Note from JWR:
Today, I’m covering Nebraska, the ninth of 19 western states in my rankings of states by their retreat potential.
Day: September 14, 2005
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State By State – Nebraska
Nebraska: Population: 1.7 million. Population Density: 21.9 per square mile (Rank 12 of JWR’s top 19 states). Area: 77,355 square miles (rank 15 of 50). Average car insurance cost: $649/yr. (rank 42 of 50). Average home insurance cost: $499/yr. (rank 18 of 50). Crime Safety Ranking: 12 of 50. Boston T. Party’s State Firearms Laws Ranking: 64%. Per capita income: $27,630 (rank 26 of 50). ACT & SAT Scores Ranking: 5 of 50. Plusses: Low crime rate. Minuses: Tornado prone (ranked #4 out of top 20 States). Few local firewood sources. JWR’s Combined Retreat Potential Ranking: 11 of 19.
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VHF Marine Band and Out of Band (“Freeband”) CB Radio Modifications
Proviso: The following is for informational purposes only. Do not modify radios as described unless it is a dire emergency. (FCC regulations do not permit out of band transmissions except under emergency situations.) One aspect of preparedness that is often overlooked is secure radio communications. As I’ve mentioned in some of my previous blog posts, buying a pair of VHF Marine Band radios makes sense if you live in an area that is both inland from the coast and away from the Great Lakes. You will essentially have a band all to yourself. Another approach to increasing communications security is …
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Two Survival Stories from Hurricane Katrina
Here are links to two interesting articles that were recently posted by Debra over at Claire Wolfe’s Blog: One is titled: “Five Nights Alone in the Dark with a Shotgun”. The other article is about a Super Neighborhood Watch in New Orleans. (What I like to call a “Neighborhood Watch on Steroids.”)
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Letter from “Doug Carlton” Re: Budget Survival Firearms
Hi Jim, On Survival battery on a budget: It doesn’t really matter what you have as long as it is of good quality and you know how to use it. For instance, an M1 Garand is certainly a viable rifle, especially in areas where others may not be legal, but it may not be the best rifle for me. For others it might be the best choice over anything else. The key reason is training. My father (drafted for the Korean War in the 50’s) would be much better off with an M1 Garand than a FAL. Why? Because he …
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Letter Re: Firearms Laws as Criteria for Retreat Location Selection
Mr. Rawles, I see that when evaluating retreat locations you consider the state’s gun laws. It appears that the more favorable the gun laws, the better the state as a potential retreat. Your site seems concerned primarily with the “SHTF” or “TEOTWAWKI” scenarios. Should either of these come to pass, I don’t see where gun laws would matter one way or the other. Who’s going to enforce them? Regards, – J.G. JWR Replies: I strongly disagree. You still have to live and to train/practice with firearms somewhere in the interim. Why subject yourself to living under bad laws? And what …
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Letter Re: “Fugitive Kit” Alternatives to G.O.O.D. Kits
Jim: See the following string of discussion at: http://members.1stconnect.com/anozira/SiteTops/kits/fukit.htm JWR Replies: Some FFTAGFFR to consider here!
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Jim’s Quote of the Day:
“Diplomacy is the art of saying ‘Nice Doggie!’ while you are looking for a rock.” – Will Rogers
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