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Operation Dark Winter: Weaponized Smallpox

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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...

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Transportation

RECOILtv: Fast-Roping 101

Transportation

RECOILtv: Fast-Roping 101

Rather than buckling in to a harness and rappelling down, fast-roping...

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Gear

Kukri Buyer's Guide – Ahead of the Curve

Gear

Kukri Buyer's Guide – Ahead of the Curve

With a distinct forward-facing curvature and a function halfway...

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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…

June 3, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

SOFIC 2018: Top 3 Pieces of Special-Ops Survival Gear

There were several bright spots at SOFIC 2018, including finding awesome new special-operations-oriented survival gear which we hadn’t yet seen in person.

May 31, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Save Your Breath: Preparing for a Chemical Weapon Attack

Recent chemical attacks in Syria show just how deadly and widely used chemical weapons are. Many toxins can be made using common household materials.

May 20, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Recap: Traversing the Colonial Parkway

Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, recently embarked on a 23-mile solo journey across the entirety of the historic Colonial Parkway in Virginia.

April 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Eating a 118-Year-Old Emergency Ration

Steve cautiously peels open this emergency ration from the turn of the century, and consumes the mystery meat within. Don't try this at home.

April 22, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Buyer's Guide: Boonie Hats

Boonie hats were first worn by Special Forces in the jungles of Vietnam, and they're ideal for the "boonies" -- that is, remote backcountry environments.

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