The Ultra-Light Survivalist

The Ultra-Light Survivalist

Posted on 18 May 2012

All together, gunbelt, right-side platform and left-side platform (not including 1-quart canteens on belt) this “ultra-light” survival system weighs less than 12 pounds. Any backpacker will tell you that is extremely light when compared to a typical pack load. Think about it as a redundant layer in your preparedness system.

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Ron Hood’s Punk Knife from Buck Knives

Ron Hood’s Punk Knife from Buck Knives

Posted on 18 May 2012

In 2010, Buck Knives teamed up with renowned survival instructor and expert Ron Hood to produce the Hoodlum Survival Knife. Out of that collaboration came the Hoodlum’s little brother, the Punk.

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Carrying Concealed: Have You Trained?

Carrying Concealed: Have You Trained?

Posted on 17 May 2012

Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to practice. They go to the range, waste ammunition, and only practice at the range. Really good shooters practice often, both at the range and at home, and they use their practice sessions effectively.

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Over-The-Road Travel Preparedness

Over-The-Road Travel Preparedness

Posted on 10 May 2012

As a retired police officer holding a LEOSA certification card that allows me to legally carry a concealed sidearm nationwide- except in federal buildings and on planes – I LIKE driving. Due to the location of my residence, it’s usually more time efficient for me to drive rather than fly if the drive is eight to ten hours or less.

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More Than One Tool…

More Than One Tool…

Posted on 12 May 2012

I feel that we all need to keep an open mind about where we get our survival information from. There is no single perfect source.

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Chaplain’s Corner: We Must See These Things

Chaplain’s Corner: We Must See These Things

Posted on 16 May 2012

The battle must be won in the mind, in the emotions and in the physical body before the soldier is ready to win on the battlefield. To not have prior victory in these areas means no victory in the battle with an enemy… That also includes daily life. We must be well prepared in order to compete and succeed!

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Condor Tactical Mesh Hydration & Gear Vest

Condor Tactical Mesh Hydration & Gear Vest

Posted on 08 May 2012

A couple months ago I became the proud owner of a Condor Mesh Hydration Vest. I didn’t need the vest to carry armor; I just needed one that I could MOLLE mount gear pouches and a holster onto. This vest has worked perfectly.