Real-world gear advice, ammo insight, and practical firearms knowledge—brought to you by MidAtlanticMunition. Here’s a dozen of our most recent posts, click thru the tag cloud or Categories list for more content!
- Stockpiling Medications Safely for Long-Term UseStockpiling medications is essential for long-term medical preparedness, but it must be done legally, safely, and discreetly. This guide explains how to build a responsible reserve of essential medications, protect your privacy, rotate supplies, and strengthen real grid-down resilience without attracting unwanted attention.… Read More Stockpiling Medications Safely for Long-Term Use
- How to Preserve Meat Without RefrigerationPreserving meat without refrigeration isn’t a lost art—it’s a core survival skill. Learn how to safely cure, smoke, dry, and store meat for long-term emergencies, with an emphasis on food safety and practical off-grid techniques that strengthen real food security and long-term resilience.… Read More How to Preserve Meat Without Refrigeration
- How to Store Emergency Water for 30+ DaysStoring emergency water for 30+ days requires more than filling random jugs. Learn how to build a layered system of potable and non-potable storage, safe containers, rain catchment, and sustainable filtration. This guide breaks down long-term water readiness with practical steps for real off-grid resilience.… Read More How to Store Emergency Water for 30+ Days
- How to Read a Map Like a ProDigital navigation fails fast in a crisis. Learning to read a map like a pro gives you real freedom—whether evacuating in a bug-out vehicle, navigating backroads, or moving off-trail on foot. This guide breaks down practical map-reading skills and pairs them with reliable compass work you can trust.… Read More How to Read a Map Like a Pro
- Wind Power: Is It Practical for Survival Use?Wind power isn’t a universal off-grid solution, but in the right location it can be a powerful source of continuous energy. This guide breaks down when wind works, when it doesn’t, and how preppers can use it to strengthen redundancy, protect fuel stores, and build long-term resilience.… Read More Wind Power: Is It Practical for Survival Use?
- Best Two-Way Radios for Survival UseWhen the grid goes down, reliable communication becomes a survival essential—not a luxury. This guide breaks down the best two-way radios for preparedness, focusing on dependable brands, clear roles, licensing considerations, and how to build a practical comms plan that strengthens situational awareness and group coordination during emergencies.… Read More Best Two-Way Radios for Survival Use
- How to Vet People for Your Survival GroupVetting a survival group isn’t about ego, hazing, or theatrics—it’s about trust, reliability, and shared responsibility. This guide breaks down a grounded, professional approach to evaluating people, prioritizing character over skill, and building a resilient group that holds together when it matters most.… Read More How to Vet People for Your Survival Group
- Less-Lethal Defense Options That WorkNot every defense plan needs to end in lethal force. This piece explores practical, less-lethal options—from improvised household tools to commercial less-lethal gear, perimeter planning, and de-escalation tactics—so you can protect your family, buy time, and create options without immediately crossing the threshold into lethal engagement.… Read More Less-Lethal Defense Options That Work
- Weatherproofing Your Shelter on a BudgetWeatherproofing doesn’t require expensive gear—just smart planning, natural materials, and a clear understanding of airflow, insulation, and fire safety. This guide shows how to harden a shelter against wind, rain, and cold using scavenged and natural resources while maintaining warmth, safety, and long-term protection.… Read More Weatherproofing Your Shelter on a Budget
- Building Shelter with Minimal ToolsShelter is one of the core survival skills every prepper should master. This guide explains how to build effective shelters with minimal tools—focusing on planning, tool quality, material selection, and fieldcraft. Learn how to stay protected from the elements and turn basic skills into reliable resilience.… Read More Building Shelter with Minimal Tools
- Bleeding Control 101: Tourniquets, Gauze, and PressureUncontrolled bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death in emergencies. This guide covers the fundamentals of bleeding control—tourniquets, gauze, pressure, and real-world kit considerations—so you can build a capable trauma setup and respond with confidence when seconds matter.… Read More Bleeding Control 101: Tourniquets, Gauze, and Pressure
- Backyard Livestock: Chickens, Rabbits, and BeyondBackyard livestock is one of the strongest ways to build real Food Security—whether you keep a small flock, raise rabbits, or share responsibilities with neighbors. This guide breaks down practical options for long-term protein production, daily care, security concerns, and how to integrate livestock into a resilient preparedness plan.… Read More Backyard Livestock: Chickens, Rabbits, and Beyond
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