Odds ‘n Sods:

Gun laws are getting looser across much of US. (Thanks to Garnet for the link.)

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SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large Michael Z. Williamson found an interesting article for advanced home machinists: The Making of a Rifled Barrel.

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BulletProofME.com, one of our most loyal advertisers, is running a 20% – 30% off sale on Kevlar helmets and Interceptor Tactical Vests, ending December 23rd.

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Kathryn D. told me about a line of SPF 30 clothing that is ideal for people that live in sunny climates. Kathryn’s comments: “The pieces are permanently SPF 30, feel like sandwashed silk, and made with underarm and back ventilation so they are very cool and comfortable. [These are] a little more expensive than regular clothing but worth it, and you don’t need many pieces to have yourself covered.”