Five Must-Have Survival Meds

What if, however, no one in your family has any major medical conditions? Can you ditch all of the extra preps and just go with bandages and whatnot? Aspirin Aspirin is something that most people take at some point in their lives. Aspirin can be used for everything from muscle and joint pain to headaches and toothaches. In my home we use it for a wide variety of things both medicinal and preventive....

February 27, 2020 · 2 min · 235 words · Zachary Lawson

Best Mens Work Boots for Strength and Comfort (2023 Edition)

If you need a new pair of work boots, this is the guide for you. Everyone is looking for something different from their boots. Some want comfort, while others need strength, and waterproofing is a prized quality too. In this guide, we will highlight the best boots for all your needs. We will cover the best brands and the most popular styles. We will also cater for budgets big and small....

February 25, 2020 · 4 min · 761 words · James Smith

Enemies: Tokarev vs. M1911

Moscows agents were hard at work gathering plans and examples with which communist designers could work. Internally it uses the short-recoil, barrel-tilting design of Brownings original M1911 pistol. Tokarev made two distinct revisions in the design of his pistol compared to ones like the M1911. The Soviet TT-33 “Tokarev” pistol, chambered in 7.62x25mm.Image: SA-Kuva Tokarev also modified the barrel-locking system, but it retained the same function as other pistols using Brownings system....

February 25, 2020 · 3 min · 487 words · Alex Murphy

Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16

February 24th, 2020 4minute read Its hard to follow a legend, but some can do it. The M14 service rifle went through this by superseding the M1 Garand after World War II. The M14 took everything learned with the .30-06 M1 Garand and applied it to a newly refined design. When initially introduced in 1974, the M1A was an immediate hit for Geneseo, Illinois Springfield Armory. The result of this was the SOCOM 16 family of M1A rifles....

February 24, 2020 · 1 min · 182 words · Omar Miller

Ultimate CCW 9mm 1911?

February 23rd, 2020 2:27 runtime Full-size 1911s are designed around cartridges the length of the .45 ACP. This is a big, capable gun with a large, powerful cartridge. However, the .45 ACP cartridge is a lot longer than rounds like the 9mm or the .40 SW. It also gives you a gun larger than necessary for the round. The first EMP offered was a version with a 3 barrel and a short grip....

February 23, 2020 · 1 min · 152 words · Thomas Wilson

EMP-Proofing Survival Gear

In the event of an EMP, youre looking at lights out literally. Whether its a short-term power outage or a doomsday scenario, its always a good idea to be prepared. Diversification, however, can also be your friend. The tape keeps them from mistaking other light sources for a shutoff signal. All you need is: Theyre pretty easy to make. In addition, it burns cleanly and will be fairly bright for the amount of materials youre using....

February 21, 2020 · 1 min · 181 words · Jeffrey Miller

Jim Cirillo – “Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights”

February 20th, 2020 3:24 runtime Jim Cirillo was probably the last real gunfighter in America. Without a doubt the combat arms fellas in our military are gunfighters, but they ply their trade overseas. Jim did it at home, in the grim streets of New York city. He later became a writer and firearms instructor. He published several books including Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights. This book is a practical shooting manual for police and civilian shooters....

February 20, 2020 · 2 min · 414 words · Cheryl Bennett

40 Different Adhesive Types of Tapes and Their Uses

Home Improvement Adhesive tapesconsist of a wide range of backing materials withdifferent usesfor industrial and individual purposes. Most people will at some point use some kind of adhesive tape for different reasons. Cloth Tape Acloth tapeprovides excellent bonding to rough-surfaced applications plus it can easily and quickly be removed after use. This jot down of adhesive tape is suitable for bothinterior and exteriorapplication thanks to its high resistance against water....

February 19, 2020 · 6 min · 1149 words · James Randolph

On the Hunt with the Victor .308

Springfield might not be the first to the AR party, but it certainly redefined the discussion. version in the Victor line. All the familiar controls are there where you expect them. The SAINT Victor .308 is a svelte and handy rifle that is just at home in the hunting field as it is on the competition range. The Victor .308 features a 16 1:10 RH twist lightweight chrome-moly-vanadium barrel with Melonite finish inside and out....

February 19, 2020 · 3 min · 442 words · Melissa Owens

Mystery M14 “Guerrilla Gun”

February 18th, 2020 7minute read The Cold War of the 1950s featured several violent insurgencies around the world. The French fought insurgents in Southeast Asia and in Algeria. The British dealt with uprisings in Malaya and Kenya. Revolution and revolt rocked Cuba, Egypt and Laos. By the early 1960s, uprisings would burn in the Congo, Rhodesia, Mozambique, Angola and Columbia. The war in Vietnam ramped up. The conflict in many of these nations took place in rugged jungle environments....

February 18, 2020 · 2 min · 418 words · Jesse Wilson

John Strayer’s 50K Round 1911

Shooting is their primary hobby. Their FFL gives them access to factory ammo at wholesale pricing a handy thing for a serious competitive shooter. The one that seemed to shoot the best for him was his Springfield Armory TGO II. Hence, it got to devour the lions share of the ammo supply. He points out that Jackie Gleason was truly The Great One… There were three levels of the TGO series: I, II and III....

February 17, 2020 · 2 min · 259 words · Thomas Wright

The 10mm: From Plinking to Predators

Not so anymore with guns like the Range Officer Elite Operator, TRP and the XD-M pistol family. In fact, I recently had a chance to try out the XD-M in 10mm myself. Being a big fan of the round and this gun, I could not pass up the opportunity. I know for a fact that there is a lot of interest in these guns. It was controllable and comfortable to shoot....

February 15, 2020 · 2 min · 219 words · Kathryn Roberts

Your Best Home Defense Gun?

February 14th, 2020 4minute read Choosing a home defense handgun may seem a simple task on the surface. Hands-On First up is the fit of the handgun. The handgun market is flush with options of every size. Make sure you select a handgun that is reliable and safe — and right for you. The XD-E from Springfield Armory is a solid option. From micro pocket pistols to Dirty Harry hand cannons....

February 14, 2020 · 3 min · 473 words · Robert Dalton