What is a Crovel | Survival Life

I had the opportunity to attend the 2012 Survival Expo in Las Vegas.  The show as a whole was a bit of a letdown.  There were five different beef jerky vendors and even a person selling sheets… wasn’t exactly what ...

.177 Caliber Pellet Gun Review| Gun Reviews Handgun Testing Rifle Shotgun Reports

My father in law sent me a link to a site a while back that showed a man taking down a full grown hog using only a pellet gun.  I thought, “this can’t be real…” how can something that isn’t ...

7 PVC Pipes Projects For Survival Uses

You can repurpose PVC pipes into useful PVC pipe projects such as weapon and weapon accessories and even weather-proof storage spaces for all kinds of situations! PVC pipe is mostly for plumbing – but it can be used for so ...

Blacksmithing Guide | Ultimate Guide to Blacksmithing For Beginners

Whether you are interested in blacksmithing for the creativity involved, or as a source of income, this ultimate blacksmithing guide will help you get started. In this article you will find: RELATED: I MADE IT MYSELF: Forging a Knife from Rebar ...

How To Use A Picture Frame For Hidden Gun Storage

Impress your friends and fellow preppers with this awesome and functional hidden gun storage. Safety and home defense aside, this DIY trick is quick and fun! There are all kinds of practical reasons to want to hide your guns in ...

Knifemaking: Make A Knife From An Old Wrench

This knifemaking challenge will bring out the blacksmith in you and let you transform an old wrench into a knife. Learn how to be resourceful and make a survival knife from an old wrench here! RELATED: The Complete Guide To Knife ...

How to Use a Bore Snake | Gun Care

Failing to clean your gun will lead to its poor performance. Check out how you can keep your gun at its peak state using a bore snake. RELATED: Locked and Loaded – How To Do Proper AR-15 Rifle Maintenance How ...

15 Homemade Weapons That Are REALLY Badass [2nd Edition]

Increase your protection and survival with these easy-to-make homemade weapons. Homemade weapons and survival gear are essential in a dangerous world. Check out our list of 15 badass improvised weapons you can also make! RELATED: 20 Essential Homemade Weapons For When ...

Make A Crossbow From Scratch [Video]

Make a DIY crossbow from scratch using this featured video guide so you can increase your chances of survival in the wild! RELATED: 15 Homemade Weapons That Are REALLY Badass [2nd Edition] | Survival Life DIY Crossbow | An Effective ...