Zombie Apocalypse
Zombies. They’re everywhere these days. Their vacuous eyes peer back at us from books, TV, movies, and the…
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
IF you’re a shooter, a gunshot wound is as real a possibility as a negligent discharge. One hopes…
Survival’s Big Seven
THE most successful survival strategies are usually the ones that focus on the basics—food, water, first aid, medical,…
The Bug-Out Drill
While opinions differ on exactly what it takes to survive a situation like this, the real determinants are…
Long-Term Ammo Storage
S.W.A.T. has run a number of articles on how best to store emergency supplies: what containers to use,…
Lever Guns for Preppers
I joined the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in January 1977. The issue handgun was a six-inch S&W Model…
Versatile Pump Shotgun for Preppers
I’VE had the good fortune to train with some of the great instructors, most of whom come from…
Multi-Purpose Survival Blades
No single piece of gear is more closely associated with survival than the knife. Even under the most…
Strategies and Gear for Safe Travel
“PREPAREDNESS” is a word that gets thrown around quite a bit these days. Its meaning is often the…
Eight Essential Survival Skills
When a disaster beats a path to your front door, it’s reassuring to know you’re prepared. That means…