Know Prepare Survive

CHL. CCL. CWL. LTC. Whichever acronym your state uses[1], these all refer to a permit that allows you to conceal a handgun on your person in public. Knowing how to defend yourself or your family when attacked is an important skill to have, even if you never want to have …

Archery is both a fun hobby and an important survival skill. Unlike, say, firearms, you can practice archery in your own backyard (provided you have a good backstop!) A bow is also a silent companion in the woods and, with the right arrows and enough practice, you can put down …

As I have talked about before, every person who wants to survive in this world should know self defense. Now, there are many different self-defense tools out there. Not all tools are good for everybody. But one of the most effective methods for defending yourself is to carry a handgun[1]. …

Ceramic knives are nifty tools which have attracted many users. You’ll generally find them in the kitchen but there are some good outdoor ceramic blades, such as the Boker Plus Anti-Grav (which made it onto our list of the best EDC pocket knives!). Ceramic blades are great. Until you need …

You need some sort of gear carrying system if you’re gonna go innawoods. You can fit a good amount of stuff into cargo pockets but good luck carrying everything you’ll need for a week’s wilderness survival in just your pants and jackets! Then there are modern bugout bags. Field expedition …

Knives are, perhaps, the most varied tool used by survivalists. You can get bushcraft knives, fighting knives, EDC knives, and more. Some are specialized blades good for one task and others are jacks-of-all-trades, useful in most situations. But knives have weaknesses. Blades break. You can lose them. It’s always good …

Prepping is all about surviving in emergency situations. Whether it’s dodging a tornado or bleeding to death in the woods, a little bit of knowledge can make the difference between waking up the next morning or never waking up again. Being called to defend yourself against another person definitely qualifies …

Flashlights are considered must-have items around these parts. I have half a dozen lights floating around my person, EDC bag, and “bugout” truck. So, light is never far away. Some of them are tactical flashlights, such as my Klarus XT11GT and Klarus XT12S (which are both excellent, by the way, …

With the 6.5 Creedmoor becoming one of the hottest cartridges to come down the pike in years, shooters need to understand that this cartridge is not your daddy’s round. It is a completely new bag of worms in ballistics science. We must understand that using budget rings and bases when …

Guns are many things to many people. They are protection. They are entertainment. They are a necessary tool to acquire food. But one thing they are not is light[1]. Even a polymer-framed handgun has a heavy metal slide and metal internals. Ammo, with the heavy projectile made of lead and …

Every Day Carry (EDC) is something we’re really passionate about, and for good reason! Whether you’re looking ahead to being prepared for a SHTF moment or simply want to be better prepared every day of your life, consciously focusing on EDC can make all the difference. Especially if you ever …

I’m going to tell you a secret… … come a little closer… … little more… … are you ready? … “Prepping” is a lot easier and cheaper than you think. Being prepared doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a $200 bug out backpack and a Rambo survival knife. …

The 2019 Military/Tactical Watch Buying Guide Updated: 7/8/19 Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a watch guy. I’m old school and a firm believer that every man everyone should carry a watch. Sure you’ve got a phone that tells the time but what about when your battery dies? Or you …

So let’s say TEOTWAWKI has happened and we’re all on our own just trying to survive. Here’s the question: What kind of gun do you carry? Sure the 22 is a great survival rifle. The bullets are cheap (as long as you buy them before SHTF), there is little recoil, and …

To many people, the idea of wearing a boot knife brings images of cowboys getting into a bar fight. Or perhaps WWII paratroopers, dropping into battle with M3 trench knives strapped to the outside of their boot. Or even a wanna-be assassin in an action movie who made it past …