#probubearmuffs As a father and a firearm instructor, I have been on the lookout for good quality hearing protection for my son. Kid Ear Muffs are not something I am willing to compromise with. My bot is 4 and while I don’t think he is ready to shoot a “real gun”, I have more than […]
Category: Equipment and Book Reviews
Things we use or read to make DGW homestead work better.
Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930’s, Volume IV
Reading about how others survived hardship is a great way to prepare to survive. The book Stories And Recipes of the Great Depression os a great resource to do just that. This book is a continuing historical documentation of the impact the Depression Era had in the homes of those who struggled to keep their […]
Gear Review: Quick Barrel Gun Magnet
I got a chance to try out this $19.99 covert gun storage option and had to get a couple of my own. This is a really great product for keeping a firearm at the ready but not out in the open. I like the Quick Barrel Gun Magnet because it is a strong Neodymium magnet […]
Meditations on Violence
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. In Meditations on Violence Sgt. Miller introduces the myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial […]
Practical Pole Building Construction
In Practical Pole Building Construction the author has given the extra dimension of original plans for a lean-to barn, horse barn, hillside house, garage/wood shed, mountain pole cabin, and a coastal house. Pole building construction saves money, time, labor, and materials because it involves limited grading, no excavation, flexibility on site, and few materials. I […]