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On Shotguns: Shotgun Breaching For The Urban Prepper

We've all encountered a locked barrier at some point in our lives. Locked keys in the car? Call roadside assistance. Late night as a teen? There's a basement window for that. At the end of the day, these are all easy fixes with ample opportunity. But in an urban survival scenario where self-rescue is required - and a locked door may hold you or your loved ones firmly in harm's way - a heavy-handed solution may be the only way to safety. If a lockpick or hard kick won't clear a path, perhaps it's time to knock a little louder. Enter the shotgun.

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On Shotguns: Skipping Rounds When The SHTF

Ricochets are seldom spoken of in a positive light, and there's plenty of reason for the sentiment. Hard-earned wisdom tells us to stay close to the walls but never against them, as physics will carry most round projectiles and float them 6 to 10 inches above a flat surface. While this can be a serious problem at random, it becomes an interesting opportunity when intentional.

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On Shotguns: Safety in Numbers for Urban Prepping

While the romance with pump guns has long since moved on, the power and versatility of the shotgun still holds a place in my heart and my hands.

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Sticking to the Menu When Building An Urban Preparedness Pantry

While long-term food supplies seem to capture our hearts, many don't sufficiently plan for what is required inside of a year. It's easy to get carried away with our short-term selection, but the problem with non-perishable food like canned goods, is that we tend to contribute just a little too much to landfill. So how do we buck this trend when prepping for events like job loss or natural disaster? We plan our urban preparedness pantry around our daily menu.

The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered

During a period of civil unrest, you're either a number or a target. No matter how well equipped you or your small group may be for conflict, full battle rattle is going to draw a world of unwanted attention from the hoods and have-nots. That overt plate carrier and camo you're wearing? The city will eventually swallow you whole, thinking you're another cop, criminal, or loot drop. But at what point does our affinity for load bearing equipment or camo become a liability in urban preparedness? With big city problems, I figure it's sooner rather than later.