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James L

A former outdoor survival instructor, I am a retired deputy sheriff who worked in a suburb of Oklahoma City. I was the operational commander of a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency warrant task force. We specialized in locating and arresting dangerous and violent criminals. I was also a member of the USMS fugitive task force for 2 years. James has over 25 years experience in law enforcement, and is also a certified police trainer.

Prepper benefits of building a neighborhood watch

April 20, 2026December 10, 2018 by 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

Categories Information Tags awareness, Bug in, Information, SHTF Leave a comment

Best budget battle rifles for preppers

September 8, 2022October 2, 2018 by James L

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

Categories Firearms, Information Tags Firearms, Information 1 Comment

Prepper Budget Rifle Review – PSAK-47 Liberty GB2 Zhukov rifle

June 3, 2022September 11, 2018 by James L

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

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What’s an EEDC bag? Do you need one?

October 1, 2021August 1, 2018 by James L

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

Categories Bag, EDC, Gear, Information Tags Bag, EDC, Gear, Go Bag, Information 1 Comment

Prepper AR Pistol/Truck Gun Review – PSA AR Pistol

May 29, 2023July 2, 2018 by James L

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

Categories Firearms, Review Tags Firearms, Review 4 Comments

What you need to know about “Truck Guns”

November 23, 2022May 24, 2018 by James L

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

Categories Firearms, Information Tags Firearms, Information 7 Comments
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