I was at the outdoor range the other day and I saw a lot of guys rocking single point slings for their assault rifles. A sling helps us to feel all “operator” and can be of benefit in certain scenarios. But would it shock you if I told you… you don’t always need it?

Do you have a “survival knife” you love that’s part of your bug-out bag or other survival gear? Most likely you do — but here’s a follow-up question for you… Have you ever TESTED your knife?

Your AR-15 can’t save you if it runs out of ammo, breaks, or gets confiscated. Kevin Reeve offers us some great tips on how to improvise weapons when firearms AREN’T an option.

Your search history can be WEAPONIZED by Big Data, which flags you so the government can start prying into your business. The NSA’s own leaked documents teach us how to stay anonymous online and on the phone.

In this week’s podcast episode, Modern Combat & Survival’s Jeff Anderson details 10 items your Bug Out Vehicle probably DOESN’T have, but which you had better not leave without!

Most people punch holes in paper targets with their firearms… and not much else. This won’t train you to fight off someone who’s trying to KILL YOU. I talked with Garrett Machine about this recently, and here’s what he had to tell me about improving your gun handling under stress.

Have you ever been face-to-face with a “bully”? Most of us have. And I’m not just talking about the mutant 5th grader and his group of “future degenerates of America” laughing over top of you as you lay there in the dirt, wiping the blood from your nose. Bullies come in all shapes, types, and sizes… and some of them are truly dangerous.

The staff at Modern Combat and Survival loves to give you quick and easy survival tips that can help you in an emergency. We’d also love to hear your own survival tips in the comments. Everyone is here to learn from each other!

Do you ever do any traveling? If so, you could have a big bulls-eye on your back for criminals who spot you’re “not

True survival plans don’t follow a “one size fits all” approach. Here’s how to customize your response based on where you live… and where you’re going!

Feeling pretty confident about protecting yourself with your firearm? Ok… but how about if you were attacked with your spouse or children next

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