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Jesse Mathewson

Arizona since 86', lifetime prepper, camper - criminal justice advanced degrees, numerous certifications, 1+ million rounds (shooting for decades), prior contractor, instructor, current volunteer, disabled, honest, father of two husband of one - all budget and prepared. Jesse Mathewson reviews because regular people need someone in their corner as well!

Morakniv Companion Review – It’s A Great Knife For A Great Price!

September 11, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

Morakniv-Companion-Fixed-Blade-Outdoor-Knife

Choosing a knife for purposes of survival, bushcrafting or simple camping is a bit of a chore. The Morakniv Companion is an amazing choice regardless of your location on this ball of dirt and water which we live. It comes in stainless steel and carbon steel versions, this review and article are using the carbon steel version! (Disclaimer, I […]

Filed Under: Knives and Blades

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AR-15 Review

September 11, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

photo of an AR-15 rifle and rifle parts

Palmetto State Armory firearms are a “MADE entirely IN America” firearms manufacturer that has created a stand out product within an industry full of products. There have been dozens even hundreds of AR15 manufacturers within the United States, among these, there are few that hold up to the full expectations of what an AR15 can be. Modern AR15s can […]

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How Many Rounds Of Ammo Does A Prepper Need?

September 9, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

how many rounds of ammo

There is an economic concept, the law of diminishing returns, that can be applied to your life. The law of diminishing returns refers to a point at which the benefits are less than the amount of effort invested. This applies directly to ammunition stored for personal use and firearms as well as general prepping supplies. […]

Filed Under: Prepping

Best Folding Knives For Self-Defense

September 5, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

best folding knife for self-defense

Using a knife for self-defense is difficult at best and deadly to the wielder in the worse case. Training is essential, and not your friendly TKO/Americanized karate instructor either. I firmly recommend if you decide to carry a knife for self-defense get training from someone who has experience using one. Personally, the recommendation for bladed […]

Filed Under: Knives and Blades

What’s The Difference Between Military and Civilian Firearms?

August 22, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

The more it changes, the more it is the same thing. Alphonse Karr 1849 Arguments against civilian ownership of firearms have been debated as far back as the innovation of firearms. I am certain at some point a Roman Cesar or Egyptian Pharaoh also launched campaigns against the evils of the civilian owned swords or […]

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P-38 or P-51 Can Opener Review

August 6, 2018 Jesse Mathewson

can opener pic

Not everything made for the military is truly well made. In many cases what is made for the military, regardless of nation of origin, often is low-end and fits into a rather loose set of restrictions guiding its building. This is the case with the amazing folding can opener known as the P-38 and P-51.  The […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews

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