More evidence as to why no other country has tried to invade the United States……. John is ready to make judgement with……. This is my “Go To” gun entry……Taurus Judge Public Defender .410/.45LC. Here in Colorado these two calibers are easily found. And this will allow me to get to the “bigger stuff” depending on the SHTF … Read more
The exquisite display of armageddon armament continues……….. The legendary Mr. Choate sent the following……. Its a Sun Devil AR, the receiver and upper are machined out of solid Billet Al. It has an ACOG TA33-8 scope on it with Diamondhead flip sights, ERGO grip and Choate Telescoping stock. The selector says SAFE and ZOMBIES which I thought … Read more
Another installment of firearm awesomeness………. Jason sent the following…… The weapon is a specially ordered, during my last deployment, Smith & Wesson M&P 15 with an Aimpoint H-1 and a Surefire X400. I chose this weapon because it is the weapon that I am most familiar with, having served in the Army for over … Read more
The awesomeness continues…………… Christain said…….. My “Go To Gun” is the CZ SP01 9mm. It’s a reliable and accurate gun right out of the box. I have a 200 lumen light with laser attached to it to as well. A couple of well placed 9mm defensive loads should put down even the most determined … Read more
SHTF? Here is what these folks would grab and go….. Trevor entered the following…… Jim sent the following….. Depending on the circumstances- fight in the house or fighting with targets beyond 100 meters (CARBINE distances), I go to this set up. PS90 5.7x28mm Triple rail with dual mags. That’s 100 rounds on the weapon. … Read more
SHTF? Here is what these folks would rely on….. In an emergency SHTF situation , my boys and I are pretty much set to go. I’m in the middle with my trusty Remington 870 12ga. in my hands and my Ruger Security Six 357magnum on my hip. On my left, in the picture, is … Read more
More awesome SHTF weapons…….. Dave sent the following: I know the .50 Beowulf wouldn’t be the first choice for many, but my wife’s BOG is my 5.56 which leaves me with this until I get something else. It has more range than a handgun or shotgun and leaves a bigger hole than most … Read more
More awesome SHTF “Go To” guns……. A Glock 21 inside my ‘business camo’ briefcase. Why a Glock 21? I’ve always loved the .45ACP, and if I can carry something that holds 13+1 of those dandy little critters? I’m all for it. (Yes, I should have used a pencil to trace around the lines of … Read more
Another installment of prepper “Go To” guns……. Ed is ready for TSHTF – and says…… Warm hearth, cool gun, and always ready! From BP…… DPMS AR and G21 with GTL light laser… AR platform because I have the most experience with it from Marines and my youth. I’ve taken deer with the … Read more
Another installment showing fellow preppers SHTF “Got To” guns……. Bradley sent the following……. This is my Quick Reaction AR. Adjustable stock Aimpoint with optional 4X flip the side magnification. It has a heavy barrel with Harris bipod, which helps keep the recoil down and on target. Remember, if it is worth having one, it is worth … Read more
A few more awesome entries…………. Jeff says……. “My AR! For its versatility, range and capacity. With the red dot setup its ready for CQB or at range depending on how brave the zombies are!” John says………… “My everyday carry gun is a Wilson Combat CQB in 9mm, 9mm is plentiful, and the … Read more
by Concerned Marksman I have seen numerous posts and websites about prepping and survival and even more posts about shooting and some great pictures of firearms. However, one thing I have yet to see is a post that will help the new prepper with the fundamentals of shooting or a refresher for the experienced marksman. … Read more
One of the big advantages to the shotgun is the ability to use different ammunition depending upon the application. Slugs can reach out and bird shot can cover a wide area at closer ranges. In an effort to gain a bit more knowledge over a few different 12 gauge shells – I decided to do … Read more
by The Survivor In this article I would like to talk about why you should have enough ammunition available to you. I am a firm believer that you are better off with two firearms and 1000+ rounds of ammo for each, that 20 firearms and only 100 round of ammo for each. If you have … Read more
by Sawbo When considering a sidearm today there is an almost infinite number of possibilities. For a wise prepper and future survivor of TEOTWAWKI there is only three: The Colt 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, The Glock 23 chambered in .40 Smith and Wesson, and The Beretta M9/92 Series chambered in 9mm. How have I … Read more
I find the .22LR the most fun cartridge to shoot. Cheap with low recoil – a few dollars can provide a few hours of shooting fun. With that said – there are also many .22LR firearms that can be purchased inexpensively. Over the Thanksgiving holiday I visited my brother on Georgia who lives on 42 acres … Read more
I recently received a box of 50 rounds of .30 Carbine. I have had the bug to shoot my M1 Carbine for the past few weeks and this past weekend finally had the opportunity. I loaded up a couple of 15 round magazines as well as one 30 rounder (only 20 rounds in it). The ammo I … Read more
A few months ago I was in the market for a .22LR pistol. After looking at numerous models available – I selected the Smith & Wesson 22A. Why? Well – my local gun shop had it in stock for one. I read several reviews on it and liked what was reported. I also had an … Read more
The Ruger 10/22 is the rimfire rifle which most all others are compared. Most every like-minded survivalist I know owns one (or more). I have decided to add another 10/22 to my collection. Why? In many ways a semi-automatic .22 rifle is an ideal SHTF weapon. It is lightweight, easy to shoot, and equally at … Read more
Maybe not for your typical severe winter storm or short term power outage – but in a long-term WROL situation, having firearm maintenance supplies is important. Keeping your firearms functioning properly – well….. just makes sense doesn’t it? So – what type of things should be put back? First – cleaning supplies. An assortment of … Read more
by Gilfner I recently completed a project AR-15, M-4 style. I am really pleased with how it came out. There are some advantages to building one yourself. First is cost, but not necessarily the overall cost. It’s the ability to “pay as you go”. What I mean by this is you can pay for the … Read more
By Gilfner Lately I’ve been thinking real hard about firearms in a TEOTWAWKI situation. Maybe it’s just me trying to find a way to justify to my wife the purchase of more guns. I really love guns of all types, they just fascinate me and I can’t really explain why. Part of what I’ve been … Read more
Just in case of a zombie squirrel attack – I have taken steps to prepare to protect my family. Introducing the UMAREX EBOS fully automatic BB machine gun. The EBOS (which stands for Electronic Burst of Steel) is just plain fun! Running at a cost of a little over $100, this airgun provides a lot of fun … Read more
by Amber Waldroup When it comes to guns, I admit, I let my husband handle them. He knows the ins and outs of each gun, how to take them apart, clean them, and put them back together, and what to shoot with what gun. He lets me handle the food and other supplies. I know … Read more