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Review: Southern Specialties Folding Lock Pick Set

Gear

Review: Southern Specialties Folding Lock Pick Set

Back in World War II, OSS secret agents were issued a Lockpicking Jack Knife. Southern Specialties developed a modern...

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Survival

National Advisory: Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage

Survival

National Advisory: Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage

Earlier this month, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council...

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Preparation

Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire

Preparation

Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire

We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In...

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November 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

METT-TC: Survival Plan of Action

With METT-TC, the U.S. Army has successfully created a multi-level survival plan formula that anyone can use to plan a successful mission.

October 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Mahindra ROXOR Off-Road Vehicle

The ROXOR is a small off-road vehicle inspired by the classic Willys design. It's built in America with a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine.

October 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Operation Dark Winter: Weaponized Smallpox

The goal of terrorism is to exploit areas of vulnerability. Operation: Dark Winter serves as a stark reminder that our nation will always be under…

September 12, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Fast-Roping 101

Rather than buckling in to a harness and rappelling down, fast-roping allows individuals to descend several stories in a matter of seconds.

September 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Kukri Buyer's Guide – Ahead of the Curve

With a distinct forward-facing curvature and a function halfway between machete and hatchet, the kukri is an excellent multipurpose blade for survivalists.

August 24, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Cartel Convoy in Jalisco, Mexico

This video shows a vehicle convoy with several dozen Jalisco New Generation Cartel members, most armed with rifles.

August 23, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Practical Prepping from an Insurer's Perspective

We recently read an article published by USAA, titled "How Much Disaster Prep Should I Do In A “Safe” Zone?". It emphasizes the value of…

August 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Foreign MRE Poll #4: Which Would You Rather Eat?

This MRE poll compares meal choices come from China, Thailand, and South Korea. Which of these rations appeals to you most?

August 18, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Book Review: "Irish Republican Army Manual of Guerrilla Warfare"

The Irish Republican Army Manual of Guerrilla Warfare shows how a small group of motivated individuals can impose their will on a much larger state.

July 26, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Unconventional Weapon: The OSS Stinger Pen Gun

During WWII, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) developed the Stinger. This single-use covert gun resembles a pen and fires a .22 Short cartridge.

July 23, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Can You Survive After a Nuclear War?

In the event of full-scale nuclear war, more than 1 billion lives may be lost. Though surviving nuclear winter wouldn't be easy, it's not impossible.

June 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Cooler Heads Will Prevail: Wide Brim Hat Buyer's Guide

Unlike a ball cap, a wide brim hat offers 360-degree protection for your head and neck. Many of these hats also provide UV protection and…

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