I have tried for a couple weeks now to broaden the picture of why we may need all of this junk that I cover, and this week we are on the topic of perimeter security. These days there is a stereotypical “Prepper” character in all of our minds that we got from movies and cable, and most of us think of that character as an “extremist.” If you think that the extent of your prepping only needs to cover a 3 day snow emergency or a 2 week hurricane outage, good luck to you. This column is about the end of our food and consumption infrastructure, and I believe that it may be imminent.
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Razor Wire Perimeter Security – Are We Going Mad Max? – Prepping 101
Published: January 8, 2017 { 0 comments }
Cowboy Time Machine: The Mysterious 1860 Army Cartridge Conversions
Published: January 6, 2017 { 15 comments }A great mystery in the world of classic revolvers is the story of the 1860 Army cartridge conversions. Were they made by Colt’s, or were they merely the creations of gunsmiths addressing a demand from consumers? Read on to find out the story behind these and how you can buy one for yourself.
Glock 19-Compatible 80 Percent Frames Incoming
Published: January 5, 2017 { 5 comments }Polymer80 is introducing two new 80 percent pistol frames for 2017. These uncompleted receivers are compatible with Glock 19 parts and aftermarket parts.
Kimber’s Got New Revolvers, Including Concealed-Carry and Limited Edition Models
Published: January 5, 2017 { 18 comments }Kimber is adding new models to the company’s K6 series of revolvers for 2017. These compact handguns are built for everyday carry, concealed or on the hip.
Colt is Bringing Back The Cobra in 2017!
Published: January 4, 2017 { 108 comments }Colt has a big announcement for 2017. The company is getting back into double-action revolvers starting with the new Colt Cobra.
Ep. 36 Should I Shoot? Is that a Pellet Gun in My Face?
Published: January 2, 2017 { 42 comments }The “if he’s in my house, he’s dead” crowd might not like to hear it, but if you can avoid having to shoot somebody, for God’s sake, don’t shoot.
Help Your Wife Purchase a Concealed Carry Firearm, Part 2: The Search
Published: December 29, 2016 { 15 comments }Now that you know what features your wife or girlfriend wants in her concealed carry handgun (covered in Part I of this series), you’re ready to help her start looking.
Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith & Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield—Full Review
Published: December 27, 2016 { 22 comments }The Performance Center Ported Shield in 9mm takes the highly popular Shield CCW pistol and adds numerous upgrades. Read on for the full review.
Ep. 35 Should I Shoot? When All You Have Is Your Backup Gun
Published: December 21, 2016 { 17 comments }Are you prepared to do what’s right mentally and physically (skill wise)? Or are you carrying a full-size pistol and four magazines but haven’t been to the range in a year?
Clay: How to Set Up Your Rifle for Accuracy Testing
Published: December 21, 2016 { 9 comments }When it comes to testing the accuracy of your rifle, what exactly (what features and accessories) do you need to get the job done?