Related to firearms/weapons as well as information pertaining to defensive tactics.
If you are anything like me, you want to keep your property strictly your property. The idea that someone would steal from you probably sets your blood to boiling, and even the notion that someone might trespass upon your land or some other parcel you own is liable to get you seething with anger. Your … Read more
by Charles If there is one type of long gun that never goes out of style through the decades, it is the shotgun. There is no more ubiquitous gun across America, and much of the world. A shotgun can serve admirably as a multi-purpose hunting and pest control tool afield before coming back inside to … Read more
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 of embarrassment and humiliation, and social rejection. They may fear punishment in the next life. This accountability stays the hand … Read more
by Alexander To even begin to answer this question we must first define a few terms. One, what do we mean by marital arts and two, why would preppers need them? The true meaning of martial arts are those skills that are required by military personnel. This is a very broad category encompassing many, many … Read more
by Reaper Home defense is a crucial cornerstone for anyone living in today’s crime-filed world, and no matter what the media tries to tell us, we all know that the pen doesn’t always beat the sword. It’s not like you’re going to take the time, or risk trying to talk yourself out of a life … Read more
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 … Read more
I’ll tell you what a gunfight is like – scary, real scary. I found it helped if I worked up a rage against someone who was set to kill me, and then forced that rage into a tight ball buried deep in the back of my mind. I remember thinking the first time … Read more
What pistol would you want to carry when hunting/hiking/backpacking in areas where dangerous animals roam? My experience hunting/hiking in areas where big, dangerous animals prowled has been limited to the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire has a few animals which could be considered dangerous including bear, moose, coyote and rumoured wolves. Of course wild … Read more
In a recent post about stockpiling food preps a reader calling himself bob left the following comment; “I’m good. I have an acre of land that I use for gardening that I tend daily, plus I can fish, I can hunt and I’m surrounded by freshwater. If that fails, I’ll take what I need. … Read more
By Bret Gould Unless one lives under a rock, we have seen the dawn of the police state. An overbearing mailed fist that will use Homeland Security, private contractors and Russian troops to disarm us and subjugate us. In this time we will have to use every means at our disposal to survive and … Read more
by D. Weapons gadgets, mods, add-ons, whatever you call them, they all have a weight that also adds to your weapon. I am not against add-ons, they definitely have their place, and over my life time I had been sucked into trying many of them. Almost all of them are useful, just not all at … Read more
THE UN-THOUGHT OF Part 4 by D. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 DEFENSES Plan your defenses in depth. Layer them. Your first defense is patrolling, get some manuals and learn. Patrol one to two clicks out. Vary your routes, exit/entrance and times. Go slow. Be quiet. Stop frequently and listen. Your reason for patrolling … Read more
Body Armor for Dummies by Jesse James, Editor-at-Large No doubt, the vast majority of you are aware of the fact that our federal government seems intent on violating our inalienable right to self-defense, among others. It is entirely possible that we will cross the line where “from my cold, dead hands” ceases to be … Read more
Recently I have been playing a lot of paintball and airsoft. Fun and great exercise. I participated in my first night airsoft game and it was an eye opening experience. I have no military training which I consider a major drawback in the skills department. I have no expertise in night combat either – kinda the … Read more
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 … Read more
Photo courtesy of Marlinfirearms.com 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 that some localities assign to … Read more
Feb 23rd… 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 handle them … Read more
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 … Read more