inch retractable Fiskars saw. Finland stamped on the side. Ligh...

By Reuben Bolieu •

Making Deer Chili in Camp

Early spring crept into the North Carolina highlands, and our crew settled in for a long weekend with Search and Rescue teams while we taught a wilderness survival course. We pushed hard from first light to dusk, grabbed quick lunches, then circled the fire each night for real food. Winter still ...

By Reuben Bolieu •

Get to Know Cold Steel in Three Knives

It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engi...

By Clayton Walker •

Armed Robbery Victim Shoots, Kills 16-Year-Old Suspect in Chicago, Police Say

CHICAGO, IL – A 27-year-old man shot and killed a 16-year-old armed robbery suspect Wednesday afternoon on Chicago’s South Side, according to police. The incident occurred around 3:36 p.m. in the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue in the West Pullman neighborhood, as reported by ABC 7 Chi...

By Luke McCoy •

Pocket Carry with the Hellcat .380

Choosing the right defensive handgun for you means finding the right blend of size and features for your lifestyle. This can take some time, and just when you think you’ve settled on the right gun, your needs can suddenly change and you’re out gun shopping once more. Deeper Cover This was my ...

By Kevin Creighton •

Hidden Hydration – Finding Emergency Water Within the Home

Water is key to our survival. Without it, we’ll perish rather quickly, typically in just a matter of days. As I’ve often said, nobody has ever come through a disaster and been upset that they had too much clean water available to them. Despite our best efforts at storage, there’s always a c...

By Jim Cobb •

Chesty Puller: Most Decorated U.S. Marine in History

Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in U.S. history and has been awarded the nation’s second-highest military award for valor six times, with five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. He fought guerrillas in the Haitian and Nicaraguan �...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •
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