Mar 26
I know what you are thinking, what a terrible idea! Using a storage unit as a secondary cache location is nuts, after all if T-SHTF people will be breaking into storage units left and right and all of your gear will most likely be stolen! I must concede that the possibility does exist. Yes it’s …
Mar 20
By JM Our every day carry (EDC) equipment is a balancing act. We want more, but have to keep it manageable. So why not make some of the needed equipment stylish but still functional. You can find people of all ages wearing paracord bracelets, but are they wearing them for fashion reasons or is it …
Mar 19
By CJ Preface As a former law enforcement officer, I have had the benefit of seeing the other side of the fence. In my time as a LEO, I learned from a number of citizens first-hand how readily the freedom we have as Americans is given up by the misinformed and undereducated. I wanted to …
Mar 18
Let’s face it, we don’t have piles of ammunition lying around just waiting to be shot which was all paid for by sponsors. While getting out to the range is fun and necessary, there is much that can be done within the comfort of your own home which can (given enough time) drastically improve your …
Mar 15
The fact is there might be a time when carrying a concealed firearm might not be an option. During that time one could be confronted with a dangerous situation in which “coming to blows” seems inevitable. In most cases if you find yourself in that position, you will be forced to deal with someone who …
Mar 14
When was the last time you conducted an inventory of all your preps, or all of the items in your home for that matter? Do you have this information in hard copy format as well as stored electronically? It can be a somewhat of a hassle, but conducting bi-annual inventories can have several benefits. First and most …
Mar 08
Lots of hype concerning ammunition and magazines these days. With some lawmakers pushing to restrict online ammo sales and magazine capacity (in some states this has already happened) the market and consumers have both reacted. Supplies are slim, with “in stock” notification emails going out and quantities being snatched up in mere minutes. Prices are …
Mar 07
Our friend Chris over at SimplyHike.co.uk recently conducted an extensive poll which asked the question: What do you think is the most probable cause to end life, as we know it? Chris compiled the data and put together this outstanding infographic. Personally I believe an economic/financial collapse is entirely possible and would cause much consternation, but our …
Mar 06
If you have a bit of time on your hands check out some of these popular YouTube videos. Water and food storage, get home bag construction, communications and bugging out are all popular topics covered. Of course I have written about all of these topics but it never hurts to explore other people’s opinions. Enjoy! …
Mar 05
Sometimes you don’t feel like going to the gym, or maybe you don’t even have a gym membership at all. Yet it’s always there, in the back of your mind, the feeling that you need to do something to get your heart rate up on any given day. It might be the guilt from a …
Mar 04
For those of you who might be interested in acquiring a plate carrier in the near future, I give you a review / head to head competition of two popular brands. This post will be heavy on pictures (click to enlarge), bullet points and rather lengthy. Before I continue there are a few questions I …
Mar 01
You might have a sweet looking tactical kit sitting in your closet, maybe you’ve even worn it out on the flat range a few times. Yet how practical is it and have you truly field tested your equipment? If you really put your equipment through the paces flaws could become exposed which might change your …
Feb 28
Many of us have family members which walk about on 4 legs rather than two, and these critters will accompany us through thick and thin if T-SHTF. The simple fact is the our dogs, cats, and other pets are part of the family and we should prep for their needs as well as our own. …
Feb 27
By Ditch Doctor We all love to get a good bargain, and you can get bargains at a dollar store on some items. However if you are prepping for a disaster, you need to stay away from these things at a dollar store: 1. Batteries: I saw Panasonic and Sunbeam on the shelf and both …
Feb 25
By Chris We live comfortable lives, at a great remove from our distant ancestors who were content with a dry cave and a full stomach. In the event of an emergency or life-changing disaster we too will have three basic needs; food, shelter and warmth. In preparation for an apocalyptic crisis it is advisable to …
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