There have been a lot of guns throughout history that combined a gun with a knife. In the day when reloading one’s firearm could be a chore, rifles came equipped with bayonets. Somewhere along the way, gun makers decided to do the same with pistols. It would make sense at some point that a modern interpretation would eventually show up.…
I love shotguns. I think they are one of the most versatile tools for the tool box that a person can have. Outside of limited range and weight of the ammo, I can’t think of a reason not to have a shotgun. The best part is you can get a reliable and affordable defense gun if you’re on a budget.…
Pigeon, or Squab is a protein source that is easy to procure, but also frowned upon by most Americans. They are often called “rats with wings”. People see them flocking around the parks and eating garbage or trash. Like all animals, you shouldn’t consume anything which feeds itself with rotted food. But pigeons in the wild will eat what nature…
I posted a thread on raccoon meatloaf yesterday. As to be expected, some loved it and others…not so much. But we were advised by a poster that Muskrat is the best choice of all the smaller game. As a wanna be editor of a blog, I take our reader suggestions seriously. And while muskrats are not available here in AZ…
I have posted all manner of food items from the wild as ideas for SHTF meals. This website is, in part, a self reliance forum. • No, I don’t eat this type of food every day. • No, I’m not saying this is what you should be eating during SHTF. • No you’re not a bad person or a good…
These was a post the other day about making your own black powder shotgun shells using a cut down modern shell as a primer holder and breech plug. I was writing a post for another site and thought some of it would be useful here. Many of you may not realize that the old single shot or double barrel shotgun…
Amongst the hottest topics in the community is the age old battle of “spring compression” in magazines. Nothing like gun guys jawing away at each other, insults flying, friendships wrecked, and rampant butt hurt. As the article implies, how long can you keep a mag fully loaded? Will the constant compressed state of the spring cause failures over time? As…
Admittedly, I need to take a first responder type class. I know enough to handle topical wounds, and how to stop bleeding temporarily. I do have Israeli bandages in my Active Shooter Kit. I have really never though about EDC’ing a med kit out side of what I keep in my day pack. I don’t always have my day pack…
Dressing a whole chicken from start to finish is an essential skill that any prepper should possess. You may not want to kill a chicken yourself, but in the event that you need to, it helps to know how to do it in the most humane way. So before you cut the chicken’s head, it is best to sever the…
I have a serious gun addiction. In the last 35 years, I have owned or own just about every type of firearm out there. Not every make and model, but certainly pretty much every classification with the exception of destructive devices. I enjoy the aesthetics, and collecting aspect of guns as much as their functionality. Because of my affinity for…
