I often get questions about rust protection for long term storage of firearms. There is a company called Italian Gun Grease (all American-made products, but their chemist is Italian–so they thought it would be a catchy name), that have some good products for storing pistols and rifles. They are offering a special 25% introductory discount for SurvivalBlog readers. Enter the coupon code RAWLES25 when you check out. Full disclosure: They offered me a 10% piece of the action for mentioning their products.
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A reminder that the tax year ends December 31st, so it is important to complete your charitable contributions for 2012. One charity that I can highly recommend is Christian Reformed Outreach, South Sudan (C.R.O.S.S.) The situation on the border of Sudan and South Sudan requires intervention. If governments won’t, then NGOs and missionaries must step in to help. Please pray for South Sudan!
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A glimmer of hope for Illinois gun owners: Big win for gun-rights groups: Federal appeals court tosses state ban on carrying concealed weapons. (Thanks to T.J.P. for the link.)
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Reader Rob N. sent this news article from The Daily Mail: Connecticut shooting being tied to “Doomsday Preppers movement”. Rob notes many key words are embedded in the article: obsessed, stockpiling, survivalist, hoarding, prepping , etc. If just five guns constitutes an “obsession”…
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Frequent content contributor Jim W. suggested: How to Cure Common Shooting Mistakes