Robert H. Scales Jr. is a retired Army Major General and former commandant of the U.S. Army War College. After graduating from West Point in 1966, Scales was commissioned as a field artillery officer and sent to West Germany. After two years in Europe, he was sent to Vietnam. On June 14, 1969, an artillery …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Body armor measurement tips for beginners… How you can prep for a quarantine… Whether or not it is illegal to collect rainwater in America… 10 great tips for long-term firearm storage… And debunking the 5 most common knife myths. Let’s dive in… Body Armor Measurement Tips for Beginners …

A never-before-seen virus, originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan has killed more than 80 people and infected more than 2,000 people worldwide, with both of these numbers expected to increase as more people are diagnosed with the illness. The virus was first reported to the World Health Organization on Dec. 31st and is believed …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… My thoughts on the .260 Remington… The risks of bear spray… The security difference between inward swinging and outward swinging doors… How to stop an ex from contacting you… And how to build an emergency stock pile with little space. Let’s dive in… Just wanted to ask your thoughts …

In this week’s must read articles we cover… The 8 emergencies that will get you to use your safe room… Wilderness survival tools you should always have… The difference between tactical and survival knives… Bug in mistakes you are probably making right now… And 11 thinks you need to have ready when the power grid …

The Department of Justice recently charged nine people with being part of a criminal enterprise known as “The Community” that hijacked mobile phone numbers to steal money and cryptocurrency. The sophisticated hackers used a technique called SIM swapping to target the bank accounts and online cryptocurrency wallets of their victims. Among the criminal gang were …

Andrea L. was taking a shower at her home in Pleasanton, California when she heard a loud banging noise and her dogs barking. Andrea jumped out of the shower, grabbed a towel and ran downstairs to see what the commotion was. According to Andrea, “I didn’t know what it was. Half the house was shaking.” …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… Where law enforcement officers train to shoot… Whether or not to stay put during an emergency… How to protect yourself against pickpocketing… Tackling gas masks when you wear glasses… How people are making calls from dummy numbers… And how to protect your home during a forced evacuation. Let’s dive …

Benjamin F. Wilson was a soldier in the United States Army. Born on June 2, 1921 in Vashon, Washington, Wilson enlisted in the Army in the summer of 1940 and was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. When the war was over, Wilson resigned his commission and went home. However, …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Making a survival cache and what you want in it… Harvesting rainwater for longhaul… The newly updated rule of threes… Why beginner firearm training is necessary… And what you should be disinfecting that you are not. Let’s dive in… How to Make a Survival Cache and What to …

Any cyber security expert will tell you that one of the biggest cyber threats we face in 2020 will be hackers targeting inadequate passwords. Far too many people still use passwords that can be easily guessed by sophisticated hackers. In 2019, over 8.5 billion online accounts were compromised, with over 5,000 individual data hacks. The …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… The lifetime of Curad antiviral face masks… Whether a shotgun or rifle is best for home defense… My thoughts on having a machete in my survival gear… The risks of concealed carry when it’s not legal… How to decide what gun to use when starting out… And the best …

These days, many homeowners have some type of security camera, most commonly the inexpensive doorbell security cameras that you can get for about $100. The good thing about these types of cameras is that they can be motion activated, so they start recording well before someone knocks on your front door. For example, a Texas …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… Maintaining body temperature during extreme conditions… What you need to know about the recent earthquakes in the U.S… The best survival dogs to defend you… Reasons to keep a firearm close while camping… And why you need to train your children for hard situations. Let’s dive in… How …

We’ve all had skin injuries and wounds at one time or another, either as children, but probably as adults as well – ranging from paper cuts to diabetic foot ulcers. What are we supposed to do for our skin injuries and wounds? Have mom kiss them and make them better? Soak them in turpentine? Heat …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to get by without a smartphone… How to become a spy… What you can do to protect yourself in NYC… The only way to take down a shooter… How to train for the FBI’s firearms qualification test… And how to communicate with someone across the world without cell …

Shooting and Moving, an Important Combination  The type of shooting that most of us do at our local shooting range isn’t really all that useful. Oh, it’s fine for teaching the fundamentals of shooting and in fact every shooter needs to be proficient at shooting at a stationary target, before moving on to other, more …

In this week’s Must-Read articles we cover… What to know about your local region in case of a disaster… Experiencing violence and the fight or flight reactions that occur… How to rescue yourself after falling through ice… What you need to know to tackle a pandemic… And how to tackle traveling without a personal defense …

The Pacific Crest Trail is a long-distance hiking trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail’s southern end is at the U.S. border with Mexico and its northern end on the Canada–US border. The …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… My thoughts on shoulder holsters… Using your hot tub water as a backup supply… Defense suggestions against computer viruses… The possibilities of bulletproof foam… Testing out a new gun before buying… And what steps to take to using a silencer. Let’s dive in… What are your thoughts on shoulder …

I’m sure you remember that in September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico when it hit as a Category 5 storm. It is regarded as the worst natural disaster in recorded history to affect those islands and was also the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Mitch in 1998. At its peak, …

This may be a tough situation for you to consider… But it’s important for you to have a plan now so you know how to react if your home is ever invaded and your family’s life is on the line. You see, home invaders thrive on power and intimidation. So let me ask you… What …

The M-16 (essentially the same as your civilian AR-15) saw its first days in service during Vietnam. The design of the AR-15 was unlike any other rifle ever issued, so American GI’s had to quickly learn what worked and what didn’t in real combat. It was a proving ground of sorts, and the first issued …

In this week’s mailbag we cover… How to conceal carry when wearing a dress… Where to buy bulk ammo for cheap… What to do to detract from your car getting broken into… How to use the water in your hot water heater in an emergency… How to tell if your door lock has been picked… …