Lightweight Get Home Bag: What to Pack
A long walk home under the stress of a soon-to-collapse society will be pressure enough without 50 pounds of gear on your back. Lighten up with this article on lightweight get-home bags.
Category: Preparedness
When someone mentions preparedness, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it prepping, the end of the world, the apocalypse…or, does it simply mean being in a state of readiness for whatever life throws at you? We believe preparedness is having the knowledge, skills, ability, and gear to handle life in a way that builds confidence and peace of mind. This isn’t about doom and gloom, it’s about getting out and living life to the fullest.
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Urban Escape and Evasion Techniques
When it comes to urban escape and evasion, there are several factors that can determine the success or the failure of our objective. Moving from an urban context to being off-grid requires a specific mindset paired with relevant skills.
How to EDC Duct Tape
There are only a handful of problems duct tape can’t fix, so given its versatility, how do we carry it effectively? Let’s look at three methods to integrate duct tape into your EDC.
How to Install a MAGPUL SGA® Stock and MOE® M-LOK® Forend
Let’s take a step-by-step look at how to install a MAGPUL SGA® Stock and MOE® M-LOK® Forend on a Remington 870.
Chest Rigs vs. Plate Carriers
Plate carriers and chest rigs may not be essential gear for every civilian, but they have their purpose. Option Gray compares and contrasts the two so you can make an informed decision on your next purchase.
Best Home Defense Measures: Stoppers and Barricades
Door locks are integral to securing any entrance, but to truly step up your home defense measures, let’s look at seven stoppers and barricades currently on the market.
Can You Conceal Carry a Ghost Gun?
Gunsmithing is a rewarding hobby that allows amateur and professional craftsmen to learn about the inner workings of guns while creating custom firearms. However, if you are considering gunsmithing with the intent to carry, you should research your local gun laws. Without a serial number, any self-assembled gun is considered a “ghost gun” and may not be legal to carry in your state.
Do You Need to Take a Class for Concealed Carry?
The laws that govern obtaining a concealed carry permit vary from state to state. In turn, each state can have different caveats in place regarding the requirement of a class to receive such a permit.
How Often Should You Clean an EDC Gun?
Your everyday carry (EDC) gun is the firearm that you rely upon for self-defense. Cleaning this weapon helps to ensure that it will not jam or fail when you need it most. The question is, how often should you clean your EDC firearm?
How to EDC Water
Water is one of the most fundamental survival needs yet may of us struggle to incorporate it into our EDC. Let’s look at some of the different ways of carrying water to help keep you prepared in the urban jungle and beyond.
