I often get questions about rust protection for long term storage of firearms. There is a company called Italian Gun Grease [1] (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 [2] and rifles. [3] 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.) [4] The situation on the border of Sudan and South Sudan [5] 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 [6]. (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” [7]. 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 [8]