Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer Day 2: Spring and Summer Weather Events

By Suzanne Wiley   March 2, 2014

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Spring and summer bring just as many weather extremes as winter does. Severe spring and summer weather in the form of hurricanes, thunderstorms, floods and tornadoes cause devastation, destruction and loss of life. You need to prepare for the coming potential weather much like you did for winter. However, instead of blankets, you will need alternative ways to stay cool and take extra precautions to stay safe during supercell thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornados. Severe weather, rather it is in winter, spring or summer has the potential to cause power outages and loss of utilities. Are you ready?

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Spring Storms and the Stinging Heat of Summer Day 1: Know What to Prepare For

By Suzanne Wiley   March 1, 2014

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Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet and summer will be upon us before we know it. There is plenty to look forward to—longer days, warmer weather, camp outs and barbecues, fishing, spring hunting season, and comfortable temperatures for shooting outdoors. Spring and summer come with faults, though. Weather can be dangerous. The erratic and scorching summer heat leads to illness, rolling blackouts and sunburns. In the next 30 days, I will post a new tip every day to help you prepare for the next six months.

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Firearms

The Affordable Tactical 12-Gauge Stevens 320

By Bob Campbell   February 25, 2014

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The 12 gauge Stevens 320 is affordable, reliable, fast handling and offers some comfort in a dangerous world. With a great pistol grip stock for rapid handling and many options for slugs, it is the author’s newest truck gun. Read the post for details and discover how to put it to good use as part of your personal defense arsenal.

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Safety and Training

Home Invasions, Do You Have a Plan of Action? Part 2

By Lisa Metheny   February 22, 2014

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Preparing for an invader in your home is the best way to protect you and your loved ways. Check this post for ways to plan ahead and stay safe.

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Military

How to Buy, Collect and Repurpose Military Surplus Gear and Equipment

By Suzanne Wiley   February 21, 2014

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So, you want to start collecting military surplus gear or maybe you have compared prices with modern hunting and camping equipment prices to surplus prices. Whatever your reason, your curiosity has piqued an interest in purchasing military surplus items. Maybe you have questions and concerns about quality and condition—totally understandable. It can be difficult to judge via a picture online and information can be equally as difficult to find. There are a limited number of resources when you attempt to research a particular piece—especially when it comes to foreign military surplus. Not sure where to start? I hope this quick-start guide will be a good starting point to start your collection.

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