James L 
Most preppers are familiar with the term OPSEC and the idea behind it. (If you are not familiar with it, click the link here to read more about it.) Yet I also believe that the Rambo/Lone Wolf approach is probably not the wisest course of action either. I’m not going to rehash all of the … Read more
Over the past few years, I have done many firearms reviews. I try to give my honest opinion on those firearms as they relate to being prepared for dangerous situations, their use for self-defense, etc. As a result, I receive emails asking my opinions are all sorts of firearms. And generally, the majority of questions … Read more
I have always considered myself to be an AR guy. I have built and own multiple ARs. A short barrel AR is something I carry to work everyday. I have shot, carried, and trained with ARs for years. But I’ll let you in on a little secret. The very first rifle I ever bought was not … Read more
I’ve written a few articles about EDC, and I’ve mentioned having an EEDC bag. This of course brings a few emails asking questions about it. Questions like: What is it? What is in it? Should I have one? I have received enough emails over the years that I thought I’d take a look at the … Read more
I recently added an AR 5.56 pistol to my collection of firearms. In my line of work, I do a lot of dynamic building entry and building clearing. I had been issued a SBR (short barrel rifle) by my department. But it is the old Colt A1. This one has the 10.5 inch barrel with … Read more
You have most likely heard the old adage “I have my pistol to fight my way to my rifle.” This is certainly something I believe in, though I hope to never have to. But I also believe in the old adage, “Better safe than sorry.” Especially in my line of work. I hope for the … Read more