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Ep. 13 Should I Shoot? Understanding Disparity of Force

Ep. 13 Should I Shoot? Understanding Disparity of Force

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You turn to look and, through the crowd, you see a group of five tatted-up shirtless guys who appear to be weightlifters.

How to Make Hardtack - The Original Bugout Food - Prepping 101

How to Make Hardtack – The Original Bugout Food – Prepping 101

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“Sustenance in the absence of perishable foods” is perhaps the most concise definition of survival food I have found. I just got that from the Wikipedia page on Hardtack, which is a hard cracker made of flour, water and salt, known for its long term storage and sustainment properties.

#Milsurp: Shooting My Enfields - Midway Pakistan Ammo FAIL!

#Milsurp: Shooting My Enfields – Midway Pakistan Ammo FAIL!

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There are a few guns that I think everyone should own at least once. Of them, the British Enfield, or more proper, the “Lee-Enfield,” is one of the most distinctive. I thought that maybe this week dragging out my Enfields would be a great way to start a new regular series on military surplus firearms.

Remington RM380—Micro-Sized .380 ACP CCW Pocket Pistol, Full Review!

Remington RM380—Micro-Sized .380 ACP CCW Pocket Pistol, Full Review!

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The new RM380 from Remington delivers ultra-compact .380 ACP power in reliable and handy package. Full review of the pistol.

An Honest Look At Open Carry: Is It Time To Stop?

An Honest Look At Open Carry: Is It Time To Stop?

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I want to take a hard look at both sides of this debate and present each side as honestly as possible. Then I’ll conclude with what, in my opinion, is the best way forward.

OK Congressman Cole: 'Our Rights Must Not Depend on Flawed Government Lists'

OK Congressman Cole: ‘Our Rights Must Not Depend on Flawed Government Lists’

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“It is wrong to deny any American their constitutional rights based on their being wrongly listed on the No Fly List.”

FN Military Collector Series M4—True Mil-Spec 5.56 Carbine! Full Review

FN Military Collector Series M4—True Mil-Spec 5.56 Carbine! Full Review

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The FN M4 Carbine in the Military Collector Series line brings you the closest thing a civilian can own to a true military 5.56mm M4 Carbine.

These Burris XTR Signature Rings have various inserts that allow you to "ramp" the scope for long-range shooting.

Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts

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Let’s take a quick look at scope mounts. This is important as your mounts must perfectly align the scope to the bore, and be able to take the abuse of recoil.

Ep. 12 Should I Shoot? Spare Parachute

Ep. 12 Should I Shoot? Spare Parachute

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I woke up to a text on my phone, “Turn on the TV. It’s not good.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to wake up to bad news. Who does, right? Just once I’d like to get a text or call that says, “Turn on the TV. It’s good news!”

Hacking at Humans - Broadsword vs. Katana - Prepping 101

Hacking at Humans – Broadsword vs. Katana – Prepping 101

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I would never suggest anyone bring a sword to a gunfight, but I think that a good quality sword should have it’s place in your preparations for the breakdown of our civil world.