Ammunition
Slug Up! Shotgun Ammo Choices for Defense
The shotgun is the most effective weapon for personal defense if you practice and it is using the right load. Read this post to make the best choice.
Read More >
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Liquid Gold in a Jar
Every home prepper should keep a supply of honey on hand. Read this article to learn alternative uses for this liquid gold.
Read More >
Safety and Training
Home Invasions, Do You Have a Plan of Action? Part 2
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.
Read More >
Military
How to Buy, Collect and Repurpose Military Surplus Gear and Equipment
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.
Read More >
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Take the Top Off
Canned food is an excellent survival staple, but can you open it without a conventional can opener or other helper tools? Read this tip to learn one way to open a can without using any tools.
Read More >
Hunting and Outdoors
Gearing Up for Wild Hogs
Hogs may be the perfect game animal whether you are a novice hunter or seasoned veteran. Hogs are smart, tough, great eating and cheap to hunt. Best of all, in most areas you can hunt hogs year-round, so you’ll never again have an excuse to stay home on the couch waiting for the season to open.
Read More >
Concealed Carry
The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield—A Small Handgun, A Giant Step Forward
Among the most impressive of the new generation of wonder 9 pistols is the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield, chambered for the 9mm Luger. Although a a variation on the Smith and Wesson Military and Police self-loading pistol, it differs considerably from the other M&P pistols. It is trim, lightweight and has a great fit in the hand.
Read More >
Firearms
Do I Really Need to Clean my Handgun? Even if it is a GLOCK?
Every firearm, from every manufacturer, needs maintained to last a long time and be ready when you need it. There are fewer gunsmiths around to help you do this, so take the time to read about your gun, take it apart (carefully) and keep it cleaned and maintained with the simple instructions included in this post.
Read More >Consumer Information
Concealed Carry vs. Open Carry
We want to know what you think about concealed carry versus open carry. Take our short survey and tell us what you think. All responses are anonymous and collected for informational purposes only. We will share the results in a few weeks.
Read More >
Firearms
My Favorite LC—The LC9
The Ruger LC9 is a lightweight, with a great grip and great design features including combat-worthy sights. It is accurate and a great addition for anyone needing a good defense pistol Read the post for details.
Read More >