Choosing a good knife
Knifes and hunting seem to go together. I have a modest collection of knives for use general DIY and for hunting. Dave Markowitz over at the Survival & Emergency Preparedness blog has an...
View ArticleKnifes, machetes and tomahawk
Dave at the Survival and Emergency Preparedness Blog has written a few new posts A Pair of Victorinox Pioneers My Victorinox Pioneer that I bought in the early 80s has been my favorite EDC pocketknife...
View ArticleThe 1 Pound Pack-Rifle (And Fishing Pole!)
A pack rifle is a rifle small enough to be carried in a backpack. They are generally chambered in small caliber cartridges, such as the .22 LR or .410 shot shell, and are used for hunting, survival and...
View ArticleThe $23,999 Z.E.R.O Kit (Zombie Extermination, Research and Operations)
OpticsPlanet has put together the ultimate zombie kit. Do you have a lot of money, but not a lot of time to research and buy all the zombie kit you need? If so the Z.E.R.O Kit is for you. $23,999 buys...
View ArticleFremont Knives “Farson” Survival tool
Here is an interesting blade that you’ve never thought of owning. The Fremont Knives “Farson” Blade. An interesting modern day take on a prehistoric design which was found in the Great Red Desert in...
View ArticleMy “Ultimate” Survival Shotgun
After a super busy year and a broken finger during a 3-gun match, I’ve finally gotten around to finalizing my “Ultimate” Survival Shotgun from the initial post earlier this year. I received a lot of...
View ArticleTaurus First 24 Kits
Taurus has introduced a pair of survival kits that feature the company’s handguns. According to Taurus, the kits are “designed to assist you for the first 24 hours of a horrific catastrophe.” One kit...
View ArticleHow to Shoot a rifle with No Sights.
Kirsten Joy Weiss shares some tips on how to shoot a rifle in case the worst happens. You scope or your blade sight breaks off. She chooses a point above the receiver and a point on the barrel. Then...
View ArticleSEAL Shot 27 Times & Gets the Job Done
I am absolute awe of the tenacity and never-give-up attitude of Special Forces. Adding to the litany of reasons that I am grateful that rough men stand at the door is the story of SEAL Senior Chief...
View ArticleThe Curious History of the Bushmaster Bullpup Pistol
Medium.com has posted up a fascinating story into the history of what ultimately became the Bushmaster Pistol Bullpup. As part of their War is Boring series, they stumble upon and cover something that...
View ArticleDPx Gear Knives
DPx Gear is a company that strives to make tools that can endure the most extreme environments. Here are a few examples of DPx Gear’s survival blades and what they can do. The two blades we have to...
View ArticleBush Pilot Survival Kit
Whether you’re a bush pilot, a hunter, or simply an outdoors aficionado, you should have a good quality survival kit. When you picture that kit in your mind you undoubtedly envision a first aid kit...
View ArticleNational Preparedness Month
Did you know that September was National Preparedness Month in the United States? The firearms world frequently overlaps with other realms of interest like outdoor sports and politics. Another area of...
View ArticleTFB’s 6th Day Of Christmas: First Aid And Survival
Right in the middle of TFB’s 12 Days of Christmas are the least glamorous gift suggestions. But sometimes the least flashy presents, the ones you fail to buy for yourself, are the most satisfying to...
View ArticleSteyr AUG Survival Kit in Pelican case
The ultimate kit for a prepper? Steyr Arms Inc. showed a prototype at SHOT Show of a Steyr AUG Survival Kit. The rifle, in high visibility orange, comes in a Pelican case and includes two 30 round...
View ArticleThe MAD knife from Brazil
Survival knives, utility knives, combat knives, shooting knives… They have appeared by the dozens in the market along the years, and for the real blade buffs today’s choices are virtually limitless....
View ArticleTNW Firearms Aero Survival Rifle Now Chambered in .22LR
TNW Firearms has recently announced that the .22LR version of their Aero Survival Rifle is now available for preorder. This firearm has been chambered in a number of handgun cartridges (9mm,...
View ArticleThe Rimfire Report: Reloading 22LR During the Apocalypse
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this series we discuss, explore and review various aspects of the rimfire world. Today we’ll discuss the concept of reloading 22LR. With the...
View Article5.11 Tactical Expands the ABR Academy for 2024 – More Class Times!
5.11 Tactical’s ABR Academy classes were insanely popular after making a return in early 2023. They were so popular in fact that 5.11 has just announced that they’ll be further expanding their ABR...
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