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A record-breaking number of handguns were sold in 2020, and sales continue to be extremely high in 2021. Many of these sales are first-time buyers purchasing a handgun for personal protection. Handguns are a good defense solution for those who want a firearm to defend them at home and away. Safely storing your handgun so that it is easily accessible can be accomplished with a good handgun safe. Types...

Whether you’re a first-time gun buyer looking for a safe and reliable gun for personal protection or an experienced collector looking to add a quality concealable handgun to your collection, a revolver is an excellent choice. There are many advantages to owning a revolver, but as with any gun, there are some disadvantages too. Pros Reliable Easy to use Considered safer than semiautomatics by many Low maintenance, especially stainless-steel versions...

Are you one of the millions of people who got yet ANOTHER pair of socks for Christmas? While socks might not be as glamorous as a new big screen TV, don’t be so quick to roll your eyes and toss them into the sock pile black hole. Add them to your emergency kit! When TSHTF, you have to be creative, and having items in your kit, like socks, that...

Everyone should build an emergency food supply to ensure the safety and security of their family. A well-planned emergency food supply allows you to provide delicious food with the best caloric and nutritional values for your family in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. In this article, you’ll learn the pros and cons of various food preservation methods, how to avoid common mistakes when planning an emergency...

It’s starting to cool off out there. While we enjoy the last breath of summer weather and start to enter fall, it’s an excellent time to start checking items off your fall and winter preparedness checklist. As we head into winter, many parts of the world, especially the USA, are experiencing high levels of civil unrest. Many businesses have closed or are shut down due to the pandemic. People...

Today, we often hear talk of how important it is to stock up on food and water supplies in case of an emergency situation. Stocking up is important at home and at the bug out location. In fact, stocking up on supplies is mandatory for survival. But have you ever heard of a survival cache? Just think about when you are not at home or at your bug out...

“We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.” Thomas Edison “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Benjamin Franklin Neither of these great American men could have predicted the kind of threats we face today. But these ideals remind us not to rely on good luck to save our asses and that most people’s successes aren’t the result of “luck”, but of...

Wearing proper protective shooting glasses is always recommended. Eye injuries are far more common than you might think. If you wear glasses for vision correction you may think you’re protected. However, eyeglasses do not offer the protection from projectiles that proper shooting glasses do. Other safety gear you need includes shooting gloves and hearing protection. Protection is not expensive and even if you buy really expensive protective gear, it is still...

With the Ebola scare spreading as two nurses contact the disease while treating a patient in Dallas, we’ve been getting many questions on best practices for Ebola prevention. Although Ebola has been commonly known to spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of inflicted individuals, research shows that it may also spread through suspended droplets in the air when someone sneezes or coughs. As a former EMT, co-founder...