Every prepper knows that disaster could strike at any time – be it nuclear war, asteroids striking the Earth, or simply Mother Nature going haywire. Regardless of the method, we are definitely on a path towards fundamental destruction, and if we want the human race to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, we need to be prepared. Besides the usual supplies … [Read more...]
8 Types Of Knives Every Prepper Needs
The knife is one of the most important, versatile, and practical tools ever invented by man. As such, it is an invaluable item to have for survival and disaster preparedness. In fact, a case can be made that if you could only have one tool in a survival situation, a knife would be the one to have. That being said, not all knives are created equal. … [Read more...]
10 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your First Firearm
Purchasing your first firearm is a very big decision. Not just the type of gun to get, but the very decision to purchase one in the first place. Owning a gun, regardless of your reasons for owning it, is a major responsibility. It’s not a decision that you can make lightly or on a whim. Before you buy a gun, you need to ask yourself these 10 questions and … [Read more...]
Is a Concealed Carry Weapon Really Necessary?
January 2017: 39 people were killed and 70 wounded in a nightclub in Istanbul. Things have changed. Methods have changed and we have learned so much about the threats we face. There are instances when, in hindsight, we can place a concealed carry weapon or a CCW into a situation and proclaim, “it would have stopped it.” Yet there are countless other … [Read more...]
6 Guns to Buy Before a Gun Ban or Civil Unrest
Guns are an issue. They have always been an issue and they will always be an issue. There is always someone out there with the great utopian idea that if we simply take away all the guns we will eliminate all the crime. This idea has been proven to fail for many reasons. And yet it still might happen. So what guns should we acquire before then? This video … [Read more...]
20 Alternative Weapons for Preppers After SHTF
The only weapons that most preppers own are a gun and/or a knife. But in a long-term survival scenario, you'll need a wider variety of weapons. For example, bows are quiet but can hit targets from a long distance. Slingshots don't reach as far, but there's an unlimited supply of ammo on the ground. And pepper spray can disable an attacker without … [Read more...]
9 Ammo Storage Tips Every Gun Owner Should Know
If you’re like most preppers, you’re already a stockpiling pro. You’ve got food, supplies, a bugout bag, the perfect weapons, and a great plan. Chances are high that you’ve also begun stockpiling ammunition like a reality TV hoarder. Having a million rounds of ammo is great, but without proper storage, those potential projectiles will be nothing more than … [Read more...]
How To Make Gunpowder The Old Fashioned Way
In a long-term grid-down scenario, ammunition will be crucial for both hunting and self-defense. The problem is, when you run out of ammo, you might not be able to run to the store and buy more. That's why learning to reload your own ammo and make your own gunpowder are very valuable skills. Joshua Krause from Ready Nutrition wrote an article that goes … [Read more...]
The Best Survival Weapon For a Collapse: The Big Badass Machete
When people hear the term "survival weapon," usually the only weapons that come to mind are guns and knives. But for Jeff from Modern Combat And Survival, the weapon that comes to his mind is a big ass machete. In this article, he makes a good case that a machete is a great thing to have in a long-term SHTF scenario. After all, guns break down, they run … [Read more...]
How To Make A Longbow: Tricks Of The Trade
If you like making your own weapons, or just enjoy woodworking in general, you should check out this article on making your own longbow. This detailed guide is about 2000 words long and explains longbow making terms, lists all the tools and supplies you'll need, tells you the best types of wood you can use, and even includes several videos to show you … [Read more...]
15 Gun Safety Tips Every Gun Owner Should Know
Over the weekend, thousands of lucky people got a firearm for Christmas. For many of them, it's the first firearm they've ever owned. If you or someone you know is a brand new gun owner, then check out these gun safety tips. They should be practiced over and over until they become second nature. Preppers know that firearms are extremely important for … [Read more...]
9 Best Firearms To Have After SHTF
After the basic survival necessities of shelter, water, fire, and food have been satisfied, acquiring a firearm should be one of your highest priorities after the SHTF. In the event of a post-apocalyptic scenario, however, you may not be able to find one. For this reason, a good firearm is one of the most important things to acquire ahead of … [Read more...]
36 Best EDC Knives On The Market
If you're a knife enthusiast, then you should definitely be following the blog, More Than Just Surviving. The owners/writers, Thomas and Elise Xavier, are both experts on knives and have written dozens of articles and reviews of them. In this particular article, Thomas made a massive list of the best EDC knives on the market. What I love about this list … [Read more...]
2 Self-Defense Handguns For About $50 Each
There are many people out there who would love to purchase a gun for concealed carry or home defense, but they just don't have any extra money. Ever since the Great Recession began, more and more people have been living paycheck to paycheck with barely any spending money to speak of. If that sounds like you, then you should know that if you look hard enough, … [Read more...]
3 Threats To Your Ammo Storage
People don't normally think of non-food items as having expiration dates. As long as it's not something you consume or some kind of liquid, it should last forever, right? Wrong. There are plenty of solid, non-food items that go bad, and many people are surprised to learn that ammo is one of them. As long as you store it properly, most ammunition can last … [Read more...]
