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APOCABOX: Where a Collection of Unique, Curated Survival Gear Meets Survival Know-How

…The darkness was encroaching. Eric watched the newscast as Sky5ive brought him aerial shots of blackouts rolling across the quadrants of the city. His stomach sank because he knew it was just a matter of time before it hit the suburbs. It really didn’t matter, though, as he already heard gunshots several streets over. He was frozen on the couch, biting his thumbnail nervously while staring in a blank daze at a spot on the wall just above the television. His mind

I'm a bigger person, is Appendix Carry right for me?

We often get questions about appendix carry from larger-framed folks who wonder if appendix carry is a good option for them. Fear not – if you don’t have washboard abs, you can still carry (safely and comfortably) in the appendix position.

Some factors that influence appendix carry are body type, clothing type and firearm size. While many people will choose to carry in a traditional appendix holster, like our REVO Appendix Rig, there are some other options that we’ll look at, too.

The biggest complaint with appendix carry is that it’s uncomfortable. When compared to carrying outside the waistband (OWB), appendix carry does present more challenges to staying comfortable, but it’s not impossible to carry comfortably and shouldn’t be a reason for giving up on this carry method.

Basic Guide to Home Defense

In the United States, a home invasion occurs roughly every three seconds. Combined with the accessibility to training and low-cost security devices, there is absolutely no excuse to leave your home undefended. However, not even the most advanced security system or training can make up for a lack of situational awareness.

Leaving a door or window unlocked can have dire consequences, such as in the case of the 2007 rape, torture and murder of the Petit family which started as a burglary. The criminals came in through an open door; tragically, hindsight tells us that had the door been locked, the family inside may have had significantly more response time, allowing them to escape, defend themselves and get help.

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Why Situational Awareness is the Best "Fashion Statement" - Guest Blog from SOFLETE

As a guy lucky enough to be entrenched a community of fire breathing, meat eating, privation seeking, warfighting, outdoor professionals; I’m in a position where people often look to me for advice on the best “Insert piece of equipment here”. It feels like most people think that if they wear the right jacket or carry the

What Is Constitutional Carry?

“Constitutional Carry” is a term frequently used in the firearms community of the United States. It affirms that Americans are allowed to carry a firearm, either concealed or openly, because the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives the American people the right to keep and bear arms.

Simply stated, Constitutional Carry allows people to carry guns without a permit.

What are the downsides to Constitutional Carry?

Many people ask, “Is Constitutional Carry bad?” The answer depends on a few factors. First, if you live in a state that allows Constitutional Carry, but you choose not to obtain a concealed carry permit or the state does not have a permit system, you can run into a couple of problems.

First, if there are