You know the funniest thing? When someone posts a comment on one of these articles that starts with “You can just..”. One hundred percent of the time it is someone who read a tip on a survival board or something and they are here to parrot an idea that may or may not be true. But what I have found in working on this column, every single time, is that while knowledge may be power, experience is survival. My experience with distilling water was not easy using fuel and means that would be available in a post collapse world. Oh my goodness it is slow going, about 1/2 gallon an hour using the distiller yous see here. “You can just…” distill dirty water was a comment that I got very early on in this series, and it just isn’t as easy as you would think it would be. Check out the pictures below, using a 3 gallon still from the Ebay seller linked above, and my Rocket Stove. I did get good, clean, drinkable water from yellow sulphur water, but it was not fun.
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Prepping 101: Water Distillation Still -Is it Worth the Trouble?
Published: May 17, 2015 { 41 comments }
The New Dan Wesson .357, Back with a Vengeance
Published: May 17, 2015 { 110 comments }Dan Wesson double action revolvers are back. It has been about 10 years since there have been new production DW revolvers on the market. CZ USA, which bought the Dan Wesson company in 2005, have made pistols under the name but until late last year a very limited number of revolvers. And not just any revolver, the awesome Dan Wesson model 715 is back and it looks like it is here to stay.
Why I Carry–It Happened to Me
Published: May 17, 2015 { 46 comments }Back in 1997, I drove around Atlanta for an hour with a gun to my head. Let’s just call it a learning experience–my own teachable moment. I learned a lot about myself, and what I was capable of doing. Thanks to the Godfather of Soul, I walked away. And I haven’t been unarmed since.
New Kydex Designs from Black Rhino Concealment
Published: May 16, 2015 { 9 comments }Some established holster makers have long wait times. Others seem to bend plastic and act like that’s all it takes. But gambling on an unknown maker with an innovative design is risky when you’re talking about guns. That’s why we’re here. We put them through their paces. And today we’re looking at Black Rhino Concealment.
Perfecting the Remington 700 with Accuracy International’s Chassis
Published: May 16, 2015 { 14 comments }How do you control the myriad of factors that influence long range accuracy? You need decent math skills. You should choose your ammunition carefully. But you really need to start with the gun itself. Many long range shooters depend on a chassis for their rifle that can fit their needs precisely. Are they worth the extra effort and expense? We’ll answer this with the help of Accuracy International’s new AX AICS.
FPS Russia: Napalm/Bowling Ball Cannon!
Published: May 16, 2015 { 0 comments }FPSRussia has some fun shooting and experimenting with his bowling ball cannon!
Sign of a Broken System: Vet Commits Suicide on VA Grounds
Published: May 15, 2015 { 24 comments }Is our current Veteran Affairs system broken?
Nuge on Real Danger to Kids this Summer: Backyard Swimming Pools
Published: May 15, 2015 { 11 comments }“The Big Lie about guns is that innocent kids are being gunned down or are accidentally shooting each other,” wrote Nugent. “Compared to drowning, gun-related deaths don’t even register.”
Watch Navy SEAL Bash ISIS Training Video
Published: May 14, 2015 { 1 comment }Former Navy SEAL and FBI special agent Jonathan Gilliam breaks down an ISIS training video.