Day: April 6, 2009

Note from JWR:

Today we present another entry for Round 22 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The contest prizes include: First Prize: Two transferable Front Sight  “Gray” Four Day Training Course Certificates. This is an up to $4,000 value! Second Prize: A three day course certificate from OnPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. Third Prize: A copy of my “Rawles Gets You Ready” preparedness course, from Arbogast Publishing Round 22 ends on May 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that articles that relate practical “how to” skills for …


Old Frontier Forts as Alternative Bug Out Locations?, by R.D. in Wyoming

I wish to present an alternative prep situation that I have not really seen talked about on your blog and at other other sites. First a small bit of biographical background and anecdotes to explain my reasons for what I (now recently we) are doing. Ten years ago, I retired from the military (26+ years, Life Scout (in a younger form) and an ex-scout leader (both Boy and Girl Scouts), fixed income with a part time job, never lived at one address longer than three years (requirement of military lifestyle), hobbies oriented to colonial/fur trade eras (see anecdote), recent earnest …


Three Letters Re: Some Practical Lessons with Daily Concealed Carry

Jim, I thought your reader “D” in North Carolina had some very good observations on daily carry. In particular the mindset advice was solid. I would like to point out that despite the majority of his info being spot-on, I have to take a different perspective on his “fifth lesson.” First, it’s your choice who you choose to tell that you’re carrying, I’m not trying to tell your readers what to do specifically, but rather I’m trying to shed more light on the topic. It’s actually beneficial if some people know you carry (that you trust) as they will likely …


Economics and Investing:

Laura H. suggested this WND article: Families learning of $163,000 tax ‘bomb’, Economics prof says deficits heading toward ‘banana republic levels’ From reader AC: Social Security Surplus Already Gone Reader Jon M. flagged this, over at Seeking Alpha: Did the ECB Save COMEX from Gold Default? Items from The Economatrix: Congress, Bankers Just Don’t Get It “Changing the way you account for losses on bad assets doesn’t mean the losses have gone away. If anything, the obfuscation of those losses will drive investors away because balance sheets in the financial sector will become more opaque.” What to Buy Before the …


Odds ‘n Sods:

David B. sent this from a Texas newspaper: Dallas-Fort Worth’s ‘modern survivalists’ are ready for layoffs — or war    o o o After an 18 year hiatus, during which prices rose from $700 to $4,000, the Steyr AUG A3 has finally hit the US market in a rail-topped US-made variation. The first few have already been popping up on Buddy’s Board and GunBroker.com. My advice: By one or more, if only as an investment. There may be very few sold before another Federal “assault on our rights” ban is enacted, and hence they will likely double in price.    …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“It is upon a reckless people: squalid in their demeanor, stupid and arrogant in their politics, economics and military matters; sleazy in their popular culture the savage judgment of history will be rendered. The verdict will be guilty. The penalty will be death, for the people, the institutions and culture which so openly mocks all that is just and true and good about the American Republic. Like Rome, we have replaced Republic with Empire and, like Rome, we will pay the economic price for our folly.” – Doug McIntosh, “The Economic Farce is Ending”, June 5, 2005