The monkey fist is a neat little device that originated several hundred years ago on sailing vessels. Often referred to as a sailor’s knot, it started life as a halyard line tied around a cannon ball to toss the mooring line to a dockhand. Another use on ships was as a lifeline to be thrown …
A pump action shotgun is one of the most reliable and versatile weapons ever made. The Mossberg 500 series may well be the best pump shotgun that you can buy. Some may argue that boast, but in my experience, I stand by that statement.My last Mossberg model 500 is pictured below: Technical Details All members …
Use it when packing your gear for your BOB, or just because you want your hatchets, knives, and other tools to have a comfortable, versatile grip. Paracord is an excellent choice when it comes to choosing a handle wrapping material. Not only does paracord serve as a good grip material, but by wrapping your gear …
Ahhh, the iconic .22 rifle. For most gun guys, the first gun we ever got was a .22 rifle. I remember when I was about nine years old and my father gave me a Stevens Crackshot .22. Well, I thought that was about the coolest thing ever when I was 9. That rifle was a …
Last night I wrote an article that explained how you can make a knife without forging. Tonight I will try to explain how to use that knife for stabbing attacks to the greatest effect. This video shows the reality of defending against a surprise knife attack: Red Stuff First off, let’s get realistic here, if …
You probably have a roll or two of it in your bathroom. You know, in that drawer in the vanity that has the old razor you haven’t used in months, the cord for a shaver that broke last year, several band-aids and various tubes of ointments (most likely half of them are expired). I’m talking …
If you’re living off the grid, chances are you are in a rustic setting and possibly/most likely have a rustic dwelling, maybe even a log cabin that you built by hand (that would be awesome). Well, what would fit with that rustic theme better than rustic furniture? When you make your homestead location, chances are …
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In your quest for preparedness and survival in case of SHTF, undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of equipment you should have in your goody bag o’ buggin’ (a.k.a BOB, a.k.a bug out bag) is a firearm. Realistically, this is a piece of equipment you should have on your EDC list. However, some people …
Well as sure as I am that I’m writing this, I’m sure a lot of people will disagree with me, but this is how I have always zeroed my scopes and it works for me. Although I’m not a professionally trained “scope zero-er” I can still consistently hit plate sized targets (coincidentally just about head …
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In a survival situation, water can be one of the most difficult items to obtain. Seeing as it is the most important key to surviving if one were to become lost in the wild, it is a good idea to learn ways of obtaining it. One method that you can utilize to obtain water in …
