Security
Home defense, OPSEC, surveillance defense, and the part of prep that's about not advertising you're a prepper. Less tactical-bro, more thoughtful baseline.
Top picks in Security
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Survival Weapon Throwing Stick
Six-minute walkthrough of constructing and testing a throwing stick as a survival self-defense weapon in the field.
Boyd's AT-One Adjustable 10/22 Stock Review
15-minute hands-on review of the Boyd's AT-One adjustable rifle stock for the Ruger 10/22, covering quick tool-free adjustments for length of pull and comb.
My New EDC - Every Day Carry for 2018
Seven-minute walkthrough of a professional's everyday-carry setup: compact 9mm handgun, holster, knife, multitool, and flashlight.
Survival Weapon Rifle cal .22 Magnum
Six-minute evaluation of a .22 Magnum rifle as a survival weapon, covering practical considerations for small-game hunting and emergency preparedness.
Survival Rifle 17HMR
Evaluation of the 17 HMR as a survival rifle, covering ballistics, practical applications, and suitability for small game and pest control.
Go Bag items under $20 — Part 2
Seven budget survival items (water purification tablets, trauma shears, thermal blanket, tape, cloth, chapstick, binder clips) evaluated for a go bag, with use cases for hiking, camping, and emergency scenarios.
Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Large Utility Pouch Review
Fifteen-minute walkthrough of a 7×8×3 inch MOLLE utility pouch: construction, attachment options, storage capacity, pros and cons for EDC and bug-out configurations.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point Knife Review
29-minute hands-on review of the Cold Steel Recon 1 tactical folding knife, covering design, performance, and practical EDC use.
3 Ways to Pick a Lock Using a Tape Measure - DIY Survival
Five-minute walkthrough: fashioning a steel tape measure into three different lock picks or shims for emergency access to your own padlocks.
My Conceal Carry Pistol, The Glock 43. What Do You Carry?
Eleven-minute walkthrough of a Glock 43 conceal-carry pistol, holster options, and tactical accessories for everyday defensive readiness.
My EDC Gear: What Do You Carry?
20-minute walkthrough of everyday carry items: holster, knife, flashlight, wallet, watch, and other pocket gear with product details and purchasing links.
Knives, Knives, and Junk: Mora, TOPS, and Budget Options
11-minute comparison of budget, mid-range, and quality survival knives including Mora and TOPS models with candid assessment of what's worth carrying.
How to Open a Padlock with a Soda Can (DIY Shim Hack)
Two-minute walkthrough of crafting an aluminum shim from a soda can to open a padlock without keys—a low-cost improvised skill for emergency lockout scenarios.
Condor EDC Pouch Updated
Five-minute review of an updated Condor everyday-carry pouch for emergency gear organization and field deployment.
Condor EDC Pouch for Everyday Carry
Five-minute review of the Condor EDC pouch: layout, carry options, and practical use for everyday-carry and emergency-kit organization.
My Mini Survival Kit Revised
6-minute walkthrough of a compact Altoids-tin survival kit with essential tools for emergency preparedness.