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
3 Best Upgrades for Your Gun – Prepper Edition Salty’s Note: this guest article was written for 3BY by Josh. What are the best upgrades for your gun? You’ve probably asked this question several times before stumbling upon this article.… Continue Reading
I’m a big fan of Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) for prepping… but does my opinion hold water? Let’s find out. So What Is A Pistol Caliber Carbine? A PCC is exactly what it sounds like from the name… a carbine… 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
Gun Cleaning Prepper forums seem to have a lot of posts on guns, and prepper novels always have gun fights, so it is safe to say preppers have an interest in firearms. I’ve made several posts here about firearms and… Continue Reading
Our favorite local gun store hosts manufacturer demo days every year, and they are a great way to check out a whole bunch of guns and ammunition at no charge. This weekend, the shop in Macon, MO, The Gun Grove,… Continue Reading
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 This article has been replaced by a newer, expanded version with even more information.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
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
I was walking around in a big-box retailer last weekend in the sporting goods section, and I saw something I hadn’t seen in a long time… the .22LR shelves stocked to overflowing, and the prices back down to “normal”. I… 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
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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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
Welcome to the debut of our new PrepperGuns 101: Firearms Information For Beginning Preppers Today’s installment is about “magazines and clips”. What exactly are they? What kinds are there? What is the difference between a magazine and a clip? These… Continue Reading