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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...

Video: How to Sharpen a Knife Anywhere

If you remember anything about knife sharpening, let it be this: A harder surface can sharpen a softer surface. Find a material harder than...

A History of AR Cartridges

The original caliber for the AR-15 wasn’t the.223/5.56, it was a slightly smaller cartridge. The .222 Special delivered the kind of performance that the designers wanted, which was basically a 50-grain bullet at under 3,000 feet per second.

How to Make a Winter Bug-Out Bag

Dave Morelli explains how to make a winter bug-out bag (winter survival kit) in this feature from Gun Digest.

Video Review: Swedish Firesteel 2.0

A video review of the Swedish Firesteel 2.0, a tool useful for starting fires.

The Evolution of Marksmanship

  One shot does not a marksman make. Neither does it demonstrate accuracy. A single hole, in an animal or a paper target, shows only...

Free PDF Download: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines

This free PDF download from the World Health Organization (WHO) details common medicines and their uses. It's not something to play doctor with (leave...

Survival Knife Review: CRKT Guppie

Key Points • Built on a carabiner platform • Portable when attached to gear • Versatile: Adjustable wrench jaw opens to 1/2" • Winner: Blade Magazine 2007 Best...

Video: Could a Solar Storm Shut Down the Power Grid?

    The Weather Channel video above shows recent solar storms on the surface of the Sun. According to this article, such storms will only increase...

Summer is When to Build a Winter Car Survival Kit

  by Pat McHugh Summer is the perfect time to build a winter car survival kit. Don't wait until cold weather hits. Put it together now...

Who's Responsible for Preparedness: You or the Government?

When 600 million people lose power, who should be responsible for being prepared to get through it: Individuals or government? That question is being asked as India experiences the most widespread blackout in history.

Survival Shotguns: Not Just for CQB

Survival shotguns aren't just re-purposed tactical shotguns designed for CQB (close quarter battle), as Scott Wagner details in this article on survival guns.

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