[This is a response to recent post A few thoughts on knife fighting.... - Rourke] Rourke, Shotguns are often touted as first response to home invasion or burglary. I arm myself with a SIG P220 .45acp because a pistol telegraphs less around corners than do long guns. I will have my combat knife as [...]
Alright. My very first thought and advice is DO NOT DO IT! Getting into a fight with another person and both yourself and your opponent are armed with knives is tremendously dangerous. To face off against someone with a knife and you are unarmed is flat out insane. I have trained with knives before however the [...]
Photo courtesy of Marlinfirearms.com By Mo Cost and availability: The Marlin 336 retails for around $500 and is among the most ubiquitous rifles on the used market. In its most common configuration (pistol grip, 20” barrel, 30-30) it can usually be had for around $300. Leveraction rifles are typically immune to the restrictions and/or prohibitions [...]
By Sarah Clark 2-23-11 On my 43rd birthday I asked for a unique gift. Not that I really wanted it but I felt like I really needed it. I asked my husband to hire someone to train me to shoot guns. I wanted the whole kit and caboodle about how different guns work, how to [...]
I love guns – of all types. I own several now and they are geared towards the “defensive” catagory and have more purchases planned as the budget (and the wife) will allow. I have recently seen a few newer firearms that I thought were pretty interesting. Figured I would pass these on to you as [...]
A frequent reader sent me the included video about a new non-lethal device for law enforcement use called the “Lazer Dazer“. Basically the device emits a high-intensity laser pattern that disrupts the ability to see. Of concern is the potential of this device to falling into the hands of criminals. Interesting concept. Take care all [...]
It cannot be overstated the need to be able to defend not only yourself and your family – but your property/supplies after TSHTF. Those who have failed to prepare will reach a level of desperation where they very well may come to take from you (and your loved ones). You have no choice but to [...]
Something I made as a teenager to pull a prank on my sister could also be used as a very inexpensive perimeter security device. Using a large mouse/rat trap, a couple of nails, fishing line and some black powder percussion caps – a simple alarm can be built to alert you in the event that something [...]
Being able to handle yourself in a hand-to-hand combat situation is an important part of preparedness. I do not proclaim myself to be to be a martial arts expert – I am not. I have had my share of experience with several forms of martial arts including ju-jitsu, Okinawan-based karate, Filipino-based karate, and Filipino stickfighting. [...]
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