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The Newest Old Scope on the Market: Wm. Malcolm 8X USMC Sniper Scope
Introduced at the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the Leatherwood/Hi-Lux Wm. Malcolm 8X USMC sniper scope is the newest "old" scope on the market.
Emergency Radio: The Day the Cell Phones Died – Part 3
From ham radio to CB, a look at the best emergency radio options offered through the Radio Services.
Post-Disaster Survival: Dynamic Entry Tools 101
Following a disaster, access to friends and family may be not be as easy as opening a door. Understanding dynamic entry tools and techniques is important. Tactical expert and law enforcement veteran Dave Morelli explains these concepts in this article.
How to Survive a Blizzard
The Fargo-Moorhead area of northwest Minnesota was hit hard this week by something no one expected in early October: 14 inches of snow. It...
Video: Build a Survival Kit in a Metal Mint Box
You'd be surprised how much you can fit inside one of those metal mint boxes. Here's how to build a survival kit inside one.
How to Overcome Panic in a Survival Situation
Your mind is the greatest survival tool. Don't blunt it with panic. Here's what to do.
The Day the Cell Phones Died – Emergency Radio Part 2
When cellular networks fail due to natural or man-made disaster, two-way radio still works. Find out why.
Video: Full Episode of TV Show About Blackout
"Revolution" is TV on NBC about a catastrophic blackout. Here's video of the full pilot episode. How would you react if the power never came back on?
Top 10 Survival Tips and How to Get Started
Top Survival Tips #1: Don't Get Caught Unprepared. Have a home survival kit, disaster plan or bug-out bag ready to go. Here's how to get started.
The CDC's Zombie Survival Guide PDF Could Cost Real Lives
On the one hand, the zombie survival guide PDF published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an innovative way to get...
The Day the Cell Phones Died – Part 1
When all else fails, two-way radio still gets through.
5 Things a Bug-Out Bag Packing List Must Include
The bug-out bag; lots of people are talking about it. But what do you really need on that bug-out bag packing list?
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Stay Alive: A Practical Survival Manual for Everyday People
A Survival Manual for Regular Folks
What is the average Joe supposed to do with a military survival manual? They're written for the men and...
5 Tips for Surviving a Riot
Here are five tips on how to survive a riot. Hint: It's easy to do if you're not there.
Video: How to Start a Fire with a Bow Drill
This video shows how to start a fire using a bow drill. It's a difficult, time-consuming process. But in a pinch, a bow drill...
Amateur Radio Gears Up As Hurricane Isaac Bears Down
When cell phone networks and the Internet go down, old-fashioned ham radio keeps emergency communication traffic humming as Hurricane Isaac zeroes in on the Gulf Coast.
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