James L 
If you have followed this site for any amount of time, you know that I advocate the idea of “you get what you pay for” when it comes to firearms. But I also believe that you can find quality firearms on a budget if you do a little research. So to help facilitate this, I … Read more
When it comes to major, catastrophic events, we typically believe that we may have little to no warning of the coming disaster. And in many cases, this could very well be true. But what if a SHTF event was impending, and you had a little advanced notice? Or if a major event has already hit, … Read more
In May of 2018, I spent a weekend at the NRA annual convention. It was at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas. It was HUGE, and it took me all day Saturday and a good part of Sunday to see it all. Every major firearm and firearm accessory manufacturer was there. It was like I … Read more
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