ATS Mini V4 – A Palm-Sized Radio for Emergencies

I feel like most would agree that being able to gather intelligence about the situation is a critical need in a disaster or crisis. You can only make an informed decision about what to do if you have information to act upon. That’s where the ATS Mini V4 comes into play. When I was growing [&#82...

By Jim Cobb

ARs for Bear Defense: Practical Choice or Potential Disaster?

Bear defense is a popular, and opinion-driven topic with the focus on big bores and heavy slugs. But is the AR-15 most of us already have good enough? The post ARs for Bear Defense: Practical Choice or Potential Disaster? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

The Big Mistake Of Not Having A Dedicated Range Bag

One thing that all of us eventually learn as gun owners is the value and the necessity of having a dedicated and made for the purpose range bag. Sometimes people…

By Jacob Paulsen

How Long Does It Last? Food Safety After a Power Outage

In the wake of disaster or crisis, food safety is crucial. It’s bad enough to lose power, but contracting a foodborne illness is just adding insult to injury. This is especially true if you don’t have running water, either. The moment power is cut to your fridge and freezer, the inside of tho...

By Jim Cobb

America’s Rapid-Fire Flintlock: The Remarkable Chambers Gun

America’s quest for greater firepower isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the desire for increased firepower can be traced to the earliest days of the United States and the repeating flintlock designs of Joseph G. Chambers. Multi-shot weapons were not unheard of in the late 18th century, but the...

By Tom Laemlein

Reasons to Beat Feet – When Does Bugging Out Make Sense?

The ideal plan in a crisis or disaster is to be able to shelter in place at home. That’s where most of your stuff is located, and it’s where you’ll likely be the most comfortable. However, there are situations where evacuation, or bugging out as we call in the prepper world, is going to be ...

By Jim Cobb

McDonnell F3H Demon: Troubled Transition to Supersonic Flight

The McDonnell F3H Demon was a single-seat, carrier-based jet fighter developed for the United States Navy in the 1950’s. This aircraft represents a critical but troubled chapter in American naval aviation: one that pushed the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation toward design philosophies that would ...

By Richard Johnson

How Much Ammo to Stockpile For Training and SHTF

You don’t need 50,000 rounds unless you’re leading a fire team. However, you do need enough ammo to stay trained up and proficient, defend your home, and weather the next panic-buying or supply disruption.

By Scott Witner
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