My whole paradigm on cooking has changed since starting this column. I was like most Americans. When it comes to off the grid cooking, propane was the way to go. 2nd to that was white gas, otherwise known as Coleman Fuel. What I have come to understand is that from a survival perspective, both of those fuels will be extremely rare. I have discovered wood burning “Rocket Stoves” for prior articles, and my latest fascination is with stoves like you’ll see this week that were made for kerosene. As I have explained in past weeks, these stoves burn regular gaspump diesel just as clean as kerosene, which is getting harder and harder to find, especially at a reasonable price. Diesel has to meet new EPA standards for sulfur emissions, and that has made it almost indistinguishable from kerosene. Diesel does not produce flammable fumes, and if you toss a match into a puddle of diesel, the match will go out. If you are storing fuel for the collapse, diesel is your best option, but you do need stoves for cooking and heaters for heating that are specifically designed for kerosene to burn it in a useful way.
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Prepping 101: Cheap Kerosene Pressure Stoves with Diesel
Published: February 28, 2016 { 45 comments }
Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) from Springfield Armory
Published: February 27, 2016 { 25 comments }Looking for a 1911 that’s ideal for concealed carry? Want it in a caliber other than .45 ACP? Check out the Springfield Armory EMP. These come in 9mm and .40 S&W, and we’ve been pushing these hard. So how do the redesigned 1911s hold up to the reputation Springfield has established with their 5″ guns?
Turnbull Restoration of a 1911–Step by Step
Published: February 27, 2016 { 47 comments }When should you have an old gun restored? We’ve asked the experts at Turnbull. They’ve just returned our 1911, and this is one perfect example. This gun went from Hartford to Argentina, back up to Reno and then to Turnbull. And now it looks like it would have the day it left the factory.
New iPad and Gun Cases from GATOR Cases for Off Body Carry
Published: February 27, 2016 { 6 comments }Looking for a way to conceal a handgun off-body that appears completely natural? Check out these new Gator Cases. There are three styles to choose from, and they’re designed to incorporate both practical concealment and easily accessible tablets and iPads.
Mossberg Patriot Bolt-Action Rifle Review
Published: February 27, 2016 { 32 comments }If you plan on hunting whitetail in the fall and are in the market for a new rifle, read this review. Mossberg’s Patriot line offers tremendous value and excellent performance–and this from a company most associate with shotguns.
Trigger Recall : Understanding the GLOCK Trigger
Published: February 27, 2016 { 78 comments }GLOCK’s domination of the handgun market is the envy of all of its competitors, yet there’s a controversial element of the GLOCK design: the trigger. So how does the GLOCK trigger really work?
Reloading: The Reloading Process
Published: February 27, 2016 { 7 comments }We’re continuing the introduction to the reloading process with an in-depth look at the process. Here are the steps, explained and demystified.
Free Local on GunsAmerica – How Will It Work?
Published: February 25, 2016 { 14 comments }Monday we leaked the news that GunsAmerica will be implementing a new policy change in the coming days. You will get a special email about it, but since we didn’t get it out for this week (squashing the bugs still), I thought some explanation was in order. Most of you reading already know that a [...]
5 Reasons Not to Buy a Budget Revolver
Published: February 25, 2016 { 99 comments }One common questions I hear is a lot is “I’m looking for a handgun but I don’t have a lot to spend. Can you recommend a budget revolver?” Consider this first.
Hillary Confuses Declaration of Independence with Constitution When Pushing Gun Control
Published: February 25, 2016 { 73 comments }“We’ve got to say to the gun lobby, you know what, there is a constitutional right for people to own guns, but there’s also a constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that enables us to have a safe country where we are able to protect our children and others from this senseless gun violence,” she said.