Plans for Ammunition When “Normal” Returns I wrote a previous post on ammunition, before the current shortage, that described my method for figuring out how much ammunition to inventory. Given the current shortage, it is safe to say that very… Continue Reading
The subject of “how much ammo should I stockpile?” comes up a LOT on prepper discussion boards, and it’s one that you hear many different answers to. Many times, you will see a wide range of answers with good arguments… Continue Reading
One of the hardest (and most expensive) lessons I have learned in my prepping journey is keeping our prepping proportionately in balance. When I started prepping, I went WAY overboard buying guns and ammo. Why? Because guns and ammo are… Continue Reading
An airgun, when used properly for the right job, can be an invaluable prepping tool. A small-caliber airgun relatively quiet, powerful enough to exterminate small pests, extremely accurate at close range and are safer to use in congested population areas. … Continue Reading
Ruger Mark IV. I’ve always enjoyed Salty’s gun reviews, but I seem to have a taste for different firearms, so I’ve decided to do this one, and if it is well received, maybe I’ll do a couple more. A few… Continue Reading
Today I look at the Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle from a prepping point of view. Salty is our gun expert, but firearms are very personal items, so it is okay to have a different preference from myself, or Salty. Salty… Continue Reading
Operational Security (OPSEC) is really, really hard for a motor-mouth like me to maintain, but it’s something we HAVE to do if we don’t want the whole town showing up on our doorstep if the Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF).… Continue Reading
Prepper vs. hoarder — Do you remember how ammunition, especially .22LR, essentially disappeared from the shelves after Sandy Hook? Prior to Sandy Hook, some of us had stocked up on ammunition, just like we stock up on food and other… Continue Reading
Why are AR-15s so controversial? The rule here is no politics, but we are pro-2nd Amendment. I was asked to write a post on AR-15s explaining why they are both popular, and such a hot button with 2nd Amendment opponents. Since I… Continue Reading
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Arming a Squad: Part 1 Discussions of guns on prepper forums are a real hoot. They assume that the folks involved in a Mutual Assistance Group (MAG), or Squad, are all ex-military and the debate revolves around modern battle rifles,… Continue Reading
There are very few topics that can spur a debate like “are guns and/or ammo good items to stock for barter in a social/economic collapse”? Generally, there are two sides of the argument. You would be crazy to trade somebody… Continue Reading
Many preppers frown upon the thought of using a revolver as their primary defense handgun, and there are good reasons to choose something other than a wheelgun. There is one overriding factor that guarantees revolvers will always have a place… Continue Reading
Last summer, I remember that I wasn’t looking forward to my trip to the range, because I knew what I had to do it… Perfect day, high around 70, sun shining, white puffy clouds in the sky, low humidity… couldn’t… Continue Reading
I just took my Ruger LC9S, safely tucked into it’s pocket holster, out of my jacket pocket and placed it in it’s daytime home, my office desk drawer. I work in an office that is entirely pro-carry… to the point… Continue Reading