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Weapons

Mossberg M500 SP

Survival Shotgun Part 8: Mossberg M500SP Loadout

To close out the epic Survival Shotgun series Scott was gracious enough to give us a full rundown of his personal survival shotgun, complete with lots of pictures, gear recommendations, load ideas, and training tips. Feel free to be jealous.

Survival Shotgun Accessories

Survival Shotgun Part 7: Accessories You Actually Need

Although the shotgun does a great job on it’s own, there are some accessories that will greatly improve your capability. People like to load up their guns with a lot of accessories that add weight but not much functionality. Here are 4 accessories you actually need:

Buy Machete

5 Types of Machetes and How to Use Them

The machete is an extremely effective survival tool. It combines the chopping power of the hatchet with the finesse of the knife. There are many different styles of machetes designed for different tasks. Here are some of the basic types and their uses:

Survival Shotgun Cleaning Maintenance

Survival Shotgun Part 6: Cleaning and Maintenance

Many shotguns, especially pump guns, can run well for long periods of time between cleanings. However, in a survival situation your life may depend on that gun and you need to know it’s in perfect working order every time.

Survival Shotgun Myths - Remington 870

Survival Shotgun Part 5: Myths Explained

Thanks to television, movies, and popular Rambo talk there are lots of myths about the shotgun. If you are going to use yours effectively in a survival situation you need to separate fact from fiction. Here are some common misconceptions the smart prepper should be wary of.

Survival Shotgun Loads

Survival Shotgun Part 4: Understanding Loads

Shotguns easily have the most possible different types of ammunition than any other gun. From buckshot and slugs, to non-lethal and everything in between, the survival shotgun is an incredibly versatile tool.
Understanding the various loads and their uses is important for any prepared survivalist.

Survival Shotgun

Survival Shotgun Part 1: 6 Reasons You Need One

A shotgun is a valuable tool that should be in every survival toolkit.  In today’s environment the shotgun can be a bit of a question mark; it’s more powerful than a pistol but has less range than a rifle, and limited magazine capacity.  It’s not always clear when or how to deploy the shotgun. Here [...]

Survival Debate 9mm versus .45

Survival Debate: 9mm or .45

We’re starting a new series on SurvivalCache to discuss the most common and popular debates among survivalists. I figured what better way to start than with the grand daddy of them all: 9MM or .45.
Everybody has an opinion on this one, and if you don’t you probably need one, for conversational purposes if nothing else.