I don’t know what it is about the holiday season that really makes me want to highlight some of the coolest charities out there, but I want to do this annually. Last year, I talked about how amazing Toys for…
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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic – A Dream Superfight
In what can certainly be considered the most exciting news in MMA in recent times, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has stated that he will be relinquishing his LHW belt and moving up to Heavyweight for a potential super…
In Remembrance on Patriots Day
It’s been 19 years. That means it has been long enough to have an entire generation of men and women that weren’t even alive on that horrific day. There are men and women that are going to be voting, and…
Defund the Police?!?!
I’ve been trying to guide The Patriot to be a little less intense recently. I think people need some positivity to get away from the craziness that’s been on every single news station. Even ESPN has been talking about the…
3 Drills to Safely Practice CCW at Home
It’s more obvious than ever that we live in some seriously crazy times right now. The George Floyd incident is horrific and, as has been proven time and time again, violence begets violence. Most people have been in the same…
Smith & Wesson SW40VE Review
The year is 1994. I’m just born. But more importantly, polymer-framed guns are coming into greater popularity. Smith and Wesson just released their Sigma series of pistols. First comes the SW40VE. You decide to get one. I don’t know if…
Wilderness First Aid Pt. 2: Medical Emergencies and First Aid Kits
Now that everything is closed or canceled if there are more than 100 people gathered, rightfully so at that, it’s a great time to go outside and do some hiking. But medical emergencies can still happen in the wilderness. You…
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Injury First Aid in the Wilderness
We all love a good day in the woods. Whether you are hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, or any of the outdoor sports, there are bound to be injuries that happen. Many are minor that you can treat on the spot…
Heart Watch: Identifying a Heart Attack
Just like with strokes, a heart attack can happen anywhere, at any time and to nearly anyone. The symptoms are not always seen right away and this causes a decline in the recovery and damage done to the heart. Knowing…
The F.A.S.T. Way to Save a Life
In the modern world, we are still plagued by heartbreaking cases of a stroke where the individuals did not realize the symptoms sooner. Thus, the damage is irreparable and life-altering as fully functioning adults lose their ability to communicate, move…