The West Virginia Senate voted down a Governor’s veto to allow people over 21 to conceal carry their firearms without having …
Nice boss tools up entire office and requires them to get conceal carry!
Georgia business owner requiring employees to get concealed carry permits It’s safe to say that quite a few people would …
Funny ad: Gunny & Glock
Glock has been running some funny ads recently. Could be it’s part of their push to get picked up by …
VIDEO: It’s lambing season and it’s so easy a kid can do it!
Watch three-year old Lily “pull” a lamb, her second of the season.
Online safety – offline
Do you buy things off Craigslist or Facebook? Stubhub or Twitter? Do you feel a bit creeped out when you …
Irony Alert: The 2nd Amendment’s Not Just For Muskets!
The Founding Fathers were the action heroes of their day according to comedian Steven Crowder. He figures they were smart …
25 things you should know before you go camping
For many people, especially those from big cities, camping is one of the greatest ways of enjoying the great outdoors. …
Infographic explains the exposure triangle for beginner photographers
If you’re a beginner photographer, it can be helpful to have a simple guide that helps you understand the different settings …
futureHAUS – pre-fab housing that’s super smart
As part of an international challenge Virginia Tech’s FutureHAUS research proposes an alternative to conventional construction: a pre-fab delivery method …
The Photography Starter Kit – John Greengo
Join award-winning photographer John Greengo to learn the most essential functions of your camera and confidently put them to work. …
Is this the world’s best concealment holster?
Is this horsehide holster the best ever? This is the review on YouTube. What do you think? This is the …
A reader writes: Start small caliber and work up to “rolling your own” ammo
Another letter from a Squirrel reader. Thanks SMC! As I have mentioned before, I’m no firearms expert so I expect you …
A Reader writes: I’m for commonsense gun laws. Here’s why.
Dear Kelly, In response to recent comments about gun laws, I am for common sense firearms laws. Let me explain why. …
Dropping your carry or range bag into your car with a firearm in it is not secure storage
Although this item is intended for law enforcement, I thought you might like to learn more about this safety gadget. …
Need a competition gun, Springfield says they’ve got one.
I have a 1911 and whenever I carry it old boys, former military and ex-police stop and congratulate me. Actually …
So you got your conceal carry, now what?
In this video Michael Martin, author of Concealed Carry and Home Defense, and Tim Schmidt, aka Tactical Tim and president …
Can a good guy with a gun beat an armed bad guy? Check out this investigation.
Great test to Wayne LaPierre’s assertion that the only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is …
SEN. CHUCK GRASSLEY: 10 MYTHS ABOUT GUNS
This week, President Barack Obama announced executive actions related to guns. Here are 10 common myths about firearms. Myth No. …
Gifts with purpose that you buy rather than make
Holiday presents that blend style and function I know, I know, this looks like a page full of ads, but there …
Glock’s newest concealed carry weapon hits Paris but is more use here
A new concealed carry handgun from Glock, weighing just 16 ounces, is turning heads in Paris. “The 9 x 19, …
How about a ‘Grannypod’ instead of a nursing home?
We all know how expensive nursing homes can be, often running into five figures each month. And it’s not just …
Prepping on a budget
I’ve got some good news and some bad news; most people have a problem coming up with the money they …
Get your car ready for winter – and get a free car care guide
Harsh winter weather can be tough on vehicles, and the last thing any driver needs is to break down. Ensuring …
Never done it before? Here’s how to change a flat tire
You see it frequently and shudder at the thought: motorists on the side of the road with a blown tire …
Life hack! Charge your phone with a 9-volt battery
Power outage? Miles from an outlet? Phone is dead? You need a 9-volt battery and your phone charger cable and then …
Fascinating ancient Celtic tip on creating a straight hedge
Hi, Kelly here. I hail from a small celtic island where everything had to be created from locally available materials until the …
Putting the ‘fun’ in funeral
Death on your terms – and self-reliance Death hits us hard. Grief is a poor partner in decision making as it …
VIDEO: The difference between a face cord and a cord of firewood
The word cord probably comes from the amount of cord or string it takes to tie this bundle of wood. …
Self-Defense: On the road again
The traveler is by nature a target. But you don’t have to be a sitting duck. Take a proactive role …
What do you think about a home you can move when you do?
The kind of person who moves into a dumpster to investigate sustainable living is sure to know a thing …