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Many believe firing a handgun is as easy as load, charge, point and squeeze the trigger. While this does technically qualify as shooting, the difficult part is hitting the target. A new shooter must identify and correct common errors before they will find success and accuracy in handling their new firearm. Errors in Loading and Charging the Weapon There are several errors new handgun shooters experience when they are loading a semi-automatic weapon. The first error occurs while inserting a loaded magazine into the gun. The magazine must fit into the gun and lock in place; there will usually be...

The process of choosing ranged weapons suited to your needs and preferences is exhaustive, but because weapons are an essential part of a survival kit, we'll briefly touch on some broad principles that can help point you in the right direction, or perhaps shed some additional light on your current weapon choices. In terms of what you can carry on your person, ranged weapons are either large or small. A standard configuration of gear that works well for most people in most situations consists of your primary survival bag, one large weapon and one small weapon. Carrying two different weapons...

There are four universally accepted rules for gun safety. These rules hold true for both civilians and police officers who handle firearms. You can expect to find these rules followed (and often posted) at any range or firearms facility you may visit. 1. All Weapons Are Loaded Treat every firearm as if it is loaded until you prove it to be empty. The majority of accidental gun discharges are the result of people handling seemingly empty weapons. When you pick up a weapon, you must clear the gun while pointing it in a safe direction. Clearing a weapon (verifying that...

An excellent survival kit is one that is well-organized, lightweight, efficiently packed and suitable for a variety of environments and situations. To some extent, the contents of your ideal kit will vary depending on where you live and the sorts of emergencies you think are most likely, and this list is by no means exhaustive. Still, some tools are widely useful and can justify the space they take up in almost any kit. A High-End Survival KnifeThis is arguably the bread and butter of any good survival kit. With an excellent knife, you can dress game, defend yourself, and craft...

The sound of ‘Wild Camping’ reverberates more freedom, adventure, challenge, solace…Quite enticing, right? Photo by: Dino Reichmuth Are you ready to take camping to a whole new level? If you have not tried wild camping yet, there are many factors that may cause you to worry especially if you are intending to go solo.  In this article, we’ll give you some valuable tips to help you ease some of these worries and get you started with your wild camping experience.  What is Wild Camping? Wild camping is setting up camp beyond the established campsites and pitching your own somewhere in the...