Survival and Emergency Preparedness

I was able to get my new dissipator upper to the range for a function test and initial sight in. The rifle ran well, I was able to get it sighted in without any difficulty, but I was reminded about the limitations of my vision with iron sights. So, any optics recommendations? At one time I had an Eo...

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Hello and welcome to the site! If you have never had an AR before I think it is wise to go with something like the S&W. I have seen multiple positive reviews of said rifle and I am sure that it would serve you well. Once you have it here is my recommendation for what's next-- get ammo and magazi...

I promise that he won't hear it from me. I sold a Mossberg 590 to a good friend several years ago leaving me shotgunless (sorta). I have an old Remington 1900 SxS that belonged to my great-grandfather. Technically it still works but its age (112, based on serial number) and condition preclude me eve...

First off, not everyone who does these things is necessarily a "prepper." The video also begs for a definition of who or what a prepper is. I know people who have the stickers on vehicles but they would not be considered people who prep for emergencies much less have any concept of what be...

The Dissipator upper arrived today. It is now joined with a completed lower. I will probably go to a local indoor range on Wednesday to function test it and do a quick zero at 25 yards. Right now it'll be wearing irons-- a detachable carry handle as a matter of fact.

Thanks guys! The specs on the flashlight state that 2 CR123s are ok in the light. I have another light that takes 2 CR123s. So, bottom line, there is a power difference between 1 18650 and 2 CR123s along with a size/diameter difference. I appreciate the answers; I am trying to exercise the old advis...

The light I have is a Rofis R3. The light came with a battery, so I have no immediate worries re: its being the right battery, and the specs say I can use 2 CR123s in its place. The light has a moon setting that is probably about .5 lumens, low is at 20 lumens-- enough to move around the house if th...

Thanks! So, here's my followup question: do these batteries work best for recharging and longevity when fully depleted then fully recharged or does it matter?

I just got a light that uses an 18650 battery. How long will those batteries hold a charge if not used? What would be an average life expectancy for the battery before it would need to be replaced?