As preppers, we sometimes tend to concentrate on the more extreme end of things, like EMP or mass casualty events. In doing so, we often overlook the far more common, though mundane, situations that can arise. If we’re being realistic, we’re far more likely to be injured working around the ho...
FBI LEOKA data show 53 officers were feloniously killed in 2025, down from 2024, with early 2026 numbers also trending lower. The long-term pattern is uneven, but officer deaths remain well below earlier peaks.
If you have been waiting to stock up on proven 9mm defensive ammo, this deal is worth a look. Ammunition Depot has the Speer Gold Dot 124-grain +P JHP Battle Pack down to $153.70 with code ALand5, giving you 250 rounds of trusted hollow-point ammo in a sealed pack built for long-term storage.
New on the market is Tasmanian Tiger’s Modular Grab Pack 30. This Beefy backpack is an ideal candidate to become your 72-hour survival bag or home emergency kit. It offers roomy interior compartments, multiple pockets and sleeves, and three carry options when things go bad and minutes count. A ...
No one on board the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) knew anything about the cargo they were carrying. What they did know was that the veteran cruiser (launched in 1931) made the trip from San Francisco to the island of Tinian in the Marianas in just ten days. The crew was proud of the “Indy”, and fo...
Military aircraft design of the Cold War era could be described as akin to physics, or, more specifically, to Newton’s Third Law of motion, which states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” From lessons learned in the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force determi...
Fort Belvoir, Va  –   The United States Army is currently executing the most significant overhaul of its acquisition enterprise in decades, designed specifically to increase modernization, reduce bureaucracy, and get critical warfighting capabilities into the hands of Americ...
The AK family of weapons is notorious, but the platform’s infamous partner is the 7.62×39 cartridge. Like Bonnie and Clyde, the AK’s reputation is inseparable from its chambering. That the cartridge is historically simple, robust, and effective is the key variable that makes the...
Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes.
Severe weather can occur at any time of year. Tornadoes, blizzards, and more can cause serious problems and jeopardize safety. Sometimes it seems like bad weather pops up out of nowhere, with little to no warning. Where can you turn for reliable weather information? Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA...