I just noticed that Gun Parts Guy [1] is advertising a new batch of U.S.-made metric FAL barrel assemblies [2]. With the BATFE [3]‘s recent suspension on the importation of complete semi-auto rifle parts kits with (barrels being the parts that they want stopped), this could be a genuine “don’t miss” opportunity. If you own a FAL (or clone thereof), buy a spare, and perhaps even a “spare spare.”
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The Titan Missile base in eastern Washington [4] that I mentioned a few weeks back has been re-listed on eBay [5]. This time the starting bid is $750,000! Too bad that eBay doesn’t consider their real estate auctions binding contracts. Otherwise someone could have had themselves a real bargain at the end of the previous auction.
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A SurvivalBlog reader J.G. in New Zealand found this web site with directions on how to turn a rechargeable electric drill into a hand crank battery charger [6].