Survival Gloves to Protect Your Hands
Survival Gloves to Protect Your Hands Your hands are everything. In fact, the human hand and the mind is the combination that has seated us high atop the food chain. I guess its arguable that civilization has a lot to do with it as well. Still, the idea of survival with one hand injured is […]
Foraging for Food in the Wild
Foraging for Food in the Wild For most people, the idea of food from the wild comes down to hunting or fishing. These are two methods that will get you food from the wild. Still, there is another world out there, if you take the time to learn about it. Of course, I am talking […]
Choosing the Right Backpacks
Choosing the Right Packs When you visit a site and you are on the hunt for some tactical gear or a pack in particular, you are probably stymied at the many choices that you have. Am I right? While the section on the site will say bags and packs there may be 30 options of […]
The Complete Guide to 1911 Frames
On March 29th, a man produced an invention that has since saved tens – if not hundreds – of thousands of lives. His name was John Moses Browning. He worked at Colt and his invention was the M1911 service pistol: A semi-automatic, short-recoil, single-stack, leaf-sight handgun that fired up to seven large, .45-caliber rounds through […]
The Three Common Waistband-Carry Positions
The waistband is a common place to carry your concealed weapon, but you need to understand the pros and cons of each waistband-carry position. In general, you will find three specific options… 1. Appendix Carry Also known as the 1:00 position, the appendix carry has the weapon in front, generally between the front pants-pocket and […]
Are .22-Caliber Weapons Enough for Personal Defense?
There are many excellent cartridges for concealed-carry purposes, and few people argue with the effectiveness of the 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, or .357 Magnum, just to name a few. However, if you want to start a heated debate, ask two concealed-carry proponents about the viability of .22-caliber firearms; you’ll likely get two vastly different opinions […]
What is “Shall Issue?”
If you look at the state information on firearms laws from the NRA, you’ll find a wide range of data ranging from purchasing laws to concealment issues. One of the items you’ll find is the…
5 Excellent Concealed-Carry Pistols for Women
There are many concealed-carry pistols that are ideal for women, but these are five of the most reliable, popular, and effective options. They are small enough for concealment, yet load effective, balanced cartridges such as the 9mm Luger and .380 Auto. With accuracy and dependability, these are five of the top concealed-carry pistols for women… […]
When to Carry a Concealed Weapon?
Is there a right or wrong time to carry your concealed weapon? While many people understand the arguments for carrying a personal-defense weapon, there’s not enough discussion about when…