Survival Guns and Gear

Review of the Remington R15 VTR

May 16, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Robert With all the choices of AR manufacturers today, a person must decide what their primary use for owning a weapon of this platform is. One of my hobbies is predator hunting. I wanted a reliable long-range accurate .223/5.56 chambered rifle (not [...]

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A quick and dirty review of the Glock 19

May 6, 2012
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A quick and dirty review of the Glock 19 Some folks prefer revolves over auto loaders, while others simply want a simple .22 for target practice and recreation on the weekend. The “perfect” defensive handgun for me may not be right for you or your needs, it is a personal choice and one that should [...]

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Choose Your Weapons

April 20, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Lloyd P In much simpler times when gentleman wanted to settle a dispute of honor they called for a duel. “Choose your weapons” was the traditional start of the events once they had assembled. Dueling pistols, swords, even Bowie knives were sometimes used [...]

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The horse and cart plan with budgets and guns

March 29, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Jackpine After reading Jason in Virginia’s piece on a “budget battery” I felt I needed to give a differing view, not to say Jason. is wrong but I have come to differing opinion. These selections are based on over 20 years of shooting and collecting [...]

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Is the .22 Rimfire The Best Survival Firearm?

March 14, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Joe I Lately I’ve seen quite a bit of information on using the .22 rimfire as a primary self-defense weapon, an option when hunting large game, and even a primary offensive weapon. This reasoning has surfaced in recent years due to several factors, including [...]

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How To Build A Respectable, Functionable, Survival Armory For Around $2,300

March 2, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest by Jason in Virginia Any prepper will tell you that weapons, be they for self-defense or hunting, are an integral part of your preps. Any SMART prepper will also tell you that they are not the end all be all of prepping, nor [...]

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The firearms question – or the virtues of the 12 gauge shotgun for survival

February 15, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Rex J I keep getting ask; “What is the best personal defense weapon?” Folks, the ultimate answer is; “The one in your hand.” However to have one in your hand, you must first purchase one. Ok, you say, which one do I buy? Do I [...]

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Alternative weapons for the survival battery

January 31, 2012

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by JD There has been some previous articles about options and considerations for your survival battery of firearms. These options included the handgun, .22 caliber rifle, shotgun and the battle rifle. Now, I will present you with some other options to consider. The air [...]

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Let’s Talk about Guns

December 28, 2011

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Cliff C In all our recent discussions there has been a lot of back and forth about guns. Which one to buy, what to use, what ammo and stuff like that. I’m a life time gun collector but am by no means an expert [...]

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The firearm primer: answers to the questions you are afraid to ask

November 29, 2011

Guest post by Lloyd P In unexpected crisis and emergency situations it is up to us to be able to care for ourselves and our loved ones. The old statement holds true that “when you need help instantly the police are only minutes away.” The scenes after Hurricane Katrina, the Rodney King Riots and other [...]

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The 45-70 lever action – is it an effective survival tool?

November 16, 2011

A guest post by By Lurkerbob [This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest - First Prize winner will receive a gift certificate for $170 worth of Winchester Ammo. Second Prize winner will receive 3 dozen Tattler Reusable Canning Lids . Third Prize winner will receive a LifeStraw.] What are the requirements for a survival rifle? I will attempt to answer [...]

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An Analysis of NYPD police shootings and how they apply to you

October 11, 2011

Reprinted by permission from PointShooting.com In 1969, the Firearms and Tactics Section of the New York City Police Department instituted a procedure for the in-depth documentation and study of Police combat situations. It was designated Department Order SOP 9 (s. 69). Data gathering began in January 1970, and over 6000 cases were studied during the [...]

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Don’t Pay A Fortune For An AR-15

August 16, 2011

This is a guest post by Willard N [This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest where you could win a number of prizes including an 84 serving storage bucket of Wise Food Storage, 500 rounds of 9mm ammo, a NukAlert a copy of my book The Dirt Cheap Survival Retreat and a copy of my [...]

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Rambo meets Walter Mitty, and they are both wrong

August 5, 2011

This is a guest post by Leland S [This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest where you could win a number of prizes including an 84 serving storage bucket of Wise Food Storage, 500 rounds of 9mm ammo, a NukAlert a copy of my book The Dirt Cheap Survival Retreat and a copy of [...]

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Basic weapons safety, tactics and selection for the prepper / survivalist

July 28, 2011

This is a guest post by Mike S [This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest where you could win a number of prizes including an 84 serving storage bucket of Wise Food Storage, 500 rounds of 9mm ammo, a NukAlert a copy of my book The Dirt Cheap Survival Retreat and a copy [...]

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NRA membership for $20

July 21, 2011

Markdown.com is offering NRA membership for $20 – if you’re not a member and want to be here is your chance to join at a discount. Thanks to Al B for the heads up…

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Survival Gun Planning and Engineerin​g

June 9, 2011

“This is a guest post by By Joe D and final entry in our non-fiction writing contest –  This contest ended on June 5 2011 - the winner will be announced Saturday June 11 2011” I enjoyed the recent post on the What Is The Best Survival Handgun. Prepping is a lot of work, and for many, it seems [...]

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What Is The Best Survival Handgun

May 20, 2011

This is a guest post by Michael K and entry in our non-fiction writing contest – where you could win $100 cash. (This contest ends on June 5 2011 so get busy) AHHH…The age old question. One would think that anyone reading this, is of course interested in their families and their own personal survival and protection. [...]

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Ammunition Is As Good As Gold

April 14, 2011

This is a guest post by Aaron B and entry in our non-fiction writing contest – where you could win $100 cash. I listen to a lot of talk radio. Conservative, of course. I hear a lot of talk about buying Gold and I’ve considered whether or not the purchase of Gold would be right for [...]

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Advice on Finding Ammo Cans

March 30, 2011

Where can I get ammo cans and how much are they? Florence N Ammo cans are great for storing ammunition (of course) and other small pieces of survival gear such as non-hybrid garden seed and medical supplies. A google search for “ammo cans” will bring up a slew of results from vendors such as The [...]

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