Military technology has advanced significantly over the past 30 years. One of the greatest challenges for law enforcement and military police is effective riot control. It’s important for law enforcement to maintain order, but enforcement using batons, pepper spray, and tear gas can be challenging. Many non-lethal weapons like tasers and rubber bullets can inflict [...]
The Specialized Equipment Of U.S Navy SEALs Everyone knows that members of the SEALs and Special Forces in general are highly qualified and enormously disciplined, but what about their weapons and equipment? The SEALs operate all over the world in a variety of extremely arduous situations. The core of SEAL training involves becoming ingrained with [...]
In turbulent times, the future doesn’t seem as clear as it once was. Some people may be concerned that a catastrophe that leads to the end of society may occur at some point. Those beliefs may not be totally unfounded. As such, certain individuals may be wishing to prepare for such an event.
In trying times, the need for survival gear to hedge against the possibility of a worst case scenario doesn’t seem like all that kooky of an idea anymore. Whether it is needed in case of a complete economic collapse, nuclear war, or a man-eating zombie plague, investing in some survival supplies may not be all [...]
Everyone hopes to never be in a situation where they are forced to survive on their own. However, experienced hunters, fisherman, and hikers understand that freak accidents and occurrences do happen, and sometimes, they need the right survival gear for the situation. Anticipating this need means creating a survival kit full of the correct survival [...]
There are five primary criteria for a back-up knife: Utility, durability, reliability, weight, and carry. Finding a stock, off-the-shelf, TO&E back-up blade is not going to happen. There are too many variables that aren’t accounted for in a MIL-SPEC solution. You’re going to have to bite the bullet and be prepared to spring some serious [...]
Hiking and camping are both fun and dangerous, so you need the field and survival gears to make sure you are safe. Neither activity is so dangerous that you should stay away from it or be afraid of going out; however, you do need to be aware of the risks before you take to the forest so that you are prepared. You want to have all of the right tactical gear to make the trip safe and enjoyable.
You’ve taken a wrong turn, the car breaks down, and you’re lost in the woods with your survival gear. Do you have the equipment and training to survive? Many people wouldn’t be, even those who had some type of emergency pack or gear just in case an accident happened.
It is important to keep in mind what the main use of the radios will be, this will help narrow down your choices and make the decision a bit easier.
Layering your clothing is a tried and true method to protect yourself from the elements. By dressing in layers you are essentially prepared for any type of weather conditions that you may encounter while you are outdoors.