Several months ago, a reader sent ( thanks Mike) me several boxes of books and videos, most of which were very informative, to the point and useful. I love it when readers send me free stuff (hint) especially books and videos that I can review here on The Survivalist Blog.
Most of the stuff Mike sent was utilitarian, but at least two of the videos presented little usable information or instruction. But that doesn’t matter – since the bulk of the package was great and even the few subpar items where greatly appreciated – at least I can review them here, so you don’t get burned by an uninformed purchase.
The first video not to buy for survival is “Tactical Concealed Carry 2″ put out by Gunsite Training Academy. I have to say this was one of the worst instructional videos (of this type) that I have ever had the misfortune of viewing.
During the course of the video presentation, it was stated several times that this was advanced instruction, with the suggestion for those not at this “advanced level”, to purchase one of their more basic videos or to seek other instruction.
If this was their advanced video training course, I can only imagine what their basic “Tactical Concealed Carry 1″ video would consist of. This is a gun. This is a trigger. This is the grip. Or probably something to that effect…
Aside from being extremely boring and painful to watch “Tactical Concealed Carry 2″ offered nothing unique, useful or even interesting. Everything presented here; safety, firearm and holster selection and carry positions, can be learned by attending just about any state required concealed carry permit class.
If you know anything about shooting or firearms this video is a total waste of your time and money. A much better and useful production is Jim Grover’s Inside the Crucible series. Don’t waste your money on Tactical Concealed Carry.
The next video not to buy for survival is Whispering Death – Secrets of Improvised and State-of-the-Art Silencers put out by Paladin Press. While I enjoy most of the work done by Paladin, I have to say that “Whispering Death” was below their usual standards.
The author spends the majority of the 40 minute video shooting through soda cans, two litter plastic bottles and other improvised “sound suppressors”. While a silenced weapon would be a great survival tool, under certain conditions – you will not learn anything from this video that isn’t available for free by doing a Google search for improvised silencer construction
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Hey M.D.
Have to say I was surprised when you said the video was from Gunsite. Gunsite is one of the best shooting schools in the country, I would have expected more from them.
Ken
Ken,
As far as I know Gunsite is a great shooting school at least according to all the reviews I've read.
I expected this to be a great production but was very disappointed with the contents. Very, very basic stuff.
M.D. the worst book I've ever had was kurt saxons poor mans james bond. Totally useless.
Second worst was Dakins frugal survivalist chap, poorly done and amateurish.
My vote goes to JWR's preparedness course with his novel being a close second.
JWR's novel is fine….as a novel… the "get you ready" preparedness course though is WAYYYYYY over priced…. it is more for Uber newbs and probably shouldn't sell for over $10 at that…
Daken is ok… gets you thinking about other possibilities at least.
"how to live without electricity-and love it" by Angelista… While a decent read about one person living without electricity, as far as good ideas it doesn't have anything you probably don't already know.
JWR's novel Patriots most God awful thing I have ever tried to read. Made it through the first 30 or so pages then it went in the trash can. Disgusting.
M.D. Thanks for the info on the videos. Now if everyone would listen to you about preparing we would be getting somewhere.
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