Travel Preparedness
Many of us travel frequently. Business trips, family events and vacations, and general day-to-day commuting can place us…
MENTORING NEW SHOOTERS: Training the Next Generation
We’ve all seen Internet videos of someone trying a high-powered gun for the first time. Often it ends…
Jack of All Trades: SPARtool Multipurpose Survival Tool
Purpose-built or task-specific tools are just that: designed for a specific task and purpose. They usually work exceptionally well for that specific task, and marginally well, poorly or are downright dangerous when used outside of the design scope.
Functional Gear: To Solve Tactical Problems
The tactical world is overrun with gimmicks, useless bolt-on trinkets, and various snake-oil peddlers. Some of these items are ridiculous, and only good for a laugh by those who might need to rely on their gear in the real world. Other items could actually hinder functionality and become a risk to life and limb.
The Evacuation Challenge: Getting Out of Dodge in Your Dodge
Bug Out Bags (BOBs), Get-Home Bags, and stored food and supplies give you the edge if you need to set these emergency plans in motion, and hopefully you’ve trained and practiced for those scenarios.
Don’t Be a Square: Practicing Off the X
Many of us train frequently in the various martial arts, including firearms. If you live in a city,…
Survival Food Storage
Storage Equilibrium THE Obama-fueled gun, magazine, ammo and components famine is finally abating somewhat. On several occasions,…
Hidden Treasure: Survival Storage
Cache (Kash), noun 1. A hidden store of provisions, weapons, treasure, etc. 2. The place where such a…