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.22 LR: The Best Survival Ammunition?
Let me make my case for the .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) as the ultimate survival choice in terms of rifle cartridges. What does the .22 LR have going for it that would make someone even consider it as a survival choice, let alone the best all-round?
Video: Boomershoot Event Explodes – Literally
The concept of Boomershoot is simple. First, you shoot a target. Then the target explodes.
3-Gun Competition 101: An Introduction to America’s Fastest Growing Shooting Sport
The sport of 3-gun competition falls within the discipline known as “action shooting,” which really is a politically correct term for practical shooting, the sport based on the quest for a higher level of combat shooting. While action shooting has been formally presented in America now for several decades, it has taken various shapes.
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.
Leatherwood USMC Sniper Scope Popular with Vintage Sharpshooters
The Leatherwood-Hi-Lux "Wm. Malcolm" 8x USMC SNIPER scope - a faithful copy of the scope used by U.S. Marine Corps snipers during WWII - walked away with the 2nd, 3rd and 11th place awards, plus placed in several other Top 25 spots at this year's Camp Perry Vintage Sniper matches.
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...
Inside the National Firearms Museum's Petersen Collection
Recently, a gift from the estate of Robert E. Petersen, of Los Angeles, to the National Firearms Museum set a record in philanthropy to the National Rifle Association (NRA), with a nearly $20 million gift, the largest in the 140-year history of the NRA.
The Day the Cell Phones Died – Part 1
When all else fails, two-way radio still gets through.
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