So, I finally published a book that I actually finished writing almost two years ago. For some reason, I procrastinated on actually publishing it, but I finally did. The irony is that the book was almost compete before the pandemic of 2020 set in. In a post-COVID world preparedness books seem to be a bit... Continue Reading →
The CCX2 Show typically focuses on concealed carry and personal protection, but in light of the scary times in which we live, we devoted an entire show to prepping. I think we managed to lay out a good preliminary outline for overall preparation. For those of you interested in having a sound stay home plan,... Continue Reading →
I seldom travel far from home anymore, but in years past I often would be several hours drive from home for my work. I would routinely work at different office locations that were between two and five hours drive from home. It was always on my mind: what would happen if an emergency situation occurred... Continue Reading →
I have read most of the notable non-fiction books on prepping. One that I read not long ago is this work by Nicholas Orr, who is the author of a series of fictional books. This particular book is non-fiction and is a guide to preparedness for social collapse. This book is a brief read and... Continue Reading →
I am a podcast fanatic and I listen to many different shows every week. For those invested in self-defense and preparedness there are some excellent resources in the podcast world. Obviously, and shamelessly, I would suggest that you routinely listen to the CCX2 podcast, on which I am a host. Beyond that, though, here are... Continue Reading →
Author Skip Coryell is actually well known in the self-defense and preparedness community, being involved with publishing a number of known books in the field, having written a number of known books in the field, and for being a firearms instructor and host of the excellent Home Defense Podcast. Skip is also an author of... Continue Reading →
I have read several books authored by Grant Cunningham and they are all excellent. Cunningham, a noted firearms trainer and gunsmith, has a knack for keeping things in perspective. Prepping for Life is the single best book I have read related to the topic of prepping. This is the book that I would recommend to... Continue Reading →
Continuing on the theme of different bags and packs for preparedness I now seek to finish this discussion with the analysis of a final pack that is of great importance and likely of value to most, even if you have never before considered it: here I wish to point out the utility of a home... Continue Reading →
Many of us tolerate carrying more stuff on our waistline than others. My tolerance is probably higher than most, but not the highest. I carry a compact or sub-compact double-stack pistol AIWB, with a spare magazine and a blade also on the front of my body, with a light and tourniquet in my pocket as... Continue Reading →
Preppers have a thing for bags: bug-out bags, get-home bags, go-bags, and every variation thereof. If you are into preparedness, which is likely if you are reading this blog, then you are probably swimming in a sea of bags. The “bug-out bag” gets the most press and usually involves a backpack with everything needed for... Continue Reading →
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