Ohio has historically been something of a middle of the road state on many issues, including self-defense. Though generally positive, in times past the state statutes did leave some room for doubt as to the outcome for a good guy or good gal forced to defend themselves against a threat, particularly a lethal one, when …
Oklahoma has for a long time been a state with comprehensive, easy-to-understand self-defense laws that have more or less been continually updated over time to further favor the rights of citizens. In particular, Oklahoma has a clearly-worded castle doctrine statute that positively affirms the expectation of complete safety when a person is inside their own …
I’ve always been more of a knife guy than a watch guy but in recent months I’ve started looking at survival watches and other bits of EDC-related gear as I get further and further down the proverbial rabbit hole. With that in mind, I thought it would be cool to look at the best military-style …
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I am happy to report that South Dakota is yet another exemplary state in our tour of pepper spray laws. South Dakota institutes no law restricting what formula of spray a citizen may carry or what quantity. Furthermore, there is no law explicitly on the books that bars people under the age of 18 from …
Emergency whistles have an important role in any outdoor activity. They are used to signal for help, locate missing people, and deter predators. As with all of your gear, a whistle needs to be on the same level in regards to quality. This means striking a balance between cost and performance when choosing one. Cheaply …
If you plan on bugging out to the wilderness, one of the most important skills you could have is learning how to identify edible wild plants. But this is hardly easy, and regional variations along with dangerous look-alikes could spell disaster if you choose poorly. One way to mitigate this risk is to employ the …
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An EMP, or electromagnetic pulse, is a burst of energy that can cause serious damage to electronic devices. It can be caused by a solar flare, a nuclear explosion, or even a high-altitude detonation of a specialty EMP generating weapon. When an EMP occurs, any unshielded devices vulnerable to it will be severely damaged or …
When you consider camouflage, you think of hunters, wearing a pattern that makes them one with the marsh, the mountains or the trees. You could also think of a soldier or SWAT cop wearing tactical gear designed to fade into the background, or of military installations covered by that tattered-looking netting designed to hide them …
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An electromagnetic pulse or EMP is a burst of electromagnetic radiation that can disable or damage electronic equipment. This type of pulse can be caused by a nuclear detonation, a lightning strike, or even a geomagnetic storm. While an EMP can be incredibly destructive, it doesn’t last forever. But knowing how long you need to …
Sandbags are seen as something of a prerequisite when you are putting together a comprehensive survival kit. But why is this? It seems like everyone in the know recommends sandbags, but what are you supposed to use them for? Sandbags are multi-purpose and highly adaptable when employed properly, and can be used for construction purposes …
