Most of the emergency gear I own was bought under mild duress rather than preparedness, usually in a checkout line, usually on the theory that twenty-five dollars is a fair price to not be caught in the dark. The WeatherX XPCW19B started the same way. I was offered a review sample to test out, an...
Editor’s Note: This article describing the citizen first responder is presented for discussion purposes. Know and follow your jurisdiction’s laws regarding self-defense, and ensure that anyone rendering aid is qualified to do so. Seek competent training from qualified instructors. A commo...
A worker’s unexplained death at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute has sparked international concern, with nearly 200 contacts reportedly under medical observation. Plague remains unconfirmed, but the incident is a reminder to prepare before an emergency, including respiratory pr...
September was National Preparedness Month, and I want to embrace preparedness. I’m the resident Florida man, and I’ve dealt with nasty hurricanes for most of my life. It’s just a fact of life in the Sunshine State. After going through three in 13 months, I’ve come to appreciate the prepar...
84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.
September was declared National Preparedness Month back in 2004. It was a response to the tragic events of 9/11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as other agencies, recognized the need for an increase in civilian emergency preparedness. Once upon a time, the United States h...
For the better part of the last two decades, polymer AR-15 magazines have dominated the market, as most clearly represented by Magpul’s PMAG introduced back in 2007.  Since then, polymer magazines have evolved substantially, and you can now find every capacity, feature, and color you can t...
Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool...
A man showed up unannounced at a Leesburg home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and tried to force his way inside. No arrests. Read the original story: Man Dead After Trying to Force His Way Into Home Where His Ex-Girlfriend Was Visiting
Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...