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Day: August 11, 2007
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Letter Re: Suitability of Missouri as a Retreat Locale?
Dear Mr. Rawles, I noticed that Missouri is not listed as one of your top 20 [states ranked as] desired retreat locations. Please tell me why you think Missouri would be unsuitable. Is there any possibility of meeting like minded people on your Survival Blog? Thanks so much for your help. Sincerely, – Marie R. JWR Replies: I consider Missouri unsuitable mainly because of its population density. It is also down-wind of some nuclear targets. So if you plan to stay there then I recommend that you construct a fallout shelter (like the ones that Safecastle builds), and have plenty …
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Letter Re: Advice on Buying an FN 5-7 Pistol?
JWR: What is your opinion about adding a FN 5-7 Pistol to my arsenal once other more pressing needs have been fulfilled? The pistol has a capacity of 20 rounds and 5.7×28 round which was constructed to penetrate body armor. When I was working for a public safety organization when this gun hit the streets we received a ton of bulletins concerning the possibility of this gun being used against officers. I think it might be a nice weapon to have around if you are forced to venture off your retreat location and conceal a weapon. When TSHTF we will …
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Letter Re: Advice on .308 Enfields Versus AKs for Barter/Charity
Sir: What are your thoughts on getting 10 of the Enfield 2A.308 carbines for barter/defense or would you go with the AK? Thanks, – F. JWR Replies: The .308 Enfield is a fine choice. They are ideal to hand out to neighbors (one way or the other–be it via barter or charity) after TSHTF. The beauty of a bolt action is that folks are more likely to aim carefully rather than just “spray and pray.” OBTW, be sure to get one spare magazine of each of those Enfields, while they are still available.
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Two Letters Re: Advice on Small, Incremental Silver Investing Purchases
Hi Mr. Rawles, In response to the letter regarding buying silver in small increments each month, I know that Franklin Sanders has a monthly acquisition program (“M.A.P.”). I have made bullion coin purchases with him twice now, converting some bonds to gold and silver coin and had good experiences both times. Look for the M.A.P. link to find details about his offerings. Something to consider when buying locally versus through the mail is the difference between sales tax and shipping. If you buy from an out-of-state vendor, there should not be any sales tax. Mr. Sanders only sells and ships …
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Odds ‘n Sods:
Ken M. sent us this: The US Banking/Derivatives Contagion Spreads Still Further: BNP Paribas (France’s Biggest Bank0 Freezes Funds as Loan Losses Roil Markets o o o Christopher D. recommended a site with simple instructions on rain barrels. o o o Hawaiian K. flagged this useful article: Top 100 Items to Disappear First in a National Emergency o o o Adam M. sent us the link for this photographer’s tour of a civil nuclear fallout shelter, beneath Lucerne, Switzerland. I wish that the U.S. had a real civil defense system (like Switzerland’s), instead of just printing pamphlets …
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Jim’s Quote of the Day:
"There is no safety for honest men but by believing all possible evil of evil men." – Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France, 1790
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