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Prepping 101: Go to the Movies This Week!

Prepping 101: Go to the Movies This Week!

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If you are a regular reader of this column you know that my subjects here of late have been extremely thick, and expensive. I try to be aware of just how much I am loading on, so I decided that this week is a good time to devolve into a bit of prepping theory again. I went to two movies this week, The Martian, and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Between the two, it was as if Hollywood put on a clinic for what survival post-collapse is all about.

Walther’s American Pistols

Walther’s American Pistols

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Walther is best known for a gun they designed in the middle of the last century. But the new polymer pistols are geared for the American market. Walther’s making guns for daily carry, for competition, and concealed carry. We had the rare opportunity to shoot all of them recently and are here with a retrospective.

The Century PAP M92 – Krink on a Budget

The Century PAP M92 – Krink on a Budget

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The Century PAP M92 might be the most AK you can buy for the money. The over-sized pistol is formidable right out of the box. But with a few modifications, this gun becomes a serious tool for close quarters work. Check out what we’ve done to the M92.

These are all handy carry pistols, but will they be effective without practice?

5 Best Guns for Bad Shooters

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Pop quiz hotshot, which guns on the market require the least amount of skill to operate with some proficiency? Here is a list of the top five guns for bad shooters.

A Visit to Talon Grips

A Visit to Talon Grips

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Talon Grips are a simple addition to most guns, but the extra texture they provide is a great advantage. We recently had the chance to visit the factory and get the inside scoop from the team at Talon.

Sig Sauer P229 Legion 9mm

Brand New from Sig–Legion 9mm Pistol–Hands On Review

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Sig Sauer is launching a new line of guns and gear that they call “Legion.” The Sig team describes the Legion series as gear that a Navy SEAL might carry when off duty. The best way to think of the Sig P229 Legion is to envision what a serious shooter might have a custom gunsmith do to their new P229 to make it the ideal carry gun.

Prepping 101: Inflatable Concrete Buildings & Other Fallout Shelter Missives

Prepping 101: Inflatable Concrete Buildings & Other Fallout Shelter Missives

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Answer:A $25,000 inflatable concrete building. Just add water.
Question: What is a Concrete Canvas Shelter?

Believe it or not, this is not a joke, and when I encountered this product it reminded me that I have been meaning to discuss the qualifications for a proper nuclear fallout shelter for some time. But I have to admit, of all the survival preparations I’ve written about for this column, this is one of very few I have not actually worked out for myself. That is why I found this product so interesting.

The new Benelli 828U over and under shotgun.

Benelli 828U–The Future of the Over-Under Shotgun

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Over and under shotguns have been around for quite some time and have changed relatively little over the decades. Cosmetically, the Benelli 828U looks like a slightly more space age take on the classic double, but the under the hood features are what stand out as the unique elements of this shotgun.

Henry Frontier Carbine Evil Roy Edition

Henry Frontier Carbine Evil Roy Edition

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When I pulled this gun out of its unassuming box, I was predisposed to like it. Lever action rifles are fun–even more so when they’re chambered in .22 LR. But then I shot the gun. I don’t know what kind of magic Henry is using to produce these guns, but I like it! This may be the best range experience I’ve had this year.

Heckler & Koch P30SK: A Carry Gun You’ll Want to Carry to the Range!

Heckler & Koch P30SK: A Carry Gun You’ll Want to Carry to the Range!

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The H&K P30SK is a dynamic little gun. As the hype builds over the perfect 9mm for concealed carry, H&K’s latest entry snuck in this summer with very little fanfare. Yet this is a gun that’s easy to shoot, which makes training easy–yet it is still ideal for carry. Check out our review.