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Weapon mounted light or one in the hand?
Just west of Portland, Maine sits a rural town called Buxton. Around 3 a.m. one morning Eric B., and his wife Missy, heard a noise inside their Buxton home. The couple, who are both tour guides and avid hunters knew exactly what to do. Missy dialed 911 as Eric grabbed his gun and flashlight. He …
How to raise survival chickens
The pandemic was a wake-up call for people all over the world. Folks who never thought about food storage or stocking up on supplies now hoard toilet paper. The pandemic has also increased interest in raising chickens as a source of eggs or meat. According to Nancy S., owner of Cackle Hatchery, “We are swamped …
Which 1911 pistol caliber is the best?
I’m a huge fan of the 1911 and own several of them. The 1911 was invented by John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company. It’s one of the most famous and recognized military handguns of all time. Recently, a 1911 carried during the Battle of Iwo Jima went up for auction. The Colt …
5 Tools to easily keep your AR-15 in top shape
William K. was involved in a dispute with one of his neighbors over damage that occurred to a vehicle. During the disagreement, a female who lives with William was struck in the head with a shovel by the other man. William then shot the man with the shovel. Now, I’m not a lawyer but this …
The sinister people fueling this ammo shortage
In 2020, there were over 21 million background checks for the sale of firearms. It’s estimated that 40% of those, or about 8.4 million are first-time gun buyers. This means there are about 8.4 million people who not only bought a firearm, but needed to buy ammunition as well. At even a box or two …
Simple 5-step system for teaching kids to shoot
A 14-year-old Phoenix, Arizona teen showed the vital importance of confidence in your shooting skills. One afternoon, the teen was at home babysitting his younger siblings (ages 8 and 12). At first, a female knocked on the front door, but the teen didn’t recognize the woman so he refused to answer the door. A short …
Should you stipple your pistol grip?
If you are ever shooting, and the gun slips from your hands, let it fall to the ground. Never try to catch the gun midair because if you grab the trigger… well… it could end badly. A Burley, Idaho man who we will call Fred learned this lesson the hard way. One afternoon, he was …
3 Best aftermarket shotgun stocks?
A South Carolina criminal recently broke into the home of a senior couple and attacked them. It started when the suspect knocked on the back door of the home and asked the couple if they had seen his missing dog. While talking, the suspect attacked the 79-year-old wife. He knocked her to the ground and …
How Dave easily stalked Sarah through her Phone
Before the pandemic, Sarah S. met her new boyfriend Dave through an online dating website. When they first met, Dave told Sarah that he wanted to stop using the website, so the two began chatting on the phone. Soon after, they started a more serious relationship. But this is when Sarah noticed some strange things …
Why to avoid “Smart Guns” like the plague
Technology is a wonderful thing – until it fails when you need it most. And this is especially true with firearms. The Armatix iP1 is a semi-automatic pistol, chambered for the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, and uses “smart gun” technology. It is designed and manufactured by the German company Armatix and sells for $1,500 …
The 3 Vehicles Most Likely To Survive An EMP Attack
When it comes to disasters we all hope that our vehicle will get us out of dodge if needed… But, what would you do if there was an EMP attack? An electromagnetic pulse attack (EMP) is a burst of electromagnetic energy, it can be a natural occurrence or man-made. The problem is, there is no …
3 Rifles To Buy Before An Assault Weapons Ban
One evening, a 61-year old disabled man was at his home in Summerfield, Florida. The man lives in a mobile home on about 20 acres with dense woods and a single one-lane driveway. Around 7 pm, the homeowner said he heard a knock at the door. He recognized the man knocking as someone he’d done …
How To Not Get Poisoned By Your Bottled Water
When you pay premium price for something, you should rightly expect to get a high-quality product. But this isn’t always what happens when you buy bottled water. During the pandemic, bottled water was flying off the shelves. But one company ran into problems during this time. Starkey Spring Water was found to contain potentially dangerous …
Military Tips For Surviving The Brutal Cold
“A man in the cold is not necessarily a cold man.”– Mike Tipton. Tyson S. was a 30-year-old man from Utah who moved to a remote part of Alaska. He had been living alone after purchasing his cabin. His nearest neighbor was over 20 miles away. Beautiful mountains, rivers, and lakes separated Tyson from civilization. …
How to safely help law enforcement in an emergency
Police officers have a hard job – especially these days. Recently, Las Vegas police were called to a gun range near the strip. The caller said a man was inside the gun range acting strange. They said the man had touched property that did not belong to him, so the gun range asked him to …
How One Of The Richest Men In The World Was Hacked
People spend more time on their phones than ever before – which comes with risk. Even Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, isn’t safe from getting hacked. And the method used to hack Bezos could be used on anyone. You may remember this story that started when Bezos received a …
Operation Wandering Soul
On the night of February 10th, 1970 the South Vietnam jungles came to life with spine-chilling sounds. Near U.S. Army Base Chamberlain, the sounds of wailing and sobbing seemed to be coming from everywhere. Then a voice with a warning said, “My friends, I have come back to let you know that I am dead. …
What To Do With Online Accounts After Your Loved One Passes
Facebook has about 2.5 billion active monthly users. But who knows how many of those active “users” are even still alive. For example, Patrick D. recently received a Facebook notification. The notification said, “Steve D. tagged you in a photo on Facebook.” Now, Steve was Patrick’s brother. But sadly, he died four years before Patrick …
Carry Concealed Without A Permit?
Juan N. was sitting on a lakeside bench in Oklahoma when he heard gunshots coming from a restaurant nearby. Juan ran to his vehicle and grabbed his gun. Nearby, Bryan W. was driving with his wife when he heard the commotion outside the restaurant. He jumped out of his car and learned there was an …
Lessons from Scarface’s Last Stand
Admit it… Your mind probably flashed to a coked-up Al Pacino screaming “Say hello to my lil’ friend” in a bad Spanish accent. But this isn’t about that Scarface… You see, Scarface was the nickname of a famous, 600-pound grizzly bear that roamed the Yellowstone area for nearly 25 years. The nickname came from the …
Self-Defense Laws Vs. Excessive Force
Corthoris J. was at his Florida home one evening playing video games when a burglar broke in. After hearing someone inside his home, Corthoris grabbed his rifle and confronted the intruder. An unarmed burglar immediately ran from the home. But Corthoris chased after the burglar as he ran down the street. And he caught up …
How to Corrosion-Proof Your Gun
One of the most powerful handguns ever used by the military was the Colt Walker of 1847. The gun was conceived when Texas Ranger Samuel Walker joined with Samuel Colt in the 1840s. Walker was an experienced military man who wanted to develop his own handgun. So, he turned to the best gunmaker of the …
Mini Shotgun Shells
Sarah M. was a married mother at 18 years old. She and her husband welcomed their first child a few months before he died of cancer. After the death of her husband, two men broke into her home. They were reportedly looking for pain medication her husband had been taking during his cancer battle. …
How The FBI Is Tracking Down Protestors
The protest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. is being called a major security failure. Five people lost their lives during the protest, including a veteran and a U.S. Capitol Police Officer. As you know, the protestors made their way past security guards and into the Senate chamber, where election results were being …