KE Arms Picatinny Rail Carry Handle Mount

Back in the 80’s, when I grew up, and later when I joined the Army, carry handle AR’s and M16’s were the thing. Somewhere in the 90’s, it seemed that...

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Get Out Safely: Travelers’ safety in a hotel

Natural disasters, power outages, or brownouts can quickly create unsafe situations for travelers. To get out safely, it’s important to consider key safety precautions beforehand to ensure preparedness.  During a...

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Modern Surplus Gear Rocks

If you’re anywhere near my age, when you hear the words “military surplus,” you likely picture some dusty old store stocked from top to bottom in OD green web gear...

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boil water

Water Purification – How Long to Boil Water?

It’s fairly common knowledge that if you’re faced with using questionable water for consumption or food prep, boiling it will kill waterborne pathogens. When I teach preparedness classes, I always...

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The Beretta 30X – A Stronger Tomcat

I’m a fairly big guy; at six-foot-five, I’m well outside the average. Most of my body is proportional to my height. Most things, anyway. I do, however, have an inverse...

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Flitecontrol – Now In 20-Gauge

Typical EDC Gear: Not So Glamorous EDC

Examining Chuck Connors’ Iconic Rifle

Fundamentals

Fundamentals – The Building Blocks of Success

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