Aden Tate is a writer and locksmith in The Beautiful South. When he’s not hammering away at a keyboard, he can be found raising goats, pigs, bees, chickens, mushrooms, and crops.
Experience
- Locksmith
- Outdoorsman
- Author of 3 books on survival and prepping
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A Picture from History: Simo Häyhä, Lethal Sniper
3 years ago
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We look at one of the most deadly snipers in history…a small Finnish farmer who took on Soviet forces during The Winter War in 1939. (Read)
12 Easy Ways to Secure Your Home Against Bad Guys
3 years ago
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We take a look at 12 simple things you can do to better secure your home from bad guys looking to steal your stuff or worse... (Read)
[How-To] Prep For & Survive An EMP Attack
3 years ago
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We walk you through what you need to know to survive an electromagnetic pulse with your electronics intact. Come see what you can do! (Read)
A Picture from History: Francis Marion
3 years ago
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This Independence Day weekend we take a look at Francis Marion, an instrumental player in the fight for American freedom and independence. (Read)
A Picture from History: Kristallnacht
3 years ago
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In this dive into history, we look at the Night of Broken Glass that left Jewish businesses vandalized and destroyed in November 1938. (Read)
8 Best Emergency Solar Power Setups for Prepping
3 years ago
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We rounded up the best emergency solar power setups to help you keep the lights on when the power grid goes down. Come see what we recommend. (Read)
[History] The Sten Gun: From WWII to Now
3 years ago
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We take a look at the Sten and why this submachine gun built in a home workshop took Europe by storm during WWII. (Read)
Can Customizing Your CCW Get You in Legal Trouble?
3 years ago
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We take a look at whether tricking out and upgrading your concealed carry pistol can land you in hot water in court. Come see what we learned! (Read)
Tipped Bullets: What You Need to Know [Guide]
3 years ago
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We walk you through the various tipped bullets on the market and explain what they do and how they're used. (Read)
Bowie Knife: Best Models (and a Little History)
3 years ago
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We take you on a walk through the history of the Bowie knife, its modern versions, and lay out some of our favorite Bowie knife models. (Read)
Online Gun Classes: Are More Students E-Learning?
3 years ago
2020 saw a surge in gun ownership, but has online gun training witnessed the same increase? We talk to a few online venues to find out. (Read)
New Survival Gear & Gadgets [Guide]
3 years ago
We take a look at some newish survival and prepping gear for 2021. Come see what we dug up and what we think looks pretty cool. (Read)
