How To Spot A Hidden Handgun
Interesting diagram put together by a former NYPD officer on how to spot a hidden handgun on a person. Click on image to see full size. Follow us on Google+
Category Archives: Knowledge
Prepping Mistakes
Off Grid Survival has a great piece out today about the common mistakes that people make when they start to prepare, like, not having enough water or putting too much importance on gear. We don’t often link to outside articles but this is a quick read that’s to the point and well thought out. Have a look at the Off Grid Survival’s Prepping Mistakes. As always, I think the key is to be prepared for whatever life throws at you…. Read more »
FrogLube Experiment Update – Bolt Action
I have a Marlin 22 Win Mag that is dear to my heart. It was actually the first rifle I purchased with my own money and its primary use was for Bustin’ Coyotes. It’s a bolt action and is very accurate. She has been a great rifle but kind of fills a specific niche and since I don’t hunt as… Read more »
Making Fire From a Duct Tape Bird Nest
I always bring duct tape with me in my kit be it backpacking or just an EDC kit. This is an interesting video where Dave uses duct tape to start a fire and is a great example of thinking outside the box. https://youtu.be/XIH8vQQOODs
When can you drink untreated water
I often get asked when can you drink untreated water. Mike Clelland from Falcon Guides has a great video I reference about his 5 rules for drinking untreated water: Follow us on Google+
The FrogLube Experiment
I have been reading a ton about FrogLube. It seems to randomly come up in every forum and a flock of converts come out of the woodwork to proclaim its greatness. There are also the haters, but most have not used it (as always) so you have to take what they say with a grain of salt. I am a… Read more »
Get Home Bag
Sootch00 just did a great video on a Get Home Bag. A get home bag is a bag that you have in you vehicle at all times in case you get stuck or stranded and need to make your way home. Sootch00 does a great job of breaking the bag up into three parts based on the time it would take for you… Read more »
CoWitness Explained
Dimitri with Primary Arms does a great job in this video of explaining CoWitness both absolute and lower 1/3. One of the reviews we are working on and should have up in the next week is the Texas Weapons Systems (TWS) Kalashnikov Handguard. Right out front, one of our major issues with this handguard is the lack of CoWitness. This is… Read more »
Testing a Common Man’s Survival Bow
Dave Canterbury just posted a great video on testing a Common Man’s Survival Bow. Great explanation about setting up a bow on the cheap. This is not something I would have thought about but this is a great idea for a Bug Out Location to just to throw in the closet. You could get Dave’s recommended bow and a bunch… Read more »
Watch Out For Poisonous Plants This Spring
It’s that time of year for watching where you step. As spring has sprung in most of the country you need to keep a lookout for those plants that ruin your day. Dave Canterbury did a great video in 2008 that has stood the test of time for me and thought I would share it with you guys. As Dave… Read more »