Cheap 72 Hour Kits – Everything you need to know

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Cheap Survival Equipment – the risks, concerns, and reasons why some of it is ok, even if it isn’t world class This article is about the cheap 72 hour kits and all encompassing survival equipment kits that are all over the market.  After every flood, fire and earthquake, the FEMA (Federal emergency Management Agency) Alerts … Read more

PODCAST: Stopping Power – understanding ballistics and Threat stoppage with a firearm

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Our Gun Podcast on Spotify Our Gun Podcast on Apple Our Gun Podcast on Anchor Our Gun Podcast on Stitcher Our GunPodcast on SoundCloud Our Gun Podcast on Pandora Our Gun Podcast on Audible & Amazon Music Our Gun Podcast on IHeart How different variables contribute to stopping power This podcast episode (episode 3 of … Read more

FAQ: Optimizing food storage needs for Preppers

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To see a comprehensive article about the Best Prepper Food please CLICK The idea that there is a single “Best Prepper Food” is a somewhat myopic view of preparation and food storage generally. There are plenty of foods that could compete for such a title.  Here are some quick concepts about how to pick the … Read more

.177 vs. .22 for Squirrel

.177 vs. .22 for squirrel

This article is staged in an FAQ style – this means that each independent section is meant to answer the query as a standalone resource. This will mean that some of the information may be duplicated in this article over several questions if the same information might apply. This may mean that the article will … Read more

3MOA vs. 6MOA – a definitive guide to understanding dot reticles

3MOA vs. 6MoA

3MOA vs. 6MOA – Frequently Asked Questions; Comprehensive Information about using a Red Dot Optic with a 3MOA or a 6MOA Dot A dot reticle optic is a commonplace option for those looking for quick target acquisition and ease of use in a heads up style display. This article compilation seeks to explain the important … Read more

44 Special vs. 44 Magnum – The most comprehensive guide ever including FAQ’s

.44 Special vs. .44 Magnum

What are some details about .44 Special vs. .44 Magnum including some basic ballistic information and pressures, load types and other assorted information for the difference between a .44 Special and a .44 magnum? The .44 Special and .44 Magnum are both centerfire handgun cartridges with a caliber of .44 inches. However, they have some … Read more

Zombie Apocalypse Guns [The Best Choices for 2023]

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If you know me, you know I enjoy Zombie culture.  Not because I think it’s a cool reason to get guns and not because I believe that a Zombie apocalypse of the Hollywood variety will ever happen.   I love Zombies because of the prepper in me, the survivalist, the thinker and the excitement (that doesn’t … Read more

Inexpensive Survival Rifle

AR-7 rifle Inexpensive Survival Rifle

Many call the Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 the ultimate survival companion, and few can disagree. It says something about the design being more than a novelty if three major manufacturers have made a version and owned the patent on this rifle and it is still around having been introduced in 1959. It’s not perfect (see … Read more

Home Defense Shotguns – What’s Myth and What’s Reality?

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So many different myths and ridiculous notions exist about the shotgun as a personal or home defense weapon. This article is about why a home defense shotgun deserves a second look by many.  For every single one of those unbelievable claims by forum “experts”, or guys who have managed to convince someone they know what … Read more

Inexpensive Survival Knife with versatility

Cold Steel Bushman Model knife

Backup survival knife or affordable survival knife? BOTH.  This is a prepper website, and even the most dedicated prepper knows that there are limitations, and there are times when a specific knife is good to have, but that a backup always makes sense.  And then there are the times where you need Cold Steel to … Read more