AR-15, AKM, AK-47. What is it about the mere mention of these weapons that strikes terror into the heart of the average anti-gunner? So much so that these guns are rapidly becoming legendary as symbols of fear — a fear which is becoming stronger and more irrational each day.
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Automatic Firearms and Full-Auto Fire Control
Everybody knows what full-automatic fire is, but how many of us know what it’s like? Military veterans will remember the experience they had during Basic Training, where they may have had a brief orientation and fired off several short bursts on full-auto.
Dos, Don’ts, and Maybes of Safe Gun Handling
In light of the historically unprecedented attack on our rights and freedoms to own and use guns by the predominantly socialist-controlled mass media today, it’s vital that all of us be well versed in the rules of firearms safety.
Body Armor Measurement Tips For Beginners
Body armor is perhaps the most significant tactical gear because it can save lives. Getting the right size is vital because it ensures total protection. However, deciding the size that would be just perfect for you is easier said than done.
Body Armor: Should it be on Your Preparedness List?
As a prepper, you know that stocking up on supplies and training your mind and body are important aspects of survival. You may already have a good collection of non-perishable foods, ammunition, medication, fuel, and water, but have you considered body armor?
Buying Your First Gun: A Beginner’s Buying Guide for Guns
Knowing which gun to buy can be challenging, especially if you are a beginner in the world of firearms. If that is your current predicament, then we are here to help! In this article, we will give you some tips to guide you through buying your first gun.
Small Unit Tactics Recommended for Smart Preppers
“The control of a large force is the same in principle as the control of a few men; it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers. Fighting with a large army under your command is nowise different from fighting with a small one. It is merely a question of instituting signs and signals.”—So wrote the Chinese General Sun Tzu in his treatise The Art of War some 500 years before the birth of Christ. Today we are going to cover the small unit tactics that every survival group should know.
Counter Sniping Tactics Mandatory for Preppers and Survivalists
The sun has just come up and is shining on the door of your retreat. The morning is bright and clear, as you and your family walk outside to start the day’s chores. Suddenly a gunshot rings out. Someone screams. A sniper is firing at your camp. Your first thought is: “What will I do?”
Useful Tips To Practice Good Marksmanship Without Wasting Ammo
Many preppers keep some sort of arsenal stocked as a deterrent and safety investment. But putting that firepower to use responsibly means knowing how to use it. That means you need to practice your marksmanship skills.
Improvised Suppressor: Keeping Quiet When It Counts
When “S” hits the fan, the element of concealment may become a prepper’s greatest safety net. In times of disaster and civil unrest, commodities and daily necessities become incredibly valuable. Having a suppressor for your firearm will help you keep a low profile. Because of this, the well-equipped prepper may have to face threats never faced before.
Why the AR-15 is The Perfect Survival Rifle
A few weeks ago, we wrote about how to build an unregistered survival rifle using hand tools. The rifle we theoretically built was a good ole’ AR-15 sporting a 16” barrel and chambered in 5.56/.223, arguably the two most common rifle rounds ever sold in America.
Turning The Lady In Your Life Into A Reliable Female Shooter
Think about survival for a moment. Survival isn’t just a man’s job, although it may seem like it since you don’t see a female shooter getting the same attention as a male one. In fact, to an ever-increasing degree in the future, “survival’ tasks are going to have to be shared by men and women alike. But we really don’t have to look to future disaster or civil disorder to practice the type of survival I’m referring to.
How to Build an Unregistered Survival Rifle with Hand Tools
Every prepper knows that a good survival rifle is one of the most important tools in your prep kit. Most also know the government and guns don’t often get along. And chances are, you’ve seen the good ole’ AR-15 mentioned and tangled into just about every prepper gun topic on the internet.