Will Baltimore blow up like Ferguson? Early indicators are not looking good. Batten down the hatches and put one in the chamber, it could be a long week. I also highly urge all my readers to participate at GuerillAmerica and practice Battle Tracking…it is a important skill to keep sharp in the times we are…
Category: Prepping
In Defense of the Trunk Gun
The subject of the Trunk Gun has gained in popularity over the last few years, and with the recent events in San Bernardino it’s come up again. Not all of the commentary on Trunk Guns has been positive, and while some of the responses on both sides have been well reasoned and articulate, that…
Tradecraft: How to Pick Locks and Break Padlocks
The art of picking locks may seem like the stuff of action-movie heroes, rather than a commonly known skill. But with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can become a successful lock pick. Although most advanced and higher-end locks can only be broken with purpose-made picking tools, improvised lock picks can be used to crack low-end…
Los Angeles Bans High Capacity Mags
City of Los Angeles Council Members recently passed an ordinance banning magazines that hold more than ten rounds. Of course, that number will soon be reduced to six! City residents were granted a “grace period” of sixty days within which to “turn them in,” or otherwise get rid of them. That period just expired…
IED Awareness for First Responders and Civilians
(NOTE: Although the original title of this article was “IED Awareness for First Responders” I thought the content was equally relevant to the average civilian as well, which is the reason for my sub-title.-SF) You are a first responder. You have received a call at a crowded local motel for a medical emergency. The manager…
If you have to Meet a Terrorist, would you Rather be in Texas or France?
This is an easy one for me, since Texas is my home and the BEST state in the Union, but I thought it made a good point.-SF When the next terrorist attack strikes, I don’t want to be in England or France. I’d rather be in Texas. Better yet would be South Dakota, Indiana or…
Survivalist Locker: .22LR Ammo, Yeah You Can Reload It!
You will want to start keeping all those .22LR brass casings after you read this.-SF If one of the following things ever happen, you’ll be really glad you read the following article: Zombies escape their TV and movie confines and start munching on what few and far between brains there still are in the real…
Hunting: How to Skin a Deer with an Air Compressor
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What it Would Really Take to Knock Out the Power Grid
As our electrical system lifts itself out of the stone age, the defense built around it will require added vigilance. My favorite joke when I was 5 years old was, “Where will you be when the lights go out?” The answer, of course, is “in the dark,” though I used to make my very patient…
Natural Disaster Readiness: Are you Prepared for a Flood?
I am all about learning from disasters to better prepare for them in the future and the recent landfall of Hurricane Joaquin has provided some definite lessons. Of course most of this info is old hat for people who live in flood zones, but regardless, it is a good refresher for all of us. Do…