The focus of this blog is the use of the handgun as a personal-protection tool against unexpected criminal assault. With that said, I believe all citizens should be well-armed with the ability to be a combatant, thus the true intention of the Second Amendment. However, I think too many people in the firearms culture have... Continue Reading →
Is a Precision Rifle Necessary for Preparedness?
If you read any of the many lists of “must have” firearms for preppers, you are likely to see a recurring theme: you need a .22 long rifle, a pistol, a shotgun, a battle rifle, and a precision rifle. Well, in my experience, most people never do enough firearms training to really get proficient with... Continue Reading →
Self-Defense Tools for Riots: Stay Realistic
Obviously, the civil unrest and rioting is on our minds of late. This threat indeed warrants consideration beyond more typical criminal activity. However, I think that many are not being particularly realistic in their approach. Consider the following: Long Guns How should the possibility of driving into a riot and having your vehicle accosted change... Continue Reading →
Bug in or Bug Out: The Only Answer is Both
You need to be prepared to bug out or shelter in place for an indefinite amount of time, period. Many preppers seems to hedge all of their bets on only one or the other. Being adaptable is a life priority and heightened preparedness depends on it. You simply must have both plans firmly established. No... Continue Reading →
Bugging Out: A Necessary Part of Everyone’s Emergency Plan
As a nation we are again engulfed in civil unrest. For those that live in urban or suburban areas such unrest is, along with natural disasters, an obvious reason that may force you to leave your home. No matter how well-provisioned your home is, and no matter how well-positioned it is within a stable environment,... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: The Real Lesson to Learn
So, as a moderate prepper myself I am compelled to broach this subject. As of now there seems to be two extremes concerning the emerging spread of Coronavirus: those who are already labeling it a pandemic, and those who say it is not an issue, less problem then even the common flu. So, is it... Continue Reading →
Ten Suggested Books for the Concealed Carrier
There is no lack of books on the market that pertain to self-defense. A lot of this material is excellent, but much of it is junk. My advice is to read as much of this material as possible, but certainly aim to weed out the nonsense. As an enthusiast of this discipline I have read... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part V: Security and Defense
A lot of writing is done on security in the prepper community but most of this focus goes towards what guns to have. Well, that is a big part of it, but not all of it. Along with weaponry should go some thought and preparation into early warning systems to secure yourself and your loved... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part IV: The Extended Bug-Out System
While everyone in the preparedness community seems to have a bug-out bag many appear to believe that a pre-packed bag is where preparations end. The bug-out bag and the get-home bag are both important: the intention with either is to give you the ability to grab what you need very quickly in a package that... Continue Reading →
Practical Prepping Part III: The Bug-Out and Get-Home Bag
Bags seems to get all of the attention in the world of preppers. To some extent it is a bit over-done but the reality is a big part of being prepared is having certain bags already packed and ready to simply grab-and-go. The bug-out bag is a theme that gets a lot of press, but... Continue Reading →