Why does it feel “surreal” or “hard to believe” when Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF), and is it a big problem that it does? Yes, it IS a big problem, a VERY big problem, one that can cost you your… Continue Reading
As The SHTF, Be A Role Model The quality of a man or a woman can readily be judged when times get tough and the Stuff Hits The Fan. Does he or she turn into a complete jerk, or show… Continue Reading
Emergency Shopping? Think Restaurant Supply Outlets Last year, I wrote about how “going shopping” at a big-box store or membership-warehouse was absolutely the last thing I intended to do if the Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF). As I’m writing this… Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Let’s Talk About Grandma We read so much contrasting information about coronavirus, often put forth by people pushing political agendas on news outlets that also are politically slanted. What is true? Let’s for a moment set aside ANY political… Continue Reading
Let’s take a look today at traveling via air in the age of coronavirus, I got a letter today from United Airlines, sent out to me as one of their MilagePlus members. I’m going to share with you the high… Continue Reading
Politicizing Coronavirus Is A Horrible Idea Spice and I have been noticing how many preppers are politicizing Coronavirus news, and we both think it’s a really horrible idea. We don’t do politics here at 3BY (with the exception of supporting… Continue Reading
(The following is designed for you to cut and paste into your social media accounts, into emails, to send to friends… as I explain below, no need for attribution, if you like it claim it as your own words, that’s… Continue Reading
Earthquake fears in the Mid-South are rising following a series of quakes felt throughout the bootheel of Missouri. Locals Concerned With Earthquake One of the major earthquake faults in North America is located around the New Madrid area of Southern… Continue Reading
Air travel is a problem area for preppers in many ways. Conglomerations of thousands of strangers in a big population center. The need to travel light. The uncertainty that whatever you do bring will arrive at the same destination as… Continue Reading
How thick does ice have to be before it’s safe to walk or drive on? Every year we hear about tragedies where people fall through the ice and drown, so let’s take a look at ice and ice thickness so… Continue Reading
Here’s a first look review of the new Taurus G3. Many preppers are searching for a reliable, inexpensive, lightweight and accurate self-defense gun. At first glance, does the Taurus G3 fit that bill? Let’s find out. The New Taurus The… Continue Reading
I’m always on the lookout for new / improved / better AR-15 magazines. I’ve had some really bad experiences will milspec metal mags, and great times with Magpul polymer mags. Still, I’m on the lookout for “the next big thing.”… Continue Reading
Is a .22LR conversion kit a reasonable purchase for a prepper, or is it better to get either an actual AR-15 chambered in .22LR or a dedicated .22LR upper? Let’s take a look at my experiences with a conversion kit… Continue Reading
What, if anything, happens to an AR-15 magazine if you leave it loaded for years? I’ve seen a ton of debate on the internet, so back in 2014 I decided to run a test. I loaded two Magpul PMag’s, setting… Continue Reading
Cheap AR’s. Are they good enough? At the time this is being written, AR-15 variants from major manufacturers are available from just under $400 US on up to as expensive as you would want to spend on a gun. A… Continue Reading