News
NEW CRKT Provoke X Axe – SHOT Show 2025
One of the more interesting things I saw during SHOT Show 2025 was the CRKT Provoke X Axe. I’m not a big blade guy, but […]
SHTF
Editorial
30 Super Carry in the Face of Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events
The start of 2025 has been a tumultuous one for sure. Terror attacks have happened both on our soil and abroad. Indications that more are […]
Flashlights
The Hen House Response Bag
The concept of a home defense or property defense bag isn’t new. The basic idea is that it’s a bag to take with you along […]
Best Of Lists
Altoids EDC Kit | What to Carry and Why [2024]
My last article on Altoids tin kits is a little sassy, but I promise this one isn’t satire. The online Everyday Carry (EDC) culture is […]
EDC
Building a Desert Vehicle Emergency Kit [2024]
A few years ago, I spoke to emergency equipment to carry in your vehicle. The focus in that article was protection from a Midwestern Winter, […]
Guns
Henry US Survival Rifle 1,000 Round Review [2024]
There are many things to consider when choosing a rifle. Weight, capacity, aftermarket, and ultimately your purposes for picking the thing up. Are you setting […]
Guns
Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm
So much advice on the internet regarding firearms selection is written by (relatively) healthy and able-bodied men, for healthy and able-bodied men. When it comes […]
Guns
Reedy Practical Shotgun Skills Test | Skills and Drills
Nearly three years ago I came across the Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test. As someone who loves shotguns, but didn’t have many resources […]
Editorial
Sportsball – or – Situational Awareness During Major Events
It’s a curious thing when I see high speed, sheepdog, goon, self defenders strutting about making comments along the lines of “sportsball” or “I didn’t […]
Gear
Haley Strategic D3CR-H Chest Rig Review [2023]
When first coming up in the gun world I developed a taste for min-maxing my gear. I wanted to be able to buy the do-all […]
Editorial
Setting Up Your Altoids Survival Tin
Have you ever found yourself in the situation I am about to describe? You’re on your way to work when suddenly disaster strikers. The car […]
Gun Part Review
Henry U.S. Survival Rifle Review [2023]
Growing up my dad taught me to shoot on little .22 rifles. Some of my fondest memories are from hunting and plinking with my dad […]
Editorial
How to Strengthen Freedom for Independence Day
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays every year. Despite not being a big fireworks guy, or a big partier, I always look forward […]
Editorial
The Importance of Shooting in Bad Weather [2023]
Sometimes, the weather sucks. Shocker, I know. The weather can certainly impact a lot of the outdoor activities we enjoy, like hiking, driving, or shooting. […]
Learn Something New
Shopping Sustainably
It is inevitable that you will have to buy things. Either groceries, or new shoes for your kid, at some point you will make your […]