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How to buy, store and plan. Sourced, short, no fear-selling.

Black Friday 2026 prepper deals: our watch list

Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, when many stores run their biggest sales of the year. Here's what we're watching, and the rules we use before calling anything a deal.

Field guide · Ammo

Where to buy ammo online in 2026, and how to store it

Research-based · not lab-tested

You can order ammo online in much of the U.S., but the rules change at the state line. Here's how it works, where to start, and how to store it once it lands.