Nick at BulletProoofME.com will be running a SurvivalBlog-only special from Dec.15th through Dec. 22nd. The 30%-off special is for the mil-spec Interceptor Outer Tactical Vest [1]. The similar sale that they ran last year for SurvivalBlog readers had an exceedingly large response. This special pricing is only available because of a military contract overrun. Note that they are running low on inventory this time around. (e.g., no size Medium on sale this time.) All items will be first come, first served.
o o o
Reader T.H.Y. wrote to ask me: “Why do you bother putting flash hiders on your bolt actions? It’s a big expense for not much practical gain.” JWR begs to differ. This YouTube video clearly shows the difference on a .308–both with and without a flash hider [2].
o o o
Economic news and commentary, from our ever-reliavle Economic Editor: Ecuador Goes Into Default [3] — Iceland’s Meltdown [4] — Retail Sales Drop For Fifth Straight Month [5] — Chrysler Suppliers Demand Cash Over Bankruptcy Fears [6] — GM May Lose 40% of US Dealers [7] — Hyperinflation and Then the Second Great Depression [8] — Bailout Talks Collapse, GM Consults on Bankruptcy [9] — Asian Stocks, US Futures, Dollar Tumble as Auto Bailouts Fail [10]
o o o
And more news items, courtesy of Manky: White-Collar Unemployment Spreading [11], and Housing foreclosures draw protesters to Bank of America [12]