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Taurus G3 9mm: First Look

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Salty
Taurus G3

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 →

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Eight Steps For First-Time Handgun Buyers

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Salty
training guns step

Buying your first handgun can be pretty intimidating if you’ve never done it before, so this article is designed to give you an eight step process to get you started.  This article covers buying a handgun in the USA from… Continue Reading →

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Taurus TX22: Inexpensive Prepper Training Handgun

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Salty
Taurus TX22

The Taurus TX22: A First Look I’m going to be right up front with you, I’ve never been a fan of Taurus firearms. I’ve had some bad experiences with them in the past (and also some issues with Beretta made… Continue Reading →

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GLOCK: A fantastic TEOTWAWKI handgun

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Paranoid Prepper
Spice with Glock 19 and clip-on holser

Why Glock? While Salty is our gun expert, I occasionally write gun related posts.  Because of living in different parts of the country, personal preferences, etc. we sometimes have contrasting views.  My favorite firearms for Armageddon are ARs and Glocks. … Continue Reading →

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Six things to check for when buying a used firearm

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Salty

Good news! This article has been replaced by a newer, expanded version with even more information. Click HERE or on the picture below to find the updated post! Used firearms: Six things to check for when buying Did you know… Continue Reading →

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Arming A Squad Of Untrained Family Members: Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Paranoid Prepper

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 →

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PrepperGuns 101: Six Reasons why revolvers are a great choice for preppers

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Salty

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 →

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PrepperGuns 101: Dealing With Recoil, A Sometimes Brutal Necessity.

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Salty
double action

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 →

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Pepper Spray: The Other Concealed Carry

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Salty
home invasion

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 →

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PrepperGuns 101: How To Aim Your Weapon – What Is A Sight Picture?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Salty
prioritization

To accurately shoot a firearm, for starters, you have to know how to properly aim it. This probably sounds pretty self-evident, but as I’ve worked with people teaching them how to shoot, I have to constantly remind myself that unless… Continue Reading →

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PrepperGuns101: When Purchasing A Gun, Make Easy Field Stripping A Priority

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Salty
SR-22 Ruger Used Firearms

Guns come with all kinds of bells and whistles these days, but one thing holds true for me. Quick, easy field stripping for cleaning is, as it has always been, one of my top demands of a firearm I am… Continue Reading →

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PrepperGuns 101: Guns for Small People

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Spice

The man charged straight at me. He was huge and I am small. At nearly three hundred pounds and over six and a half feet of nothing but muscle and violent intent, he was unbelievably fast. I backpedaled rapidly but… Continue Reading →

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PrepperGuns 101: Nine Steps New Gun Buyers Should Follow When Shopping For A Handgun

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Salty

Great news, this article has been superseded by a new one!    https://beansbulletsbandagesandyou.com/bullets/2019/09/16/step-buy-first-hand-gun/

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PrepperGuns 101: So, What’s Up With All The Different Sizes & Types Of Bullets & Shells?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Salty
ammo

If you are new to firearms, you are probably wondering “so what’s up with all the bullet sizes & all those codes?” Never fear, we’ve got a few simple answers for you to get you started. Over the last 150… Continue Reading →

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PrepperGuns 101: Safety First, Safety Always

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Salty

Before we go too far into this PrepperGuns 101 series, I want talk about something critically important to everybody, firearms safety. First, let’s just start with the four laws of firearms safety. RULE I: All guns are always loaded RULE… Continue Reading →

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