2026 National Preparedness Month – America Stands Ready

September was declared National Preparedness Month back in 2004. It was a response to the tragic events of 9/11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as other agencies, recognized the need for an increase in civilian emergency preparedness. Once upon a time, the United States h...

By Jim Cobb

Clear Winners? Translucent AR-15 Magazines

For the better part of the last two decades, polymer AR-15 magazines have dominated the market, as most clearly represented by Magpul’s PMAG introduced back in 2007.  Since then, polymer magazines have evolved substantially, and you can now find every capacity, feature, and color you can t...

By Ryan Domke

Why You Need a Survival Axe

Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool...

By Ryan Domke

How My EDC Evolved as a Parent

Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...

By Ryan Domke

New MTM Limited-Edition America250 Ammo Crates in 5-Can & 4-Can Models

The American spirit is strong in innumerable firearm companies this year as we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation. Another company that is getting in on that action is MTM Case-Gard with their America250  collection of products that includes a 4-can and 5-can set for any of your uni...

By Adam Scepaniak

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

Qore Performance Launches Bulk Purchasing to Meet Surging Demand

Knoxville, TN — July 10, 2026 — Qore Performance, Inc., the industry leader in personal thermoregulation and hydration technologies, has launched bulk pallet ordering for its core hydration and cooling technologies, ICEPLATE® and ICEFLASK®. This streamlined pipeline is designed to allow def...

By Eric G
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