Safety and Training

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 20: What to do if You Run Off the Road

By Suzanne Wiley   November 13, 2013

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When roads are slick, it is highly probable you can run right off the road. Depending on how steep of an embankment or ditch you end up in, you might be able to get yourself out. Before attempting to get your car back on the road, call for help. Tie a brightly colored cloth, bandana or distress flag to your antenna so rescuers can see you. In an extreme circumstance, you can try to get your car back on the road. Follow these 10 tips:

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Safety and Training

You Can Rack a Slide. It’s Technique, Not Strength.

By Suzanne Wiley   November 13, 2013

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If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I can’t rack the slide. It’s too hard,” I’d probably have a condo in the Keys. In fact, when I started shooting, I thought I wasn’t able to operate all semi-automatic handguns either. Believe me, ladies; I understand your slide intimidation. However, have no fear! Regardless of what you may think, it is not your strength or lack thereof that enables you to rack a slide properly—it’s learning the correct technique.

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Safety and Training

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 19: 15 Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice

By Suzanne Wiley   November 12, 2013

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Driving in snow and ice is treacherous. As a rule of thumb, if you can avoid going out—you should. Snow and ice can hit at any time, though and none of us wants to be stuck at work any longer than we have to be, so when driving in severe winter weather is unavoidable, follow these top 15 safety tips for driving in snow and ice.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 18: The 5 Best In-depth Winter Weather Posts

By Suzanne Wiley   November 11, 2013

We are little over a half way through our 30 days of preparing for severe winter weather. So far, you should be geared up and ready to face a blizzard on the roadways and a snow-in at home. If you have been following, you have winterized your home and car and both your house and vehicle are stocked with enough supplies to ride out a winter storm. So far all posts have merely skimmed the surface of prepping, each covering simply the basics. In the past, The Shooter’s Log has gone more in-depth in winter weather survival. Today, Day 18 is a good day to revisit the following past posts.

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Archery

Women Afield—The Art of Archery: How a Compound Bow is Made

By Lisa Metheny   November 11, 2013

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Did you ever wonder what goes into making a compound bow? There are many different bow manufactures and so many great models to choose from for every level of shooter. Archery season is in full swing around the county and may very well be one of the most exciting ways to hunt whitetail. Read this article to learn more.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 17: The Best Entrenching Tools for Winter

By Suzanne Wiley   November 10, 2013

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Entrenching tools or e-tools are an invaluable item to keep in your car during winter. These spade-like tools are good for moving dirt and snow and for loosening up hard earth. Originally designed for soldiers to dig their own trenches and foxholes and for use as a close quarter, back-up weapon, entrenching tools are distinguishable due to its spade and pickaxe combo appearance. Though not as effective as a full-sized shovel, especially for moving snow, an entrenching tool will still help out in a pinch.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 16: 10 Tips for Building a Fire in the Snow

By Suzanne Wiley   November 9, 2013

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Making a fire on the fly is tough already without snow and ice on the ground. I hope you never have to fend for yourself over night in a winter storm, but in case you must—knowing how to start a fire in wet and adverse conditions can save your life. First, get the basic fire building skills down. Since building a fire in wet weather is a bit more challenging, here are 10 tips to get a fire going in the snow.

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Camping & Survival

Customizing Your Survival Kit

By Lisa Metheny   November 9, 2013

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The unexpected can, and does, happen and being prepared with a customized survival kit makes it a bit easier to handle. Get prepared with this list of essentials and tips on how to store your survival kit in a space-saving way.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 15: Care for Your Elders

By Suzanne Wiley   November 8, 2013

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Mortality rates increase by 15 percent in the winter over summer. Hypothermia, flu, pneumonia, falls, carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires all contribute to the higher rate during colder months. Elderly citizens are more at risk to suffer the consequences of winter weather. Even people as young as 60 years old are susceptible. Do you have elderly neighbors or family members without much support? The best thing you can do for them is make sure they are prepared for winter weather. Here is a checklist of things you can do for the elderly to keep them safe:

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