tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post7931993216273201566..comments2024-03-11T15:20:18.145-06:00Comments on Urban Survival Skills: Urban Survival Gear - My Basic Kit: Load Bearing Vests and FirerarmsCharliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00177364539498093342noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-57926690891178803962014-05-05T13:58:26.559-06:002014-05-05T13:58:26.559-06:00AK bayonets make great heavy-duty survival knives ...AK bayonets make great heavy-duty survival knives --- the bayonet & sheath can even be joined to form a wire-cutter that'll go through everything from concertina wire to battery cables.Ivan RoachCoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927033011103250705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-66275955136357341592014-05-05T13:54:54.148-06:002014-05-05T13:54:54.148-06:00I'd hate to have to hit the ground in a hurry,...I'd hate to have to hit the ground in a hurry, possibly while under fire, with all of that crap strapped to my chest.<br />The old but reliable ALICE set-up, with your canteens & ammo pouches ON THE SIDES makes a lot more sense.Ivan RoachCoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927033011103250705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-5755196759025121522014-05-05T13:51:50.486-06:002014-05-05T13:51:50.486-06:00I couldn't agree more. Way too many shooters r...I couldn't agree more. Way too many shooters rig up with all kinds of unnecessary, fragile equipment that they're usually not very familiar.<br />Keep It Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) should be the rule of thumb.<br />Hell, nowadays most "riflemen" don't know how to use iron sights & have ZERO idea of what a rifle sling is for, other than lugging the damn thing around.Ivan RoachCoachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927033011103250705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-65571183427935807342012-03-28T21:24:00.098-06:002012-03-28T21:24:00.098-06:00When katrina caused the lights to go out or be tur...When katrina caused the lights to go out or be turned off, it took less than three days for things to deteriate. There was a killing over a bag of ice. I had no problems because i was semi prepared at the time. I am much better prepared now but when the police can;t be counted on, things get bad quick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-92046370801593061752010-07-26T13:04:43.216-06:002010-07-26T13:04:43.216-06:00They will be safe and you will be left to fend for...They will be safe and you will be left to fend for yourself. The average home can survive 3 days without replenishing supplies. Could you handle living with no plumbing, electricity, police and fire services? Alot of people thought Noah was a fool, they were wrong.survival solar gearhttp://www.livecofriendly.com/base-camp-solar-kit.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-79734551634505811522010-07-17T20:33:00.721-06:002010-07-17T20:33:00.721-06:00Excalbr8 here: DO you have magazine pull devices ...Excalbr8 here: DO you have magazine pull devices on your magazines? What type (manufacture) of magazines do you recommend for the M-4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-35889068799549923702010-07-15T10:54:35.155-06:002010-07-15T10:54:35.155-06:00Excuse my ignorance, but why not have a small cali...Excuse my ignorance, but why not have a small caliber handgun with your Load bearing kit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-61458277053802214282010-07-15T10:51:34.664-06:002010-07-15T10:51:34.664-06:00How about a knife or a bayonet for the M-4s? You n...How about a knife or a bayonet for the M-4s? You never know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-52440606789369377742010-07-15T06:13:14.152-06:002010-07-15T06:13:14.152-06:00Remember to know how to use ALL that fancy scopes ...Remember to know how to use ALL that fancy scopes and what not on your AR-15/ M-4 rifles. Good old fashion iron sights are the way to go! If you can’t see at night, hide well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com