While several icons of the American knife industry have faded away in recent years, they have been replaced by a new crop of forward-thinking knife companies that have introduced many new and innovative knives designed for EDC (everyday carry). Larger than most traditional pocket knives and more modern in appearance than the classic folding knives of … [Read more...]
5 Worst Types Of Firearms To Use For Home Defense
With home invasions becoming more common in urban neighborhoods, having a way to defend your home from violent criminals is crucial. After all, the police can't be everywhere at once. So despite the exorbitant prices charged by some gun manufacturers these days, gun sales are on the rise. In fact, the AR-15 may be the most popular home defense firearm in … [Read more...]
25 Ways You Can Arm Yourself For Survival
For many people, self-defense after a disaster is a frightening topic. It's much more fun to think about food, water, survival gadgets, and so forth. But the reality is that your chance of being attacked, robbed, or worse after the SHTF will be significantly higher than it was before. People will be desperate, so you need to think about how you're … [Read more...]
7 Intimidating Home Defense Alternatives
When most people think about home defense, they think about guns. How else are you going to stop a home invasion? Well, there are several other weapons you can use to defend yourself, and it's a good idea to get at least one of them and familiarize yourself with it. You might be wondering why you'd need a weapon other than a gun. There are two reasons. … [Read more...]
7 Common Gun Myths That Too Many People Believe
The first primitive firearms were invented and constructed by the Chinese in the 13th century A.D. to harness the explosive power of gunpowder as a powerful weapon of war. Since then, firearms have undergone an extensive progression of refinement from the first crude matchlocks to flintlocks to caplocks and on to the invention of smokeless powder and … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Everyone Should Stockpile Ammunition
If you're a survivalist, then chances are you've already stocked up on plenty of ammo. But if you haven't, this video is sure to change your mind. There are probably a dozen reasons why you should stockpile ammunition, but VP Prepping & Survival narrowed it down. Here's his top 5: 1. Ammo shortages are common. 2. The government is stockpiling ammo. … [Read more...]
19 Ways To Use a Knife in a Survival Scenario
One thing you're guaranteed to find on any decent list of survival supplies is a knife. It's easily one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. So much so, in fact, that many survival experts believe it's the most important tool you can have with you. To the non-prepper, this might seem a little strange. What's so great about knives? All they do is cut … [Read more...]
4 Firearms Every Prepper Needs
This week I found another video by VP Prepping & Survival. In it he talks about the 4 guns he would want to have (if he could only pick 4) in an SHTF scenario / zombie apocalypse. In a worst-case scenario, you'll need some kind of semi-automatic firearm. You'll also want a small gun that's easy to conceal, a shotgun which is good for self defense and … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Survival Knife
One of the most common yet misunderstood survival items is the survival knife. When I first started prepping, I thought all knives were basically the same and that it didn't matter what kind I got. But the more I learned about knives, the more I realized there are some very important differences between them. For those who are aware of this, choosing a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons A Knife Can Be More Dangerous Than A Gun
You might be a bit skeptical of the idea that a knife can be more dangerous than a gun, but over at Modern Combat And Survival they make a very strong case. According to the FBI, only 10% of officers who were shot died from their wounds, whereas 30% of officers who were stabbed died from their wounds. The fact is, knives are deadlier. And that's just the … [Read more...]
9 Weapons (Besides Guns) That Could Save Your Life
If the grid goes down, the ability to defend oneself will be invaluable. In fact, the importance of self-defense will be right up there with food and water. Of course, a firearm is the most effective way to defend yourself from an attacker, but that might not always be possible. For example, if you find yourself in a place where firearms aren't … [Read more...]
3 Great Knives For Urban Survivalists
Although people living in the country are usually a lot safer during major disasters, many of us have no choice but to continue living in the city. If we're unable to make it out of the city before disaster strikes, we'll be facing a very different set of challenges than what we would face in the country, and our survival gear should reflect that. The type … [Read more...]
