The Best Survival Weapon…Ever?

December 13, 2013 First of all, I'm a fan of guns. I own a bunch of 'em. But no true survivalist could ever call themselves “protected” in a post-collapse environment without a good gun OR a good...

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SANITATION: Stay Clean, Stay Healthy, Survive

December 9, 2013 It blows my mind how many times I’ve seen someone emerge from a stall in a public restroom and walk out without washing their hands. Yet basic hygiene and hand washing goes a huge...

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The Real Science Behind A Gunfight

November 25, 2013 Gunfight! What do you see when you hear that? The fictional version of what  we conjure up in our mind when we hear the word “gunfight,” for most people anyway, comes from...

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“Need To Know” Rules When Picking Edible & Medicinal Plants

November 22, 2013 Next to mastering fire, a knowledge of plants is considered one of the most difficult, complex and one of the truer signs of being a genuine expert in survival.  There are other skills...

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16 Creature Comforts For When You Need To Bug In

November 18, 2013 How to Hunker Down in Comfort Have some warm coffee or hot chocolate. Pack toiletries. Bring shaving gear. Bring snacks and other comfort foods. Utilize board games, playing cards, puzzles,...

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Can Your Machete Hack it?

May 6, 2013 Sometimes I realize it’s easier to make the tool I need than to spend hours or days trying to  find one that's already just the way I want it. This was true once again when...

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Check Out My New Toy: The ATAX

December 27, 2012 It took almost 2 months to get to me.. but check out my new toy: The ATAX is a blade designed by the late Ron Hood, to be the ultimate outdoor companion and talk about a conversation piece!...

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How To Arrive Safely: Winter Driving

December 24, 2012 AAA  is predicting that 93.3 million Americans will hit the road over the next few days. That’s 1.6 percent more than last year and just 400,000 people shy of the 2006 record....

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Do You Blame The Bullet?

December 20, 2012 I am sickened and I am saddened. I want to first and foremost say that my heart goes out to the victims of the shooting in Connecticut. The actions of Adam Lanza were despicable. There is...

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