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...
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...
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 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...
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...
With all the political hubbub out there about firearms, I know that there are MANY people who do not own a firearm, but are now seriously considering getting one. And to those people, I strongly urge you to do so. Our 2nd amendment rights are under attack. So now is...
Editor’s note: In the past several weeks, the attack on gun rights and gun owners has exploded. I have been a 2nd amendment supporter, but now I feel like being just a supporter is no longer enough. I need to become an active advocate. As a result, I have decided...
I have deliberately tried to stay away from politics on this site. I have said many times that I believe preparedness should transcend political, religious, and ideological beliefs. Disaster can strike at any time, and does not discriminate. That being said, I firmly believe that part of being prepared is...
From time to time I get emails asking about rifle optics. It’s a great question I enjoy discussing. To answer that question, there are several different factors that need to go into the decision-making process. I thought I’d take a look at 6 factors that you need to consider when...
A while back, I received an email from a guy asking me my opinions on various firearms. The guy had some money to spend, and wanted to know what sort of rifle he should buy. He said he was new to rifles and was asking for my insight. His budget was...
Editor’s note: Please welcome Evail Juan to Planandprepared.com. He will be a regular here, providing reviews on firearms, firearm accessories and tools, as well as other prepper related gear. I recently received a Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard as a gift (Thanks Sis). But upon reading how to change it out...
A while back, I wrote an article for folks that are brand new to prepping. If you missed it, click here to read it. Anyway, I got some positive feedback on that article, but I also received a few emails asking me to be a bit more specific. They wanted...
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