June 2016 – Patriot Caller

Top 5 Revolvers on a Budget [Under $500]

For many shooters, there’s just something about the simplicity, reliability, and timelessness of the revolver is just irresistible. While semi-automatics seem to get all the attention these days, there’s no shortage of innovation or excitement in the revolver-first camp. Plus, these guns can be quite affordable too. Upgrades in technology alongside the concealed carry movement have brought about a whole new breed of lightweight, internal hammer revolvers. RETAIL: Top 7 Guns for Seniors At the same time, the old classics remain as useful and accurate as ever, albeit with some modern day refinements. Whether you’re looking for a gun that loves plinking […]

Top 12 Funny Fireworks Disasters! [VIDEO]

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Lighting off a string of 500 Black Cats on July 4th is as American as apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And with all of those bottle rockets red glaring across the July skies… you just know a few of them have to veer a little off track and go crashing into the buffet table! RELATED: Top 16 Hilariously Hostile No Trespassing Signs [GALLERY] If you’ve ever accidentally shot a buddy with a bottle rocket, had “roman candle wars” in the backyard, or flushed an M80 down the toilet, this list of 12 Funny Fireworks Fails is […]

Top 5 TSA-Friendly Tactical Flashlights for “Everyday Carry”

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When push comes to shove, it’s nice to be well armed… For many of us, however, carrying a firearm 24/7 is simply not realistic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be armed and dangerous as you go about your day. Many so-called “non-lethal” weapons can take down an attacker very effectively… they can even be deadly. Plus, you can carry them with you into any store, office building, or business in America. One of the most practical and effective of these options is an ultra bright tactical flashlight, design to be used as a blinding, weighted, super-strong blunt force weapon. […]

How to Make Your Own Survival Fire Putty

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Whether you’re in a SHTF situation or you simply find yourself lost in the woods during a rain storm, it will always be important to make a fire quickly in less than ideal conditions. Fortunately, we’ve got a way to start a super quick, blazing fire in any kind of nasty weather conditions (it also works like a champ when you want to impress your friends). We call it “survival fire putty,” but you might also refer to it casually as “DIY napalm.” Survival fire putty makes it possible to quickly and easily make a long-lasting fireball. To help you […]

Top 7: Best Guns For Seniors [GUIDE]

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Recently, we received an email asking if we can recommend the best guns for seniors. It’s an idea that’s been suggested to us by multiple readers before, yet it had been put on the back burner, partly because it seemed a bit insulting to suggest that seniors would need different firearms that other shooters. Then we received a request that read as follows: “I see a good bit of information on weapons but little that helps me decide what weapons are best for those with less strength. I am only 60 but I have a genetic defect in connective tissue that does not […]

VIDEO: Watch These 4X4s Attempt “the Impossible”

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When it comes to off-road vehicles for the farm, weekend recreation, or even reliable transportation in an armageddon scenario (where highway travel is no longer a functional option for whatever reason) you’re going to want something that’s more or less bulletproof, both literally and figuratively. We’ve published lists of our favorite “But-Out Vehicles” straight off the lot before, but the videos you’re about to watch are less about car shopping, and more about the pure joy of putting vehicles through the wringer. There’s just something unspeakably fun about pushing a vehicle past its limits, whether it’s a Jeep, Toyota, Rover, […]

10 Ways to Get Cooled Off When You’re On a Budget

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Summertime is almost here, and meteorologists are predicting a warmer season than normal for much of the country. While we look forward to fun activities such as 4th of July celebrations and parties by the pool, many of us fret over the oppressive heat and higher power bills. That being said, there are several ways you can “beat the heat” this summer that don’t require racking up a huge A/C bill. And these methods go beyond simple money-savings. They could help you cope with the heat in emergency situations where you may not have access to air-conditioning or even reliable […]

The Prepper’s Guide to Zika Prevention

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Shocking as it may seem, mosquitoes are the most deadly thing in nature. They claim the lives of more than 1 million people every year, and this number appears likely to shoot even higher in the near future. And the Zika virus is just the latest in a long list of infectious diseases that can be passed from mosquitoes to humans… RELATED: These Animals Are Most Likely to Kill You [CHART] However, the Zika virus is particularly alarming, given the devastating birth defects this virus is know known to cause on the babies of infected mothers. For many families within […]