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Best Guns for SHTF Preparedness/ The Stand Alone Armory I had the opportunity to meet a young man through a mutual friend. In his mid-twenties, he was just getting started in his adult life. He graduated from college and became an engineer, but his education had left him ill-prepared to survive in a hostile world. He had a beautiful wife and a new baby daughter, both of which had caused a major shift in his priorities. When we’d first met, he had just purchased an expensive Sig handgun ("because the more expensive, the better it must be") and now was in...

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Choosing the right Optic for your fighting rifle can be a complicated task. I’ve had the privilege of working in this field for over 30 years. As a Soldier, Contractor, Professional Competitive Shooter, and instructor (LE/MIL/Competition/EDC). I’ve shot in blazing heat, snow, pouring rain, in the mountains, and on the coast. Worn guns out from their creation to their death. I’ll try to take some of my experiences and help you ponder points you may not have considered. Let’s talk PPE, Personal Preference, and Experience; other’s opinions may differ, and that is fine. There’s more than one way to skin...

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