A grid-down event, a hurricane, a job loss, or a supply chain disruption like the 2022 formula shortage can cut you off from baby formula with almost no warning. Unlike most preps, this one has zero margin for error. An adult can skip a resupply run for a week and lose some weight. An infant fed the wrong substitute for even a few days can end up in the ER with low calcium, kidney strain, or severe malnutrition. This guide covers exactly what is safe to do when formula runs out, what to never feed a baby under any circumstances,…
Author: Tommy Grant
Oxygen absorbers work by pulling breathable air out of a sealed container, which slows the oxidation that turns fatty foods rancid and suffocates any insect eggs already hiding inside dry goods. They’re a smart tool, but they’re solving one specific problem, and plenty of pantry staples never had that problem to begin with. Low fat content, low moisture, or a preservation method that already removed the air (salting, canning, distilling) means these 27 items hold up for years without an absorber packet anywhere near them. 27. Traditional salt-cured jerky Old-fashioned jerky, made from lean meat with the fat trimmed away…
Most prepper gets supplies at places like Walmart, Costco, dollar stores, flea markets, or Amazon, but there’s another store that has lots of great survival items: Tractor Supply Co. It is quietly one of the best-stocked and most affordable sources for survival gear you’ll find anywhere, and the fact that most preppers overlook it means the shelves are usually full and the prices are decent. The store was built to serve farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners, which means its inventory skews heavily toward durable tools, outdoor equipment, and practical supplies, which are exactly the kinds of things preppers should be…
We put ForgeLine Solutions Performance Fieldwear to the test.Those who have served—particularly in the SOF community—look upon ForgeLine Solutions fondly. The apparel born of Patagonia’s Lost Arrow Project served with recognition from Kabal to Kandahar and Baghdad to Balad.Whether deployed for firefights, room clearings or intelligence-gathering operations, the clothing proved to be a durable, engineered asset that worked seamlessly to help high-risk missions come to fruition. That’s a hell of a pedigree, one that the company aims to carry on now in a civilian role.Launched earlier this year, the ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear aims to extend high performance to Joes—the everyday…
The Brief: A shooting at a Toronto street festival on July 11, 2026, resulted in two deaths and four injuries. Police responded to gunfire on St Clair Avenue during a crowded cultural event. Officers secured the scene while tactical units launched a manhunt for the unidentified shooter or shooters. Authorities advised the public to avoid the midtown area as investigations continue. The incident highlighted the dangers of active shooter situations in dense crowds. Safety protocols for such events emphasize seeking structural cover, avoiding crowd bottlenecks, and moving away from the gunfire to prevent further casualties. TORONTO, ON — A sun-drenched…
This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News. President Donald Trump announced support for Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory and authorized the production of U.S. Patriot missile interceptors in Ukraine, delivering a major policy shift during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. Trump appeared alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the bilateral meeting, praising Ukraine’s military efforts and promising fresh military cooperation, as reported by AFP and The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. president said that the deep strikes, which have targeted Russian oil refineries and defense facilities, represent an escalation that…
The trick to shooting handguns at long distance is an augmented sight picture.The infatuation of shooting at long range seems to have infected everyone. It can be great fun to hit targets at extreme distances, and if you’re trying to do it with a rifle, there’s a whole world of guns and gear out there that you can buy to make it easier.But what about long-range shooting with handguns?I’m not talking about bolt-action pistols or other specialty handguns; I’m talking about everyday-carry-type handguns. Other than for fun, the practical reasons to shoot at long range with a carry gun are…
How does Springfield’s SA-35 4-inch stack up as a daily carry gun?The very first pistol I ever bought was a Hi-Power clone, and to this day, it remains my favorite handgun. Besides the platform’s cool history and gorgeous looks, it fits my hand better than any other design, and the grip angle makes it a natural pointer for me as well. Of course, I’ve always wanted to carry it, but it’s just too big for me to comfortably do so. That’s why my ears perked up when Springfield Armory announced the SA-35 4-inch.Standard Hi-Powers have a barrel length of 4.7…
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine will hold its first coalition meeting on a homegrown ballistic missile defense system in France “in the coming days” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, advancing Kyiv’s yearslong effort to begin producing a domestically made counter to Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.The push follows this week’s NATO summit in Ankara, where allies pledged €70 billion ($80 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year.U.S. President Donald Trump also pledged to allow Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot interceptors, a long-awaited goal of Kyiv. “We’ll give them the right to make Patriots,” he said.“This is a…
A retired U.S. Army officer will take the helm of the Defense Commissary Agency and its 235 military discount grocery stores worldwide on Sept.18, defense officials announced. William G. “Bill” Fitzhugh, who has served as the agency’s deputy director since June 29, will transition to the new position when the current director, John E. Hall, retires. Most recently, Fitzhugh served as acting principal deputy for the assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs, where he was instrumental in advancing the commissary’s supply chain transformation, officials said. He has held various leadership positions at the Defense Department and the…