Ukraine Invasion: Preparedness Lessons Learned A good, practical read for the Armed Citizen. The bottom line is that we should not be wasting our time watching, reading and arguing about war propaganda. The Nature of War is Deceit and Lies. We should be using our valuable time to Train and Prepare so we don’t…
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Fieldcraft: Alternative Fire Starting Without Matches
Alternative Fire Starting Without Matches Good things to have in your mental and physical survival toolbox because you never know when you might need FIRE.
The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender
You can download the above manual at John Spencer’s Website. Highly recommend you bookmark this site as well, LOTS of good stuff there! I also Highly Recommend you read all of John Spencer’s Urban Warfare Case Studies over at Modern War Institute Via WRSA: You will see this material again. The only real question…
9 Edible Wildflowers of Spring
H/T Active Response Training 9 Edible Wildflowers of Spring Knowing which flowers and plants you can eat and which ones will kill you might save your life one day. Also knowing something about Common Weeds might Help in a pinch. Read up and Apply Liberally to Effected Area.
How to Make Yourself Hard to Kill, according to a Special Operator
How to Make Yourself Hard to Kill, according to a Special Operator Strength always wins the Day folks. (Not Size, STRENGTH!) This is why I think Rucking is the most practical cardio/strength exercise for the armed civilian. Using weighted packs on long hikes creates the kind of practical strength and endurance needed on the…
Tactical Employment of Smoke Grenades
Tactical Employment of Smoke Grenades Highly recommend you have a few of these Enola Gaye EG-18X Smoke Bombs handy in your kit. With things going the direction they are, they could be VERY handy soon.
Backcountry Emergencies: Why Wound Cleaning is One of the Most Important Skills to Know
Backcountry Emergencies: Why Wound Cleaning is One of the Most Important Skills to Know Fundamentals! They never change. When the chips are down you can bet that if you execute the Fundamentals your likelihood of success will be vastly improved.
Von Steuben: Light Infantry Load-Out
Von Steuben: Light Infantry Load-Out Really well put together series on a practical load out for the Light Infantry citizen ground pounder, aka Grunt.
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight If you carry a Handgun for Self-Defense you should dedicate a LARGE block of your monthly training to knife attacks. They happen more frequently than you think and due to Hollyweird and Fantasy Gunfight Training most armed civilians and sadly a large percentage of law enforcement…
Real Talk: Are Your Bumper Stickers Giving the World Too Much Info?
Real Talk: Are Your Bumper Stickers Giving the World Too Much Info? I have said this many times: DO NOT put any type of political or pro-gun shit on your vehicle. It’s crass and really DUMB. Always strive to be the guy who they never see coming.