Survival Reference Library
Weapons & Defense
Firearms, field craft, personal security, and military tactical knowledge from official military publications.
Topics in Weapons & Defense
Firearms Safety & Maintenance
Safe storage, cleaning procedures, function testing, malfunction clearing, and basic gunsmithing.
Marksmanship & Shooting Techniques
Fundamentals of marksmanship, ballistics basics, range estimation, and shooting positions from military manuals.
Edged Weapons, Axes & Tools
Knife selection and use, axe technique, blade sharpening, and defensive application of edged tools.
Military Field Craft & Tactics
Patrol craft, concealment, camouflage, land navigation under threat, and small unit tactics.
Personal Security & Home Defense
Situational awareness, threat assessment, home hardening, defensive positioning, and security protocols.
Improvised Defense & Fortification
Field fortifications, improvised barriers, fighting positions, defensive perimeter design, and security patrolling.
About This Collection
All manuals in this section are public domain. Sources include U.S. military field manuals, FEMA emergency guides, USDA publications, Coast Guard handbooks, and pre-1928 historical texts. Formatted for easy online reading — no download or sign-up required.