Camping & Survival

Emergency Fire — Anywhere, Anytime, Under Any Conditions

By Lisa Metheny   May 18, 2013

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Let’s say you are tent camping in the pouring rain, and you are soaked to the skin. Your commonsense tells you to make a fire quickly, but every available stick and kindling you find is equally soaked. What would you do? Not a fun situation to find yourself in, especially if the temperature begins to fall. If you are not careful hypothermia can set in quickly, so it goes without saying, making a fire as fast as possible is vital to your well being.

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Consumer Information

How to Shop for a Gun

By Suzanne Wiley   May 15, 2013

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There is one thing us women know how to do with certainty—and that is how to shop! However, if you are anything like me, shopping for an item you don’t know much about like cars or electronics (in my case) can be daunting and exhausting. I’m skeptical of salespeople and mechanics pulling the wool over my eyes, selling me something I don’t need or over priced. If you are new to the gun world, you might not know exactly where to start when shopping for a gun. To make things a little easier, let us look at shopping for guns like we would shop for clothes or shoes—by occasion, size, price, and looks. To narrow down your choices, first figure out the primary reason you want to purchase a gun. Decide how much you can spend on the gun of your choice. Having a budget will narrow down your choices further.

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Camping & Survival

30 Survival Uses for Sandbags

By Suzanne Wiley   May 12, 2013

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Though great for preventing floodwaters from damaging your home, these made in Indonesia these MIL-SPEC sandbags constructed of heavy gauge polyethylene plastic have many more uses. Each package includes 25 OD green bags that have double stitching at the bottom and the top. Each bag has a hole punched through the top of the bag with a 27-inch long plastic string. They are much larger than what the picture shows. Laid out flat and unfilled they are 26 inches long and 15 inches wide. They hold 40 pounds of sand when filled. Don’t forget to pack a shovel, duct tape and a knife in your bug out kit!

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Camping & Survival

Why You Should Begin Prepping — Today!

By Lisa Metheny   May 11, 2013

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Prepping does not have to be the extreme measures. But you do need to be stockpiling some of the basics just in case something happens, even if it happens on the other side of the country. For me, the term prepping does not conjure up fear; it does not mean I am crazy. In fact, prepping does just the opposite as it gives me a piece of mind knowing I have done my best to prepare for the unexpected.

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Firearms

When the One You Love Doesn’t Love Guns

By Suzanne Wiley   May 8, 2013

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I haven’t dated anyone who hated guns and I don’t recommend that you do either. However, sometimes stuff happens. Maybe you got into guns later in life or you happened to fall head over heals for a guy or a gal where your shooting or hunting hobby just never came up (I’m not exactly sure how that happens, though). Regardless, you think it is about time you introduce guns to your loved one or guide your significant other learn to love guns as much as you do. Number one: do not expect to convert a gun hater to a gun lover. To avoid heartache and frustration, make it your goal to only take the fear of guns out of them and educate them about your sport.

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Camping & Survival

Got a Tourniquet?

By CTD Blogger   May 7, 2013

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In subsequent discussions with like-minded friends, most were under the impression—prior to the bombing—that tourniquets were taboo and had been for decades. A little research revealed the use of tourniquets traces back as far as the Roman Empire and were popular during most of the 1800s and 1900s. It wasn’t until Vietnam Era that doctors came out against their use and most of that was due to a perception that tourniquets were responsible for the amputations. It’s true, some were misused and attached too high unnecessarily sacrificing tissue and others were not tight enough, which can actually increase bleeding, but lives were, and are, being saved by the use of tourniquets.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

A New Breed of Concealed Carry — Versacarry Revolver

By CTD Blogger   May 6, 2013

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The Versacarry is one of the most innovative pistol concealed carrying devices available. It weighs next to nothing, is strong, easy to attach, and offers one of the smoothest draws I have ever experienced. The Versacarry also offers a no questions asked replacement policy that is hard to beat.

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How-To

Handgun Basics 101: Get a Good Grip

By Suzanne Wiley   May 5, 2013

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When I first started shooting handguns, I had issues correctly gripping my handgun. A proper grip will help absorb recoil, provides shots that are more accurate and is safe. Your instinctive grip might be unsafe, especially on a semi-automatic pistol. Every time you pull the trigger to shoot a semi-auto, the slide moves back. If your thumbs are in the way, there is a possibility of the slide hitting them. You can solve many accuracy problems by correcting your grip.

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Camping & Survival

Easy to Make and Take Fire Starters

By Lisa Metheny   May 4, 2013

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All of the material needed to make these do-it-yourself fire starters can usually be found for FREE. We all like free and easy do-it-yourself projects and this one really comes in handy. Lightweight and easy to carry, long-burning fire starters are perfect for backpacking, camping or home use.

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Concealed Carry

Considerations for Concealed Carry Handguns

By CTD Rob   May 2, 2013

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If you ask ten gun store clerks about the best possible concealed carry handgun, you’ll probably get ten different answers. It is a confusing market with a myriad of players and they all claim to have the best of the best. A good place to start when thinking about carrying concealed is finding that perfect balance between handgun size and caliber. Deciding on a concealed carry handgun can be a daunting task. Know what to look for will make your buying choice easier.

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