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Being prepared and thinking smart will take the edge off a winter blackout. Here are a few tips.

Living Ready Magazine wasn't too worried about the Mayan Doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012. But that doesn't mean there aren't real disasters worth considering.

Learn about camo rifle painting so it, as well as you, can blend in no matter where you are with this easy do-it-yourself project.

The prototype of the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle was described in the essay “The Scout Rifle Idea” by Jeff Cooper in the 1984 edition of the Gun Digest annual.

The survival gun before there were survival guns is useful and also collectible!

Want to be a better rifleman? First, disregard these common rifle shooting myths.

This video explains how to make a manual well pump. It's an innovative way to solve the water problem during a blackout.

This video explains how to wire a generator to a house. Includes safety tips and debunks a common myth about using generators.

This photo series explains how to make a survival bracelet. This handy, portable survival essential worn around the wrist provides cordage at an instant’s notice. Cordage, as prepared individuals know, is one of the most versatile items one can carry.

Learn how to make a fire the smart way with these tips and tricks.

Hurricane Sandy left an indelible impression on the northeastern United States. The survival lessons it forced people to learn could be applied to nearly all natural disasters. Here are three key takeaways from the tragedy worth considering.

Ideal for snipers and long-range hunters, the Accuracy 1st Whiz Wheel is customized for your rifle so you can deliver hits on targets way, way out there.

In our modern gadget-centric world, the Eton FRX3 fills a unique role. It’s a small, multi-use emergency radio ideal as a first line of defense for families. It even charges cell phones.

In the wake of tragic events like the recent hurricane disaster in New England, the first question on most minds will be, "Is my family OK?" Having a family communication plan as part of an overall home disaster strategy will hopefully answer that question.

Preppers in New England had their chance to put home disaster plans to use in the wake of Hurricane Sandy this week. While Living Ready spends a good deal of time on preparing ahead of disasters, it's no less important to know what to do after the weather settles down.

Riflemen crave more hits at greater distance. This hardware surely marches to that beat. Wayne van Zwoll provides long-range shooting tips on the rifles that really reach out there.