“Tag: preparedness”

As Hurricane Matthew bears down on Haiti and potentially aims somewhere along the southeast coast of the United States, it’s a stark reminder that staying prepared to some degree—including for those times authorities are too busy to pick up when you call 9-1-1—should be part of our daily mindset.

The widespread loss of power after Hurricane Matthew created an unexpected side effect of interest to law-abiding citizens in my area of North Carolina.

The early morning text message sent on Jan. 13, 2018 inadvertently claiming a “Ballistic Missile Threat Inbound to Hawaii….This is Not a Drill” was a terrible mistake, but the incident isn’t necessarily all bad news.

Hat tip to those who protect and serve in Baltimore, Md. Their actions during a hack into their 9-1-1 system on Saturday—that resulted in no slowdown in police response time, according to the Baltimore Sun—deserve the praise of us all.

A few essentials tucked into an easy-access bag can make the difference in an emergency.

New for 2018, Henry Repeating Arms has now launched what it calls the Henry U.S. Survival Pack, which consists of a factory fresh black AR-7 rifle, a storage case and a set of useful survival gear.

Utica Cutlery Company has offered a variety of edged implements over the years but only recently launched the UTK Survival series of large, fixed blade knives.

Ammunition Depot has recently expanded “The Prepper” line up of ammunition and supply products to include a new series of Battle Pack options.

Galco Gunleather has introduced a ATM-KIT (Ankle Trauma Kit) designed for everyday carry of medical tools and supplies