Camping & Survival

Throwback Thursday—The Essential Preppers Guide to Packing a Bug-Out Bag

By Suzanne Wiley   September 3, 2015

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A bug out bag is any bag or container stocked with essential survival items that will see you through any type of emergency or disaster, at least for 24 hours. Usually filled with either water or a way to get safe drinking water, food—like energy bars or MREs—a way to start a fire, copies of important documents and a good knife, but out bag are designed to be a grab and go carry all if you have to evacuate or bug-in at home due to bad weather, power outages or civil unrest. Cheaper Than Dirt! presents its essential guide to packing a bug-out bag. This post highlights the top 10 articles guiding you through prepping for an emergency—earthquakes, storms, flu, zombies, hurricanes and other man-made or natural disasters.

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Firearms

Hi-Point’s Affordable .45 Caliber Carbine

By Bob Campbell   August 24, 2015

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The Hi-Point carbine we are discussing retails for less than $300. I was surprised at the low price and by the performance of this firearm. This is a budget or economy firearm. It isn’t a tack driver at 100 yards, but then few firearms firing a pistol caliber cartridge are. The Hi-Point carbine is a credible home defender, a good recreational shooter, and in a pinch, it will do for small game at modest range. Did we mention the price?

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How-To

“Snakes! Why did it have to be snakes?”

By Woody   August 14, 2015

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If you spend anytime outdoors, eventually you will run into a snake—especially if you live in the Southwestern United States. And pretty much, that snake will be poisonous. For Shooting Gallery, Gun Stories and Down Range TV contributor Ed Head, this means potentially deadly run-ins with rattlesnakes. Don’t let your shooting and outdoor adventures have a tragic outcome—learn how to load your self-defense handgun for snakes in this article.

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Safety and Training

Throwback Thursday: Five Tips for Staying Cool at the Shooting Range

By Suzanne Wiley   August 6, 2015

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Are you a member of a private, open or have your own gun range? If you shoot regularly at a primitive gun range—one without shelter, a clubhouse or designated shooting bays, there are ways to make your day at the range safer and more comfortable with these five tips.

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Safety and Training

Plan to Survive a Gunshot Wound with These Four Practical Steps

By CTD Blogger   July 26, 2015

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There is no excuse for not owning the gear needed to save your life in case the worst happens. Do you keep a blowout kit in your range bag? With these four easy steps, you will be prepared to survive a gunshot wound.

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Camping & Survival

Are These 26 Essential Items Missing From Your Packing List?

By Suzanne Wiley   July 12, 2015

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Are you planning your summer vacation? Is your bug-out bag included on your packing list? It should be. Check out this post to find out if you are missing these 26 essential items that need to go with you on your summer road trip.

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Consumer Information

19 Facts About America’s Independence Day

By Suzanne Wiley   July 3, 2015

How many hotdogs will Americans consume tomorrow? There are plenty of interesting facts about the founding of our great nation you might not know. Check out this list of 19 fun facts about the Declaration of Independence and the Fourth of July.

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Concealed Carry

SIG Sauer P238 Review

By CTD Blogger   July 2, 2015

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In our final installment of winners of the Blogger for a Day contest, Rachel McMurry reviews her new SIG Sauer P238 .380—a high quality and much-loved replacement to her Ruger LC380.

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Camping & Survival

The 10 Most Awesome Camping Tips You Need to Know

By Suzanne Wiley   June 27, 2015

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June 27 kicks off the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout. It is the NWF’s effort to get more children outside. With these 10 great camping tips, your family’s campout will sure to be a hit.

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Firearms

Range Report: Springfield Range Officer Compact 1911

By Bob Campbell   June 23, 2015

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A few years ago, Springfield Armory introduced a pistol that became a great success. The Range Officer is a first-class target pistol well worth its modest price, offering a match-grade barrel and accuracy potential that will win any match. Recently, Springfield has offered the concept in a downsized 1911. Does it live up to Springfield Armory 1911’s legacies? Read to find out in this range report.

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