SafeGuard Body armor is giving away a set of their new StealthPRO™ Body Armor in celebration of the release of this new product. The StealthPRO™ armor features SAPI Pockets inside (Front and Back) for Hard Armor Plate Inserts! So You Get All The Benefits of The Breathable and Comfortable Stealth™ Vest With Extra Level 4 Rifle Protection.
As SafeGuard states, “Basically We Have Created the Ultimate Covert Bullet Proof Vest!”
The winner of this contest will win a StealthPRO with Level 3a Vest With Additional Stab, Spike Level 2 Protection AND Two Level 3 Polyethylene Plates!
Available in Black or White.
To enter the contest:
- Go to SafeGuard Armor’s Facebook Page.
- Share the StealthPRO™ Giveaway post.
- Like their page.
The winner will be selected at random.
Closing Date: 28th June 2013 Good Luck!
SafeGuard Body armor is giving away another set of their Stealth Body Armor. This go around the set of body armor offers NIJ Level II ballistic protection as well as Level I stab and spike protection. To enter the contest:
- Go to SafeGuard Armor’s Facebook Page.
- Share the May Giveaway post.
- Like their page.
The winner of the contest will be selected at random. Contest runs through the 14th of May.
Essential Body Armor Gear
From SafeGuard Armor
Body armor is a very important part of proper protection in many different areas. Body armor can be used by the military, law enforcement officers, security guards, and even regular civilians. There are different situations, needs, and requirements that should be met for the former two. Every situation heavily influences what body armor gear is essential for you.
If you are a civilian, you can’t just buy a complete military body armor gear with helmet, arm and leg pads, and whole bunch of other stuff and expect to just walk on the street. You will get a lot of looks from passersby and will definitely be stopped and questioned by the law enforcement representatives about the reasons you are wearing all this stuff on the street.
However, UK and USA civilians are allowed to own and wear body armor gear whenever and wherever they want and can be bought online and delivered directly to your door legally from trusted armor suppliers such as SafeGuard Clothing. It’s just that the police will consider there’s a threat – either in you or somewhere near – if you get out on the street, like it’s a war out there. Before you get a body armor set, it is better for you to take time and make the effort to research what you actually need.
First of all, define what type of body armor you need. There are bullet proof vests and stab/spike proof vests. There are also combined vests, but this is a separate topic. So, if you live in a dangerous neighborhood and are afraid that you may catch a stray bullet, you obviously need a covert bullet proof vest to minimize the threat. If you are a security guard at a mall, store, or any other type of premise, your body armor choice will depend on the object’s strategic importance. In this case, you will also have to take a deeper look into your work to decide whether you need covert or overt body armor. Covert body armor will provide less protection, but will provide more mobility, whereas overt armor will provide more protection and will hamper your movement. If you are a policeman or soldier, you should talk to your commander on this matter, in case you aren’t provided with body armor and must get your own.
Let’s narrow the choices. If you are a regular civilian, who just wants to be safe, while traveling to work and back, you don’t need any additional pads, except a stab proof or bullet proof vest, depending on the threat. If you are a military person, you will probably have to take a wider look at the body armor assortment and check out helmets and various armor pads. All of the gear should be bullet proof in this case. It doesn’t really matter, if you choose overt or covert body armor, but if your choice is overt gear, make sure it matches your camouflage in color.
Don’t forget about the US NIJ and UK HOSDB protection levels to get the most optimal protection. Bullet proof vests differ in the calibers they provide protection from. Stab proof vests have two types of ratings. Make sure you sort it all out before buying a set, because if you purchase body armor that doesn’t respond to your requirements, you can lose your life. And this is definitely the last thing you want to happen to you.
Have you ever considered adding body armor to your preps? Would you be interested in winning free body armor? Safeguard Armor is currently running a giveaway for a free set of their body armor. The giveaway is running through their Facebook page and will end on March 31st, 2013.
Click the picture below to be taken to the entry page for the contest.
Why you need body armor:
- In the event of societal collapse, no measure of protection will be too much. It is likely that acts of violence will be commonplace and body armor could save your life.
- Working in an occupation that increases the level of risk that you are exposed to. Such professionals could include: First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS), Security Professionals, Medical Professionals, Corrections Officers, Public Officials, Late Shift Workers, Those who make house visits to unfamilar areas (Social Workers, Probation/Parole Officers), individuals who work with disgruntled customers, and professions that involve significant stressors that could cause a co-worker to act out with violence.
- During a riot, the chance of being exposed to violence that could cause life-threatening injury significantly increases.
*Check all applicable laws to ensure that possession of body armor is legal where you live or plan on possessing body armor.
Direct contest link: http://www.facebook.com/photo.phpfbid=350495301729515&set=a.225803364198710.43005.150902671688780&type=1&relevant_count=1
I wholeheartedly believe that history does repeat itself. The only way to prevent this is to alter the course of current events. As it was once said…
If you have doubts, consider this account as it appeared on the Facebook page of ReadyAim Bid.com:
For anyone who doesn’t think that their guns will be next, and that it’s okay for those evil, black “assault rifles” and “95 round clips” that just inflict maximum damage and are designed solely for killing to be banned, here’s a story for you. After World War II, a writer came up to an educated German priest who had spent the end of the war in a death camp but managed to survive, “How could your people have let this happen”?
The man said, “When they came around in 1934 and rounded up the guns and radios with short-wave capability to get international broadcasts, I didn’t complain–I had neither. When they came around in 1936 and rounded up the Jews, I didn’t complain, we’d all been told the Jews were the cause of economic collapse after the first war. When they came around and gathered up the handicapped, Jesuits, homosexuals and intellectuals in 1940, I even agreed with much of what they said. After they banned the Catholic church in 1941 it started to hit close to home. Finally when they came around for me in 1944 it was too late”.
Any of you who have a gun of ANY kind and you want to keep it: if you don’t stand up for people with “assault rifles”, just like in Britain now, there will come a day when you have to get your weapon checked out from the police station on certain days. As the minutemen said, “If we don’t hang together, we all hang separately”.
I do not know if this is true or not. But even if it is just a story, there is a lesson to be learned here.
Will you be a part of the change? Or will you wait until they come for you or your guns?
Just a heads up to anyone that is looking for an AR15 platform rifle in 5.56mm NATO. There is a DPMS Oracle for sale (NEW) over at RAM Armory. This is an optics ready AR15 for only $799.99!
Direct link is - http://www.ramarmory.com/DPMS-Oracle-AR-15-5-56-223-16-p/dprfa3-oc.htm
There is a movement to disarm Americans that is sweeping the country. Politicians everywhere are proposing an insane amount of legislation that will limit the rights of law abiding citizens. Ammunition is as scarce as Sasquatch. The Vice-President himself is advocating that women urinate or vomit on themselves to avoid attackers instead of defending themselves with a weapon equal to what the criminals are bringing to the fight.
Those that do have ammunition for their guns are not shooting it because it can’t be replaced and the government is threatening to limit future purchases of ammo or even place serial numbers on individual bullets to account for the what the “homegrown terrorists” (aka anyone who is not a Socialist) happens to be shooting. So what can be done? Aside from finding ways to increase current production in ammunition and firearms plants, the single best course of action that a liberty-minded individual can take is to obtain what is available. Enter the Post-Barackolyptic Arsenal!
What is a Post-Barackolyptic Arsenal?
There are a few weapon systems that are readily available today, as is the ammunition for these firearms. Purchase of these weapons and ammunition will allow the interested person in avoiding shortages if a weapons ban was to pass through a state or the federal government. The following groups of firearms and ammunition are ripe for the buying:
Shotguns
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a 12, 20, or .410 gauge there are shotguns in abundance at many a sporting goods store near you. Semi-Automatic, pump action, or single shot models are all useful and can be found new starting at about $150 and in used condition start at about half of that, depending on the local market. Pawn shops can be a great place to pick up this versatile weapon. Just make sure that you do your research when shopping for a used firearm.
As far as ammunition for shotguns is concerned, even the grocery store is fully stocked* on just about every type of round you could want; bird shot, buck shot, and slugs alike.
*Shotgun ammo is widely available right now. If a weapons ban is passed, it is likely that this situation will be reversed. If you are a shotgun owner, consider purchasing a hefty supply of the rounds you use now while they are easy to get.
Rifles
The .17 HMR is a rifle that is in stock almost everywhere firearms are sold. The ammo is sitting on the shelves gathering dust even as crowds swarm around the store shelves waiting to see if anything magically appears from the stock room. While not useful for big game, the .17HMR is a great substitute for a .22 during this “crisis” time. If you do not have a plinking or varmint gun and are thinking about getting one, consider the .17HMR.
There are also a variety of other caliber rifles that are standards for hunting which can be easily obtained still. The ammunition for such rifles while typically expensive, are not currently in any state of scarcity.
Handguns
This is where is starts to get tricky. There is mixed availability of handguns across the nation. While there is a good chance that you can find a decent handgun, whether you get your first, second, or third choice remains to be seen. Where it really starts to get rough is when you need ammunition for your handgun. A national shortage of epic proportions is in place on all handgun ammo. If you can find some in the same caliber as the firearm that you own, buy it! Do not hesitate. Pull out your wallet and kindly ask the salesperson what the maximum number of boxes that their establishment will allow you to purchase at this time and then buy that number. If a spouse, friend, or adult child is present with you then ask them to purchase this same amount as well if it is available.
*A particular area that I have noticed being more available than others is revolvers, both in the availability of the actual gun and ammo in the .38 Special and .357 calibers. While not a high capacity handgun, a revolver tends to be highly reliable and there is something to be said about having a gun that you can actually purchase ammunition for.
Air Rifles
While not typically used for any purpose other than recreation or competition, there is a slice element of air rifle users who hunt small game with them. A good air rifle can cost anywhere from about $150 to $300 but the pellets that these weapons shoot are extremely affordable. Most air rifles come in either .177 or .22 caliber making them useful for a variety of tasks. Some of the small game that gets taken with these rifles include rabbits, squirrels, and small birds. There is a very good article by Randy Mitchell about Small Game Hunting With Airguns. If you take the time to read Randy’s article, make sure to follow the link included to Dr. Beeman’s article on Field Use of an Airgun that includes some great graphics on selecting the proper caliber of air rifle for hunting.
While most will read this article and think that I am crazy for recommending such an eclectic group of weapons, I would like to be clear in the fact that this is what is readily available now. My hope is that no firearms will be outlawed, ammunition will be readily available, and the government will uphold the God given rights of Americans. However, if that does not happen, the Post-Barackolytic Arsenal could be the answer!
I have been familiar with one of the war hero’s of our nation, Colonel Jeff Cooper for a number of years now. He is renowned in the firearms community for establishing the Gunsite Training Institute where he provided training on rifle and shotgun as well as pistol training in Cooper’s modern technique which is identified in part by the use of two hands to shoot accompanied by the use of the weaver stance. In addition to a proud military history and phenomenal training academy, Jeff Cooper had a writing career that extended across seven decades of his life. While he wrote for several magazines and newsletters throughout his life, Cooper also wrote many books, one of which is titled, Principles of Personal Defense which serves as an awesome primer on situational awareness and dealing with the reality of having to defend oneself in the face of attack.
What I find particularly great about Principles of Personal Defense is that it is written from the perspective that attackers should not be allowed to dictate the circumstances in which we live. Colonel Cooper mentions in his introduction that only a small percentage of people are sociopaths that will commit crimes and go on to mention that,
Violent crime is feasible only if its victims are cowards. A victim who fights back makes the whole business impractical. It is true that a victim who fights back may suffer for it, but one who does not almost certainly will suffer for it. And, suffer or not, the one who fights back retains his dignity and his self-respect. Any study of the atrocity list of recent years-Starkweather, Speck,Manson, Richard Hickok and Cary Smith, et al-shows immediately that the victims, by their appalling ineptitude and timidity, virtually assisted in their own murders. (“Don’t make them mad, Martha, so they won’t hurt us.”)
Obviously the list of criminals from “recent years” is not so recent as this quote is taken from the first edition written in 1989 but the principle is a sound one. The idea of personal defense in this booklet is not limited to one particular setting but encompasses crimes at home and on the street which provokes additional thought as well. Cooper goes on to outline the seven principles of personal defense which are:
- Alertness – Know what is going on around you. This is covered with two basic rules. The first is know what is behind you and the second is pay particular attention to anything out of place.
- Decisiveness – When faced with a life threatening situation you must make the appropriate decision on how to react immediately.
- Aggressiveness - ”The best personal defense is an explosive counterattack.” Being on the defense doesn’t allow one to be on the offense but a violent defense can completely stop an offensive attack.
- Speed – “The perfect defense is a counterattack that succeeds before the assailant discovers that he has bitten off more than he can chew.” Speed is key to surviving an attack by an assailant.
- Coolness – Keep your cool. Failure to keep it together can result in an inability to mount an effective defense.
- Ruthlessness – “Anyone who willfully and maliciously attacks another without sufficient cause deserves no consideration.” Operate within the confines of the law but offer no relief to the enemy. Given a chance to remove the threat, do so.
- Surprise – Do what your attacker does not expect you to do. By catching the attacker off guard, you can gain the advantage.
This booklet is not a long read at all and I would encourage everyone to read it. Even if you do not have an interest in firearms, the book can teach the reader a great amount about situational awareness and dealing with an attacker or the potential of facing an attack.
In addition to the previously mentioned works, COL Cooper is deeply engrained in many other principles of firearms training which include the four rules of firearm safety and firearm carry conditions. If you have ever heard of the scout rifle concept before then you have heard of another one of the works that COL Cooper is well-known for refining.
What do you think is the most important principle of personal defense? Leave your remarks in the comments section.
Do you have a personal defense story that you would be willing to share? If so, please fill out the contact form on The Prepared Ninja homepage and let us know about it.
Disclaimer – Consult all local laws and regulations regarding use of force and personal defense. The author of this blog post is not an attorney or not otherwise qualified to offer legal advise or counsel on any subject. The information provided here is strictly for the purpose of provoking thought on the subject matter.
I just want to start today by saying that I wish I would have thought of some of these ideas first but unfortunately I did not. I am cheating a little bit today by using a few YouTube videos to get my point across but I am not sure that I could do a better job. It is important to highlight the importance of properly storing ammunition as well as stocking up on enough ammo for the firearms that you own. Check out these videos for some great ideas on ammo storage and stockpiling:
An awesome idea to discreetly store ammunition -
Here is a great idea to store ammunition for longer periods of time -
Here are a few thoughts on the philosophy of stockpiling ammunition -
The following list of reasons why you need an “assault weapon” is written by Evan F. Nappen and was posted today on AmmoLand. I thought it was too good not to share and in an effort to memorialize this great list on the internet forever, I decided to quote it directly.
AmmoLand, 7/26/2012
101 Reasons Why You NEED An “Assault Weapon”
By Evan F. Nappen, Attorney At Law
“When I was Counsel to the NJ Coalition of Sportsman I wrote this piece for the April, 1991 issue of the THE GUARDIAN which was the group’s newsletter.
It was later published by Harper’s magazine. Here is an updated version as the issue is being pushed again by the blood dancing anti-gunners.
A question we are all tired of hearing in the so-called “debate” over so-called “assault weapons” is, “why does anybody need one?” Here is the answer once and for all.
You need an assault weapon—
- 1. to help continue the American tradition of citizen/soldier.
- 2. for recreation.
- 3. to collect military small arms.
- 4. to get quick extra shots at more game while hunting.
- 5. to get quick extra shots at the same game while hunting.
- 6. for more fun plinking.
- 7. to defend yourself against a street gang.
- 8. to defend yourself against mob violence.
- 9. to defend yourself against looters.
- 10. to shoot in a Civilian Marksmanship Program competition.
- 11. to shoot in an “Action Rifle” or “Practical Rifle” target match.
- 12. to assist the police in an emergency (e.g. 1966 Texas Tower Sniper incident, citizens assisted with M1′s).
- 13. to help defend the country from a foreign invasion.
- 14. to help defend the country from an internal takeover.
- 15. to help the firearms industry remain economically strong.
- 16. to pay the federal tax on guns that goes to aid wildlife.
- 17. to encourage further research into new firearm technology.
- 18. to save time while shooting.
- 19. to have increased reliability in functioning.
- 20. to have a longer lasting firearm.
- 21. to have a less costly/ more affordable firearm.
- 22. to have an easier to manufacture firearm.
- 23. to have an easier to repair firearm.
- 24. to have an easier to take apart and clean firearm.
- 25. to have a more versatile firearm.
- 26. to own a highly weather resistant firearm.
- 27. to appreciate the evolution of firearm technology.
- 28. to defend your business.
- 29. to defend your home.
- 30. to defend your boat.
- 31. to defend your camp.
- 32. to defend your ranch.
- 33. to defend your farm.
- 34. to defend your family.
- 35. to have reduced recoil when shooting.
- 36. as an investment.
- 37. as a military souvenir.
- 38. as a hedge against inflation.
- 39. because criminals statistically prefer revolvers over all other firearms.
- 40. to have a more psychologically intimidating firearm. (often the mere presence of a firearm will stop a crime)
- 41. to own a firearm least likely to be used in a crime. (less than 1% are assault firearms.)
- 42. to own a firearm which purposely functions slower than other firearms thereby reducing recoil. (e.g. Remington 1100.)
- 43. to own a firearm used in Olympic competition.
- 44. to appreciate the mechanical genius of firearm designers.
- 45. to have a firearm which uses external magazines.
- 46. to shoot at the National Matches at Camp Perry.
- 47. to reject anti-gun bias.
- 48. to challenge “Big Brotherism”.
- 49. to protect yourself against a pack of feral dogs.
- 50. to own a firearm better for the physically handicapped.
- 51. to save all firearms by not giving in to “salami” tactics.
- 52. to do trick shooting (e.g. multiple aerial targets).
- 53. to shoot military ammunition. (Inexpensive surplus)
- 54. to be part of an armed populous, creating a tactical disadvantage for any potential enemies.
- 55. to familiarize yourself with your country’s military rifle.
- 56. to familiarize yourself with a foreign country’s military rifle.
- 57. because they are interesting.
- 58. to hang on your wall.
- 59. to shoot clay targets.
- 60. to shoot paper targets.
- 61. to shoot Metallic Silhouettes.
- 62. to exercise your constitutional rights.
- 63. to exercise a natural right.
- 64. to exercise a civil right.
- 65. to exercise a fundamental right.
- 66. to exercise an inalienable right.
- 67. to exercise a human right.
- 68. to defend yourself after a New York City-type blackout.
- 69. to defend yourself against a Miami-type riot.
- 70. to defend yourself after a St. Croix-type hurricane in which both officers and escaped prisoners have run amok.
- 71. to avoid a “Tiananmen Square” in the U.S.
- 72. to own a firearm in common use and therefore protected under the Heller decision.
- 73. to protect livestock from predators.
- 74. to show support for political ideals of the founding fathers.
- 75. to own a firearm designed to wound rather than kill (according to the Dir. Of the Wound Ballistics Laboratory).
- 76. to own a firearm not readily convertible to full automatic.
- 77. to own a firearm with that “shoulder thingy that goes up.”
- 78. to own a “state-of-the-art” firearm (e.g. FN SCAR).
- 79. to own a “turn-of-the-century” firearm (e.g. Borchardt).
- 80. which is more pleasant to shoot (lighter and less recoil).
- 81. because all of your other firearms will be banned next.
- 82. to own a firearm which is difficult to conceal.
- 83. to own a firearm which the media glamorizes.
- 84. to own a firearm which might be banned.
- 85. to own a firearm which is banned.
- 86. to own a firearm that is no frills and practical in design.
- 87. to own on of the most mechanically-safe firearms. (e.g. Uzi).
- 88. to own a firearm that is a “work of art”.
- 89. to own a Valmet M-76 which the BATF says has no sporting use.
- 90. to own a Valmet Hunter which the BATF says has sporting use.
- 91. to own a firearm that made history (e.g. M-1 Carbine).
- 92. to shoot a firearm that made history.
- 93. to own a firearm that can be dropped and still function.
- 94. to own a firearm that can be coated in mud and still function.
- 95. to own a firearm that can be dunked in water and function.
- 96. to own a firearm that can be frozen solid and still function.
- 97. to own a firearm that can be buried in sand and still function.
- 98. to be a prepared member of the unorganized militia as defined in the US Code (10 US Code Sect. 311 (a)).
- 99. to distinguish between an object and its misuse.
- 100.because you believe in freedom.
- 101.if YOU say you need one. In America, an individual’s need should not be determined by the state. There are approximately 100 million firearm owners in the country. That’s 100 million more reasons for owning any firearm.”
Read more at Ammoland.com: http://www.ammoland.com/2012/07/26/101-reasons-why-you-need-an-assault-weapon/#ixzz21mh0rNTV
If you can think of any more reasons that you NEED an “assault weapon”, please leave a comment below.
I know several people that think that gun ownership is not right for them. Do you know what I think about this? Fine. If you don’t want to own a gun then that is your right, but you dang sure should not interfere with my right or anyone else’s right to own firearms. That is how I feel about that. But what should you do if you are not sure about whether or not you should own a gun? I compiled a few questions in quiz format to contemplate if you find yourself unable to decide. After completing the quiz, total up your score based on your answers and compare the score to the key at the end.
1. Are there any threats to me, my family, or my property in the local area? (Yes – 2 Points, No – 0 Points)
2. Is there the potential for any threats to develop in my local area as a result of key events like natural or man made disasters? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
3. Do I feel that my life or the life of my loved ones is something that I should be able to defend if the need arises? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
4. Can I afford to be a victim, either physicially, emotionally, and/or financially? (Yes – 0 Points, No – 2 Points)
5. Are there any restrictions that might prevent gun ownership based on the type of property (apartment, condo, etc.) that I live in? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
6. Do I live in an area that limits the kind of firearm that I can own? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
7. If I choose not to have a gun is there another means of defense that will be even remotely as effective? (Yes – 0 Points, No – 2 Points)
8. Can I afford to obtain a gun, ammunition, cleaning kit, and the range time required to be proficient with my chosen gun? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
9. Am I trained or do I know where I can get trained in how to properly use a gun? (Yes – 1 Point, No – 0 Points)
0 - 5 Points = You did not answer the questions honestly. Go back and try again!
6 - 8 Points = You should give some serious thought to obtaining a firearm for defensive purposes as well as for securing your future and the ones that you care about.
9 or More Points = Without hesitation you should begin the steps to purchasing a firearm today.
Please comment so that the Gun Ownership Quiz can be improved for future use! Thank you.
There is no better time in the history of the United States to exercise our God given right to own and carry a firearm. If you happen to disagree…you might be a liberal. In all seriousness, the way that America is headed is a source of major concern for me and many others. The economy is in trouble. Politicians are exercising unbelievable powers and only implementing additional power at every opportunity. Police forces throughout the country are starting to be harder to distinguish from the military.
My belief though is that the security of this country is going to be solidified by the citizens and not by law enforcement, the military, or the government. As the budgets of most cities, townships, counties, parishes, and states continue to vanish like steam over a simmering pot, law enforcement agencies are seeing the number of officers on their staffs decrease. The military is in a drawdown as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan come to a conclusion. With these resources dwindling, it is going to fall on us as Joe and Jane America to stand up for ourselves. The day is coming where you may call for help and the dispatcher on the other end of the line tells you that there is no one to send to assist you. The solution….
Legal concealed carry of a firearm! With few exceptions, most of the states in our great country will allow a law abiding citizen who meets the minimum criteria to get a license to carry a concealed pistol. If you qualify to get a concealed pistol license (CPL) then you will qualify to buy a pistol. Furthermore to obtain your CPL you will need to undergo the mandatory training. So now you have a pistol and you have the proper training, all you need is some ammunition and you will be set to be a part of the solution. Once the word gets out on the street that citizens are taking a stand, criminals are going to at least reevaluate their profession. Let’s be real, the only thing that laws are good for is keeping honest people honest.
NOTE: If you live in one of those areas that does not allow you to practice your constitutional rights I would encourage you to find a new place to live. If this is not an option for you then check your local laws and see what you can legally carry as a means of defeding yourself and the ones that you love. Pepper spray, tasers, stun guns, knives, monkey paws, and kubatons are all potential means of accomplishing this alternate means of defense. Additionally, if you do have a concealed pistol license I would also encourage you to look at having a secondary means of self defense that is less than lethal. Not every situation requires lethal force so another option is nice to have. This also lends itself to the theory that when all you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail.
