FINISH THE FIGHT!
He was P.O.’d because he’d fired several shots from his AR at a range of ten yards and…
Against All Odds: Ranger Rick Paracord Survival Kit
When I look at new gear for evaluation, I always think of multi-use options. For those thinking “outside the box,” there are many creative ways to use the Ranger Rick Paracord Survival Kit.
Offbeat: RAT Fire Kit
The milspec green anodized aluminum capsule measures one inch in diameter and is 4.25 inches long. The unit weighs 2.5 ounces, which is a little heavier than most fire starters, but has the added advantage of a waterproof tinder container.
Against All Odds: USMC Survival Kit
During a tactical training class I attended several years ago, the question of survival/E&E (escape & evasion) kits came up. After a quick round-table discussion, it became clear that the students’ definition of survival gear was extra food.
Against All Odds: Constructing Natural Shelters
In the November issue, we covered simple shelters that can easily be located and utilized in various wilderness…
AGAINST ALL ODDS: Natural Survival Shelters
People get lost in the wild for a number of reasons. We may all have had that feeling of a sudden loss of orientation at one time or another. It doesn’t take much before the feeling of panic strikes.
Bulletproof Mind: Application of the Combat Mindset
While it can successfully be argued that bullseye shooting can teach a lot about marksmanship, it is also a fact that marksmanship is but one-third of the Combat Triad (the other two sides being Manipulation/Tactics and Mindset).
Against All Odds: Kestrel Pocket Weather Tracker
Having evaluated all types of survival tools in our jungle training school, it’s rare that I run across…
Offbeat: SWAT-T Tourniquet
According to a number of sources in the medical field, a significant injury to an artery located in an extremity is capable of causing unconsciousness and leading to eventual death in as little as ten minutes.
Against All Odds: Field Trauma Kit: Beyond Band-Aids
In the September 2008 issue of S.W.A.T., Jeff Randall answered the request of some readers by writing about remote first aid. Jeff did a good job of covering what you may face once you leave the safety of your home, though I should really say, once you leave the safety of your bed, since most accidents occur in the home.