Are you Prepared?

04/14/2026

Remember folks, water.
The City of Waterbury is turning off water for more repairs.
Did you put up water the last time it happened?

03/17/2026

A good video about the various radio services:

There are LOTS of radio services available in the United States. Each has its own unique benefits and drawbacks. Today we'll take a look at six different s...

03/17/2026

Bug out Bags
Get Home Bags
A quick and efficient read about them.

We packed 12 get home bags and walked 8 miles with each one. Most of the essentials lists online will leave you with a bag too heavy to carry past mile three.

03/13/2026

Radio Communications.
There is a saying"When all else fails, Radio works".
Here is a great intro to radio use in an emergency.
Take note, he recommends getting your license.
We can help guide you to local resources for that.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know about the devastation caused by hurricane Helene. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ten...

03/03/2026

Trigger time.
The need for trigger time is fundamental to maintaining your skills with any firearm.
The old school saying "Marksmanship is a perishable skill" holds as true today, as it did back when the phrase was coined.
Live fire is your best option, while purchasing ammunition in bulk (1,000, 5,000 round lots) is the least expensive choice for saving real $$ as you hit the range. It can still be expensive.

Dry fire training is a great way to maintain your handling, draw, and your marksmanship fundamental skills. While it is not a substitute for live fire training, it is a great addition to it.

Several companies are now offering realistic options for dry-fire training in the home, using lasers and a downloadable app.

Mantis offers both the X10 series rail mountable modules for your existing fi****ms as well as inserts for carbines.

Next Level Training offers the SIRT training pistols, .

Strikeman offers various caliber, laser inserts for your actual firearm, as well as SIRT compatibility with their app.

Look into them, the first 1,000 pulls of the trigger will pay for itself, not to mention the ability to train at home, whenever you have the time.

As always, apply all the safety fundamentals you would follow with live fi****ms.

If you have questions, reach out to us.

Happy shooting everyone.

02/26/2026

Mountain House sale.

Remember, take advantage of the sales, and stock up when you can.

Shop our Sale collection for great deals on Mountain House products while supplies last. Stock your emergency pantry or prep for an upcoming camping trip.

02/22/2026

More sales.
#10 cans are a superior packaging.
Make sure you have a manual can opener as well.
Up to 20% off.

https://readywise.com/collections/10-cans

02/20/2026

Sales going on now...
https://readywise.com/collections/deals

02/14/2026

Worthwhile reading.

02/11/2026

Sales going on now.
No matter the emergency,you need food and water.
Don't wait until a problem arises to get prepared.
https://readywise.com/products/buy-a-1-week-grab-bag-get-free-seychelle-water-filters

01/28/2026

Water and freezing temps.
Hey folks, we are in a long cold spell, with sub freezing temperatures.
Make sure your home is warm enough that your pipes will not freeze.

For those that have a few different water storage solutions, some reminders:

Outdoor catchment systems: Remember that water contained outside will freeze, and may expand, causing damage to your storage barrels. Ideally, disconnect the barrels, and ensure they are empty, clean, and stored upside down.

The ideal location for storing your potable water is inside your home, where it may be cool, but won't freeze. This ensures you will have potable water in the event you need it.

01/24/2026

Reminders: We get reminders like today.
Empty shelves at the grocery store as people buy prior to the storm.
Were you prepared?
If you were, great.
If not, will you let this be your last reminder to prep before the storms hit?

In any case, stay off the roads during the storm, and in the immediate aftermath, so the crews can clear the roads.