Skills

“Why would you throw away your weapon?” asks my girlfriend every time somebody throws an axe in a movie. True, you don’t want to throw away your last weapon in a survival situation (not even in a Hail Mary last-ditch throw!)… …but axe throwing is a fun, satisfying hobby. And, …

How do you become a great deer hunter and be able to bag every buck that you target in the woods? Consider this scenario: Hunter A goes to a given hunting spot and skillfully clean kills a monster buck; Hunter B goes to the same place and fails to knock …

Carrying a gun with you is one of the most effective ways to defend yourself. It’s also one of the highest-responsibility self-defense methods, so you need to know everything about how and (arguably more importantly) when to use your pistol, often from a concealed carry class. But concealed carry is …

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 …

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 …