Overview of the Ruger LC9
photo above [CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons by Charles Sturm, Ruger and Co. is popularly known for producing American-made quality, typically overbuilt guns at modest prices. One thing they were not known for […]
Emergency (or Everyday) Food Nuggets
photo above, from left to right: musket balls, chia balls, majoun balls, and space food by Derrick Krane Food nuggets, aka energy nuggets, power chunks, power balls, aka many other names, are small, nutrient dense […]
Comparison: Glock 17 vs. Smith & Wesson M&P9
by Chad For the longest time, there was only one dominant striker-fired polymer pistol. I am speaking of course about the legendary, ubiquitous Glock. So ubiquitous its name is slang for “handgun.” You don’t attain […]
15 Critical Survival Lessons From The Great Depression
by Tara During the Great Depression in the 1930s, nearly every American was worried about where their next meal was coming from – and for how much longer they would have a roof over their […]
How to Detect Human Predators (Now as well as when SHTF)
by Derrick Krane The only thing that keeps some humans from doing unspeakable things is the threat of punishment. If they get caught, they risk incarceration or other legal sanctions, as well as social sanctions […]
Power Gels for Survival
by Derrick Krane Power gels, aka energy gels are small packets of complex carbohydrate syrup, usually some combination of maltodextrin, brown rice syrup, honey, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and flavorings. Though these are technically not […]
16 Survival Expos You Don’t Want to Miss
by Megan When it comes time to learn about new gear, improve your skill set, or pick up some high quality reliable gear, only the best will do. Survival and prepping expos are great ways […]
An Overview of Antifa
by Derrick Krane AntiFa, a portmanteau of Anti-Fascist, is an indigenous terrorist organization. They are described as loosely organized, without a central leadership. They have numerous independent cells throughout the United States, the UK, and […]
On Becoming Hard to Kill
by Derrick Krane Never make it easy for the bad guys. If anyone ever wants to assault you, rob you, rape you or kill you, it should be the hardest thing they have ever done […]
Tips and Guidance for First Time Handgun Buyers
by Contributing Author The purchase of a handgun is often the first item on the itinerary of the new gun owner. The handgun is the typical firearm of self-defense, and a terrific variety of designs, […]
How to Prepare Your Children for Emergencies, Disasters, and SHTF
by Megan The scariest thing you’ll ever face as a parent is the moment you first realize you cannot protect your children from every danger in this world. Sure, you can have some control over […]
What Is Happening with Our Uk Friends?
by Derrick Krane There are a number of disturbing incidents, events and trends taking place in the UK. Muslim refugees who have no concept of western values, or interest in assimilating are invited in to […]
The Critical EDC Items You Should Always Have on You
by Megan “You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays, you breathe, and you risk your life.” Hershel Green, The Walking Dead Just like […]
Silenced Firearms for Survival
by Chad If you are in a situation where the discharge and report of your firearm carries inherent risk owing to disturbance, adding a silencer (AKA suppressor) is the ideal solution to mitigate those risks. […]
The AK Family of Rifles: A Primer
by Chad In the U.S., the AK family of rifles has enjoyed considerable, if controversial, popularity among civilians and American enthusiasm for it is today higher than ever. The AK-47 and its variants are the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Shooting for Preppers
by Contributing Author If you are a prepper, chances are you have made firearms a part of your plans. Maybe you are new to the gun, having decided to start prepping recently, or maybe you […]
Safe and Secure Apartment Living
by Derrick Krane Burglary is the intrusion into an unoccupied or believed to be unoccupied commercial or residential property with intent to steal items within. Home invasion is the intrusion into an occupied or believed […]
Tricked-Out: A Guide to Firearm Attachments and Modifications
by Chad ***DISCLAIMER: This article is not to be treated as a recommendation or instructions to install, modify or remove any component of any firearm. The author is not a gunsmith. Neither survivalsullivan.com, its principals, […]
The Great Debate – Revolver vs Semi
by Chad If there was ever a topic on guns in our modern age that has been covered extensively, it is this one. A dead horse beaten beyond recognition, a broken record played ad nauseum, […]
Comparison: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
by Chad Americans are brand loyal, and Americans also love to fight about our preferred brands: ask any group of guys, “Ford or Chevy?” and watch the fur fly. People are passionate about their tools […]
26 Survival Uses for a Knife
by Nick A survival knife is probably the single most versatile tool in your BOB, INCH or GO bag, but did you know quite how much you could do with it? Here are 25 different […]
7 Laws That Are Talking Away Our Freedom
by Isabella America has a unique constitution that was founded on the principle that people have rights; not rights granted to them by a benevolent government but by a Creator God. Our constitution recognizes our […]
Nuclear Attack Preparation from A to Z
by Chad You curse moving out of the city for the umpteenth time. Rush hour traffic has turned your comparatively short 12 mile commute home into a snail’s-pace exercise in patience. You wait for your […]
The Value of Strategic Deterrence for National Security
by Derrick Krane Deterrence is about striking fear in your enemy, causing them to doubt, hesitate, and change or stay their plans. It is the message that aggression will be answered with force, and the losses […]