Guns

Survival Without Firearms

The current furor over the threat of a new round of restrictive firearms laws in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook killings has gotten me to think further about what kinds of weapons we might choose to protect ourselves.

Survival Gear Review: Lula Magazine Loader

Every once in a while I come across a product that down right surprises me. It has been a while since that has happened but the wait is over. I was recently introduced to a Lula Magazine Loader much to my delight.

Survival Gear Review: KEL-TEC KSG

There is nothing else like it on the market today. The look, design, feel, and features make the Kel-Tec KSG one unique firearm. One can maybe debate its principal utility, but not the functional alternatives it offers.

Survival Gear Review: Smith & Wesson Governor

Even a moments delay in an actionable response can result in your demise. Most Bug Out scenarios usually occur in a panic state. Sure you are supplied, packed and ready to go, but when the alarm goes off are you ready to go?

The Art of the Rifle Book Review Jeff Cooper

Book Review: The Art of the Rifle

“Personal weapons are what raised mankind out of the mud, and the rifle is the queen of personal weapons.” With this sentence Cooper begins his book The Art of the Rifle and sets the tone for all that follows.

Review of the LAR-8 Elite Operator by Rock River Arms

Survival Gear Review: RRA LAR-8 Elite Operator

For as long as I can remember reading survivalist dogma well over fifty years for this author, one the central themes has always been how best to arm the fort for the onslaught of bad guys and the unprepared looking to steal your food and loot. Today they are called Zombies. Whatever!

Survival Gear Review: Tuf-Cloth and Tuf-Glide

As a daily knife user and avid shooter, I’ve been looking for a product that would clean, lubricate, and protect my tools, with a special interest in my EDC knives. My EDC knife faces a lot of dirt, grime, dust, and lint.

Vehicle Mounted Holster Gum Creek Review

Survival Gear Review: Gum Creek Vehicle Handgun Mount

Many preppers will be seriously considering an evacuation to a secondary home, Bug Out Location, or other hideout in the event of a SHTF scenario. One assumes then some kind of transportation vehicle along with weapons has to be in the mix.

How to Buy a Gun Case

Gun cases are made to protect guns. Guns are tools, fine tools. They deserve to be cared for so they can be expected to perform to their design potential. Guns need regular maintenance, cleaning, repair, and proper storage. Storage implies both during the time of use and afterwards.

M6 Scout Survival Rifle Springfield Armory

Survival Gear Review: M6 Scout Survival Rifle

One of the purpose built survival weapons that I always found interesting was the M6 Scout made by Springfield Armory. Based on the design for the pilots of the USAF, the Springfield Armory M6 Scout has only a few changes from the original M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon.

Survival Gear Review: CZ 75 Pistol

When I was in a gun store waiting for an FFL transfer, I saw what I thought was a nice looking Browning Hi-Power in the case for a great price. I asked to look at it and the gun felt right. I checked the tag and it read, “CZ 75B”.

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