Category Archives: Security

This category covers all aspects of security, including personal security, home security and defense as well as the threats we face regionallly and nationally

Open Thread: The .22LR for Self Defense

Our last poll question was “Is the .22LR an adequate round for self-defense?”  The results were 51% Yes and 49% No. If you take my vote away, it would have been split right down the middle. I knew that opinions … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Understanding Personalities: Part One, The Narcissist

This is Part One of a new series here. In a major disaster it’s highly likely that the survivors will find themselves in extremely stressful situations that are beyond their control with people that may not know. We feel that … Click HERE to read the entire post….

Posted in Basic Preparedness, Security

Installing a Scanner Radio in a Basement or Shelter

This article has been moved to Citizen’s Radio Guide http://citizensradioguide.com/installing-a-scanner-radio-in-a-basement-or-shelter/   by

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Remington lands Army M4 contract.

This may be old news for some of you but AR fans should be relieved to know that the US Army has just granted a contract to Remington for another 2 years worth of carbines. “According to the Department of … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Top 5 Items to Keep In Your Bug Out Bag

A Guest Post from Jennifer Smith A bug-out bag is a 72 hour portable kit that is focused on assisting a short term evacuation rather than a long-term survival strategy. This is what differentiates it from a survival kit. Deriving … Click HERE to read the entire post….

Posted in Basic Preparedness, Equipment, Food, Medical, Security, Shelter

Home Security Techniques and Gadgets That Work Even When There’s No Power

A home security system is supposed to protect you from a worst-case scenario, but there’s one fatal flaw with that premise: if you lose power, your home security system is useless. Even your backup generator is going to run out … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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Choate’s AR15 Essential Parts Kit

Choate Machine and Tool has come out with an AR-15 parts kit that is enclosed in it’s own storage tube. Designed to fit anywhere that two C123 batteries can fit, this kit Includes a selection of 11 commonly replaced parts: … Click HERE to read the entire post….

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