Author: Gunner Quinn
The following is a summary of a Stakeholder Prepping Podcast. — Something that a lot of us overlook is the idea that preparedness is fundamentally a whole-family-unit endeavor. The effectiveness of any emergency plan hinges not on the dedication of a single individual, but on the cooperation and understanding of the entire family. When emergencies or disruptive events occur, a family unit operates at its most resilient when every member, including children, is an active participant rather than a passive bystander. The core challenge for parents is shifting the family’s mindset away from visualizing doomsday scenarios and toward fostering confidence,…
October 10, 732: The Battle of Tours. The Umayyad army led by Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi was defeated by the Frankish Aquitainian force led by Charles Martel. — Today is the birthday of the late singer-songwriter John Prine (1946-2020). — And this is also the birthday of composer Giuseppe Verdi. (Born 1813, died 1901.) — On October 10th, 1913, the Panama Canal officially linked the Atlantic to the Pacific. — Today’s feature article is a guest post by A.C. of the Stakeholder Prepping Podcast. Since he is a SurvivalBlog advertiser, this article is not eligible for our writing contest. —…
If you bought a tractor with plans to sell the tires for profit, you might be a redneck. In this episode, we head to Georgia to visit the farm and home of comedian and actor, Jeff Foxworthy. From his sunflower dove field to his historic octagon hunting lodge, Jeff guides us on a tour of his little slice of heaven he calls, Beloved Farm. Presented by Stor-Mor Read the full article here
With hunting season out West comes a slew of grizzly attacks every fall. In the latest incident on October 2, an elk hunter was mauled by a sow with cubs about 60 miles north of the Montana border near Fort Steele, British Columbia.Details released by the Canadian Conservation Officer Service indicate that the hunter, whose name has not been released, may have unknowingly drawn in the bears with elk calls. “We believe the hunter was calling and we believe the calls attracted the grizzly bear family group towards him,” Tobe Sprado, a Conservation Officer Service inspector, told a local news…
There’s a long history of record fish being eaten by the angler who caught it. The world record walleye, coho salmon, northern pike, and several others were all consumed after being weighed and measured, including the world record largemouth bass, which was famously eaten for three straight days by the angler’s family.Many of these anglers hadn’t realized that their monstrous catches were records at the time and simply saw them as a grand prize for the dinner table. But when Andrew Oestringer caught what could have been the Vermont State Record smallmouth bass back in August, he not only didn’t…
On this week’s episode, Mark Kenyon and Jake Hofer break down how to pick the right ‘trap’ location and design a setup that consistently puts mature bucks in archery range. From natural terrain funnels like creek crossings, ridge systems, and ditch tops to man-made funnels such as fence gaps, strategically placed trees, and two-track logging roads, they explain how to guide deer movement right where you want it. Presented by RAM and Can-Am Read the full article here
The Gnome arrowed the moose in late afternoon after days of stalking it through the rugged mountain terrain. It hadn’t been an easy hunt, but after one glimpse, he couldn’t get the idea of those paddles adorning his hut out of his mind. And the size of the hindquarters on the beast assured him that the effort would be well worth it.He knew he’d have to make quick work of gutting and quartering the meat, and quickly got to it. As the golden light of the sunset faded into darkness, he lit a fire to facilitate his knife work and…
Old Glory Bank and the National Rifle Association (NRA) recently entered into a joint marketing relationship to provide banking benefits to members of the NRA Business Alliance and NRA-affiliated clubs and associations. The FDIC-member bank shares the NRA’s commitment to ensuring America’s freedom-loving businesses and organizations have access to reliable, comprehensive financial services. “Old Glory Bank understands the importance of standing with those who support our constitutional freedoms,” said Josh Savani, executive director, NRA General Operations. “We are honored to offer our Business Alliance members and NRA-affiliated clubs and associations access to banking resources from a bank that truly shares…
A suspect has been arrested for murdering two teenagers who were camping in Arizona in May of this year.Thomas Henry Brown, 31, is being held on a $2 million cash bond for two counts of first-degree murder after authorities say he shot and killed Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, on May 26, 2025. The murders took place at a campsite on Mt. Ord, which is part of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest.The murders shocked local residents as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) struggled for months to detain a suspect. But according to a report from that office obtained…
Smith & Wesson has launched special edition versions of the M&P 2.0 every year, for the past few years now Known as the Spec Series, these handguns come bundled with hard-sided cases, extra magazines, unique accessories and commemorative items such as knives and challenge coins. To keep things “fresh” and well, special, Smith & Wesson announced its latest upgrade to the series at SHOT Show 2025 and further increased its reach a few months later by celebrating the latest Spec Series gun at the 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, Ga. Compared to previous years, Smith & Wesson…