The Munition Brief - MidAtlanticMunition

Real-world gear advice, ammo insight, and practical firearms knowledge—brought to you by MidAtlanticMunition. Here’s a dozen of our most recent posts, click thru the tag cloud or Categories list for more content!

Building Shelter with Minimal ToolsDecember 6, 2025
Shelter is one of the core survival skills every prepper should master. This guide explains how to build effective shelters with minimal tools—focusing on planning, tool quality, material selection, and fieldcraft. Learn how to stay protected from the elements and turn basic skills into reliable resilience.… Read More Building Shelter with Minimal Tools
Bleeding Control 101: Tourniquets, Gauze, and PressureDecember 3, 2025
Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death in emergencies. This guide covers the fundamentals of bleeding control—tourniquets, gauze, pressure, and real-world kit considerations—so you can build a capable trauma setup and respond with confidence when seconds matter.… Read More Bleeding Control 101: Tourniquets, Gauze, and Pressure
Backyard Livestock: Chickens, Rabbits, and BeyondNovember 29, 2025
Backyard livestock is one of the strongest ways to build real Food Security—whether you keep a small flock, raise rabbits, or share responsibilities with neighbors. This guide breaks down practical options for long-term protein production, daily care, security concerns, and how to integrate livestock into a resilient preparedness plan.… Read More Backyard Livestock: Chickens, Rabbits, and Beyond
Top 5 Water Purification Methods for Grid-Down SurvivalNovember 26, 2025
Clean water becomes the first priority when the grid fails. This guide breaks down five proven purification methods—filters, chemical treatments, boiling, and more—so you can secure safe drinking water in any environment. Learn how to choose, combine, and use each method with confidence.… Read More Top 5 Water Purification Methods for Grid-Down Survival
How to Stretch Your Fuel and Power SupplyNovember 22, 2025
When fuel and power become scarce, discipline keeps you alive. Learn how to manage generators, batteries, and solar systems for maximum efficiency and safety. This guide covers smart prioritization, safe fuel storage, and practical conservation to keep your power supply running when the grid can’t.… Read More How to Stretch Your Fuel and Power Supply
How to Create a Family Emergency Messaging PlanNovember 19, 2025
When disaster strikes, clear communication is survival. Learn how to build a simple, reliable emergency messaging plan for your family — one that works even when phones fail. From radios to rally points, this guide helps you stay connected when it matters most.… Read More How to Create a Family Emergency Messaging Plan
Top Barter Items to Stockpile NowNovember 15, 2025
Bartering isn’t just trading—it’s resilience in action. Learn which items to stockpile for lawful, high-value exchanges that strengthen your prepper network. From medical supplies and consumables to comfort goods and tools, this guide helps you prepare for the post-crisis economy built on trust, skill, and community.… Read More Top Barter Items to Stockpile Now
Designing an Evacuation Plan That Actually WorksNovember 12, 2025
Evacuation planning isn’t about maps—it’s about adaptability. Learn how to build and test real-world evacuation routes, rally points, and fuel systems that hold up under stress. This guide covers layered route design, communication, and contingency thinking to keep your mobility sharp when plans fall apart.… Read More Designing an Evacuation Plan That Actually Works
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)November 8, 2025
Understanding how HSA and FSA accounts work can save you real money on qualified health and first aid purchases. This guide breaks down what these accounts cover, how to use them responsibly, and how to make the most of your tax-free funds.… Read More Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Organizing Group Defense Roles EffectivelyNovember 5, 2025
Security isn’t about firepower—it’s about structure. Learn how to organize group defense roles that maximize awareness, coordination, and safety. From layered perimeters to clear communication and responsible firearm integration, this post outlines how disciplined teamwork transforms individual readiness into effective, lawful community defense.… Read More Organizing Group Defense Roles Effectively
Staying Warm Without Power: Off-Grid Heating SolutionsNovember 1, 2025
When the grid fails, heat becomes survival. This guide covers insulation tactics, passive warmth, and safe off-grid heating methods for every region—wood, propane, and kerosene included. Learn to manage fuel, adapt to your environment, and maintain comfort and readiness when modern heat sources go dark.… Read More Staying Warm Without Power: Off-Grid Heating Solutions
The Machete: An Unsung Hero of Prepping and Wilderness SurvivalOctober 29, 2025
Lightweight, versatile, and brutally effective – the machete has earned its place as one of the most useful tools in a prepper’s arsenal. From brush clearing and shelter building to food prep and self-defense, here’s why this humble blade deserves a spot in your kit.… Read More The Machete: An Unsung Hero of Prepping and Wilderness Survival