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Epsom salt is one of those home remedies that has been around for a long time. Home remedies are popular among preppers because they know access to medical care could be sporadic during an emergency. So having a few bags of this stuff stored away might not be a bad idea. When it comes to...

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For years now, I have been seeing articles and videos making the rounds on the terracotta pot heaters. Some people call them a flower pot heater, or just a clay pot heater. Whatever the name, these are basically a DIY space heater for warming up a small room. I never looked at them too seriously...

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Many experts estimate that there is one Kalishnikov firearm on earth for every 70 people. This is a lot of weapons and speaks to the success of the AK legacy. Not all of those millions of AKs are military rifles. Many AK pattern rifles and pistols count in that number, and the Zastava ZPAP92 fits...

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When Kimber announced they were entering the sub-compact 1911 market with a new pistol, I was a little surprised. There is already a large number of manufacturers offering sub-compact 1911-style pistols. I consider this a niche market and already saturated with decent small pistols that satisfy those who want a pocket-sized 9mm pistol with the...

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Mention Walther and most people immediately flash back to James Bond, a beautiful girl, and the iconic Walther PPK that became synonymous with the Bond Franchise. However, Walther has not stood still to bask in the fame brought to its handguns by the movies. In 2021, Walther introduced the PDP (Performance Duty Pistol) to the...

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I love my metal water bottles. They’re durable, and you can use them to boil water in. But they do have their drawbacks. They are heavier than other options, they can be loud, and their rigid design makes them bulky to pack in a bag. Of course, there are plastic water bottles that are durable...

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We all like bargains, but, all too often, bargains follow the adage: “You get what you pay for.” However, once in a while a true bargain comes along. Canik Superior Firearms has been on my radar for several years. I purchased two Canik pistols that I love to shoot. Now, Canik has stepped up the...

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In a survival situation, food becomes a priority rather quickly. Yes, we can survive for quite some time without it, but even going a short time without eating decreases energy levels and the ability to focus. Luckily, there are all sorts of wild edibles to choose from. In fact, nature provides such an abundance of...

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There are hundreds of large caliber rifles on the market. The 300 Win Mag cartridge is rapidly becoming one of the most popular hunting cartridges. The military is moving their sniper rifle specifications to include this powerful cartridge. This growing enthusiasm for this power cartridge has led rifle manufacturers to bring new models chambered for...

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The .22 long rifle cartridge is iconic for many shooters. If you are like me, your first real rifle was a .22 LR. It was many years before I graduated to a larger caliber rifle, and I still keep several rifles chambered for .22 LR in my safe. They are great for teaching youngsters the...

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Sturm Ruger is a well-known and highly respected gun maker. Ruger’s #1 rifles are some of the most sought-after firearms in the world. The pistols built by Ruger are just as popular. Now, Ruger has entered the market with the Ruger 5.7 and it is rapidly becoming a major player in the 5.7 shooting world....

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Before a few weeks ago, I had never heard of a self-defense umbrella – at least not outside of some James Bond-type of movie. However, real world applications of this was brought to my attention recently, and it piqued my interest. What is a self-defense umbrella? What features could an umbrella for self defense have?...

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I just looked outside, and it is an absolutely beautiful day! The sun is shining, and there are a few white puffy clouds lazily floating along in an ocean blue sky. It would be a great day to get outdoors and spend a few nights falling asleep to the natural melody of the world. Alas,...

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People have asked me on several occasions, “What’s your favorite method for starting a fire?” I answer, “When I’m practicing or just for fun, I like friction methods like a bow drill or a ferrocerium rod.” You know, something like this: This is usually followed up with, “Ah, so that’s your favorite method for a...

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The 7.62×39 and the .308. Here we have two rifle cartridges with their background firmly set in the military traditions. Both cartridges were designed to meet specific needs for a military application that then spilled over into the civilian market with great success. These two cartridges share the same bullet, but that is about the...

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EOTech is a well-known name in the optical sight industry and among shooters. EOTech revolutionized the optical sight world by introducing its holographic sight in 1996. Since then, the EOTech holographic weapon sight has become the defacto standard. However, EOTech has grown beyond the holographic sight to include other styles of optical sights as well...

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For shoppers on a budget: How do you take arguably the most popular pump shotgun on the market and cut the price in half (or better) without compromising quality or reliability? You follow Mossberg’s plan and introduce a model that is like the stripped-down version of a sports car. The Maverick 88 line from Mossberg...

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The .22 Long Rifle caliber is undeniably the most popular rifle caliber in the United States. Everyone from first-time shooters to experienced old hands enjoys an afternoon of small game hunting or target shooting. My first rifle was a Ted Williams .22LR single shot from Sears and Roebuck. I would wager that most rifle shooters...

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We have Mikhail Kalashnikov to thank for the utilitarian AK-47 rifle. Officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikov in Russian, this ubiquitous rifle is the product of Kalashnikov’s experiences during World War II. Since that time millions of these rifles have been produced in both military full-automatic versions and semi-automatic versions for the civilian market. Many...

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If you mention the Elcan Specter DR 1.5-6x scope to most of your hunting buddies or the other coffee drinking range denizens, you will get some confused looks. Not many casual shooters recognize the Elcan name, much less the SpecterDR line of scopes. Elcan is somewhat overshadowed by its competition which keeps most of us...

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