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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?
I’ll start this...
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...
Robert Hillberg, 1917-2012
The editors at Gun Digest regret to hear the sad news of the death of Robert Hillberg. He passed away on August 12, 2012....
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.
How to Use Rifle Bipods, Tripods
Wayne van Zwoll offers an enlightening article on how to use rifle bipods and tripods.
Handloads: Will Your Gun Blow Up?
When it comes to reloading ammunition, Wayne van Zwoll says handloading cartridges requires special attention.
M1 Garand Bayonet for the Ultimate Survival Gun
Why would someone attach an M1 Garand bayonet to their rifle today? One good reason is covered in this article about survival guns.
Revolver Vs. Auto for CCW?
What's best for concealed carry and what starts an argument between gun owners faster than anything else? Try this: Revolver vs. auto. Consider the pros and cons of each when you choose your sidearm.
Video: This is How Fast a Flash Flood Hits
This video of a flash flood, originally posted at OutdoorHub.com, shows a flash flood in Virgin, Utah. Note the speed of the flash flood as...
3 Reasons to Not Buy a Gas Mask
Gas masks, the emblem of the survivalist, are impractical for preppers in North America and offer a false sense of security to those who...
7 First Aid Tips for Survival Kits
by Brendan Michaels A lightweight trauma first aid kit, carried in the pockets of pants or survival kit, ensures you have the equipment to help...
A Look at 1911 Sights
The original 1911 sights were embryonic military style sights.They were more than bumps on the slide, but not much more, and they were not...
Handgun Hunting: Choosing Scopes and Sights
Big-bore revolver scopes, red-dot sights and open sights are discussed in this article on handgun hunting.
Survival Gear: Don't Let It Kill You
Even if this image, found on this KnifeForums.com thread, isn't true, it brings up a good point. Having the right gear is important. But...
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