This article is not for the faint of heart. Like many of the overview articles in this Prepping 101 series, the topic of solar systems is fairly simple, but you have to learn the basics to get started. With what is here you should be able to take action and get going while avoiding a huge learning curve and the pitfalls that such a complicated learning curve can entail. In our first article on solar we looked at a very simple do it yourself kit from Harbor Freight. For more than a few light bulbs, that kit is lacking the energy to do much of anything, and it doesn’t even come with a power inverter or battery. The other side of solar is the big money option. Houses are being outfitted with solar every day all over the country. With enough panels and controllers and batteries, you can run your whole house on solar for a totally off grid lifestyle. For preppers, this is not a viable plan. Part of what we are doing has to be kept a secret, because when the system breaks down, we don’t want people to know that we have food, water, radio, and even working lights.
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Ebola: A Critical Review of Mainstream and Alternative Media
Published: September 19, 2014 { 10 comments }This past week there was a lot of hype about Ebola because Lakeland Industries a released a press release that claimed the US State Department ordered 160,000 hazmat suits from them. “Lakeland stands ready to join the fight against the spread of Ebola,” said Christopher J. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Industries. [...]
Lock and Load: 5 Classic Home Defense Shotguns
Published: September 19, 2014 { 9 comments }Shotguns have been a favorite choice for many years when it comes to personal protection as they provides firepower and versatility with options to fit any budget. There are a lot of myths about what makes a good shotgun for home defense. The basics are easy–it should be a 12 gauge, possess a sturdy and reliable action, have an 18-20 inch barrel, and an easy to see sighting system. Here are five scatter guns that would make excellent choices for defensive shotguns when things go bump in the night.
6 Steps to Choosing the Right Holster
Published: September 18, 2014 { 1 comment }Instructor Zero giving us the rundown on the six steps to choosing the right holster.
Galati Gear Combat Ready Shooters Mat and Carry Case
Published: September 18, 2014 { 1 comment }Somtimes a gun case is just a gun case. Sometimes a gun case is a great way to carry a gun, and it keeps all of your gear organized too. And when you can open that case up and go prone with everything you need at your fingertips, all the better. That’s the Galati Gear Combat Ready Shooter’s Mat and Carry Case.
D.C. to propose ‘may-issue’ concealed carry standard
Published: September 17, 2014 { 8 comments }Forced by a federal judge to create a concealed carry issuance standard, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray is promoting a may-issue law that would require one to give a good and substantial reason on why one needs to carry a firearm outside the home.
Fact-checking background check B.S.
Published: September 17, 2014 { 27 comments }The Reno Gazette-Journal looks at the 40 percent background check myth and confirms pretty much what gun owners already knew, it’s B.S.
Fulton Armory M3 Scout Carbine–Even Better than the Real Thing
Published: September 17, 2014 { 55 comments }Some see the M1 Carbine as a antique, a collectable that’s nostalgic at best. They’ve never seen Fulton Armory’s carbines. The Fulton M3 Scout Carbine builds on the M1’s classic design. But don’t mistake this for some historic homage, or a safe queen–Fulton’s M3 is an ideal choice for home defense. And it shoots one clean r.
Instructor Zero’s One Shot Drill
Published: September 17, 2014 { 0 comments }Instructor Zero’s one shot drill: Glock 17, Gas Mask S10, 20 yards, Steel Pole. Man’s game.