Bags for Survival
Editors Note: Another guest contribution from John Hertig to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for…
Introduction to Silencers – Part 2 of 2
Editors Note: This is the second of a two-part article on silencers by John Hertig. Part 1 was…
Introduction to Silencers – Part 1 of 2
Editors Note: This is the first of a two-part article on silencers by John Hertig. Part 2 will…
What is an “Assault Rifle”?
The news these days is full of the debate about assault rifles. But what exactly are we talking…
Introduction to ABC and NBC Survival
No, I’m not talking about the television networks; they can’t kill you, just dim your intelligence and contaminate…
AR Advanced 80% Receiver Jig Comparison
Editors Note: Another guest post from John Hertig, number 24 I believe, to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have…
Introduction to Nuclear Survival
Editors Note: Another guest post from John Hertig to The Prepper Journal. An in-depth piece on understanding this as…
Building your Food Storage
Editors Note: Another guest post from John Hertig to The Prepper Journal. A follow-on article to his recent…
Building your Water Storage
There are many things which you may need to have if there is an emergency or disaster or…
Assembling An AR-15 Upper
Editors Note: Another contribution from John Hertig for The Prepper Journal. Part of series of articles on this subject…
Firearms Training for Survival
It is considered axiomatic that “a gun (or three) is a key factor in a survival situation“. And…
Every Day Carry (EDC) and its Application for Survival
Survival is largely a state of mind. That being said, having some equipment and supplies with you can…
OUCH? Dealing with Splinters!
Editors Note: THIS article is from John Hertig. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like…
Building Your Own Firearm (Part 6 – Assembling and Testing the AR-15)
Last time (Building Your Own Firearm – Part 5 – Manufacturing the AR-15 Receiver), we completed a receiver. …
Building Your Own Firearm (Part 5 – Manufacturing the AR-15 Receiver)
Editor’s Note: The last two entries in John’s series on Building Your Own Firearm are longer than what…
Choosing the Best Rifle Sling – Part 2
As is usually the case with anything, the first step in choosing a rifle sling is to decide what you are going to use it for.
Choosing the Best Rifle Sling – Part 1
Times have changed and today this article will be begin with some history, but will also share how to choose the best rifle sling for your use.
Building Your Own Firearm (Part 4 – AR-15 Upper Parts)
If you have the tooling, settle for the basics and shop wisely, you should be able to bring this in under $50
Building Your Own Firearm (Part 3 – AR-15 Lower Parts)
We look at what is needed to get the firearm functional. In particular, we will concentrate on the AR-15 style rifles and pistols.
Introduction to Gunsmithing – Part 2
In part two, after some final thoughts on tools, we'll look at knowledge and skills needed in gunsmithing.
Introduction to Gunsmithing – Part 1
You can do it on your own firearms without any problem, and you might be able to do it for friends and family, especially if you don't get paid for it.
Building Your Own Firearms (Part 2 – The Methods)
As mentioned, no serial number is required by Federal law or regulation on your self-manufactured firearm. But, rightly or wrongly, firearms without serial numbers are looked at with suspicion.
Building Your Own Firearms (Part 1 – The Laws)
Building your own firearms may be a pain, unless you like doing mechanical things like that, and might well cost you more than just buying the thing ready-made.
Safe Water If the Grid Goes Down Pt. 2
We listed what could contaminate water, and mentioned the six practical ways to fix this. Here is the investigation into the other four methods.
Ensure Your Family Has Safe Water If the Grid Goes Down
The only problem is, this continuous availability of water depends on a lot of infrastructure, and if some or all of that collapses, water is going to "dry up" quickly.
Introduction to Shotguns for Survival – Part 2
What could a shotgun do for us in survival situations?
Shotguns for Survival – Part 1
A shotgun is effective for hunting and there is not much which would be better at defending yourself from man or beast at close range.
Introduction to Building a Storage Shed – Part 2
In this part, we will look at some other things to consider before you install your storage shed. And some general lessons learned to keep in mind through the process.
Introduction to Building a Storage Shed – Part 1
You REALLY don't want all of your prepping supplies in your house. Such as a generator and fuel, oil and vehicle parts, battery banks and so on so building a storage shed makes a lot of sense.