There is quite a bit of contention in the world of prepping and survival on whether or not one considers themselves a prepper or a survivalist. People were given a week to prepare for Hurricane Sandy. Was stocking up on fresh water, food, alternative cooking methods, flashlights and batteries crazy? Not at all. I think we can all agree on calling it smart.
Read More >Discover how to use the MTM Survivor Can to store your guns and ammunition (plus other survival gear) for an emergency situation. In fact, it is actually a burial vault that can easily handle several items such as emergency cash, documents, precious metals and survival gear
Read More >Starbucks Coffee Company CEO Howard Schultz issued a statement last week that respectfully requested its customers to “no longer bring firearms into our stores or outdoor seating areas — even in states where ‘open carry’ is permitted — unless they are authorized law enforcement personnel.” A survey of comments on the company’s website and Facebook page shows that gun owners are mostly unhappy about the request and will stop frequenting the stores, but a few are willing to cut Starbucks some slack and stay with the store.
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Before the .357 SIG’s introduction in 1994, no other round could match the .357 Magnum’s performance in a semi-automatic pistol. Many experts—self-defense gun instructors and writers—along with many law enforcement professionals believe the .357 SIG has just the right combination of features to make it a near perfect self-defense round.
Read More >As the days become shorter and the leaves begin to change, hunters across this great nation are preparing for their respective seasons in mind, body, and spirit. Guns come out of storage; decoys cleaned and repainted. Bows are shot and deer silhouette targets are popping up in suburban backyards. Read this article to learn more about preparing for your first big game hunt.
Read More >September is National Preparedness Month. FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, sponsors of the effort, use this month to encourage Americans to prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Many of us already have our plan in place and a bug-out bag stocked and ready. Others are just starting out and need a little guidance. Not only does building a local prepper community with those you trust fight off isolation, it provides help and security. If your friends and family aren’t prepared, make National Preparedness month the time you talk to them about the importance of preparing.
Read More >Your arsenal wasn’t built in a day, and your body won’t be either. Start with basic exercises. Think about your stance for shooting. It doesn’t matter if it’s an Isosceles or Weaver stance, kneeling or prone, what’s the most important component? Read this article to learn more.
Read More >For women, making sure you can get to your concealed weapon is essential, as is safety.Whether you choose an inside-the-waistband option or the DeSantis IWB Tuck or one of the most versatile designs to come along (The Betty from Looper), there are many options to make sure you have that handgun with you and easily accessible when you need it.
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Discover the versatile Rio 12 gauge buckshot: It’s inexpensive, readily available and works great for home defense and taking out a pest. They’re great for moving from a training with birdshot to training with the real thing so students get the “feel” for the field.
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Hunters can now add elk to their activities due to the increase in restoration and conversation programs in many areas of the United States. Read the post for more information and a great recipe for using the elk you bagged.
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