Day: January 13, 2013

Notes from JWR:

Colorado alert: 14 to 20 New Anti-Gun Bills at the State Capitol. (“A ban on an undetermined number of semi-automatic firearms (No grandfather clause) A ban on magazines of over ten rounds (No grandfather clause) A ban on private sales by requiring universal background checks. A waiting period on background checks that will kill gun shows…”) — Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will …


The Calling of the Christian Prepper: Faith and Survival, by Axgrinder

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This article will have little effect on the scoffer, whether a survivalist or not, but is directed toward the Christian who is also conscious of the value of preparation and the duty to provide for family in survival circumstances. It may also be effective for the mind a person who knows little of God but is open to investigate His existence. It is what God has laid on my heart as I read through the great articles and letters here in this forum. Keep up the good work. What I sense though, myself included, is that we, as humans, sometimes …


Letter Re: A Few AR-15 Full Capacity Magazines Found Available

Sir: I noticed yesterday that one of your readers (and I’m assuming many others) are looking for AR-15 magazines. While I haven’t yet tested the Israeli E-Lander magazines personally (I have six of them on order), the reviews seemed positive albeit the magazines are slightly heavy compared to a PMAG. Beggars can’t be choosers in this [current political and market] environment. A few people noted they were not fitting in MEGA lower receiver magazine wells, and were very tight in some other receivers, however the majority of users had no issues. I believe the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) use these …


Economics and Investing:

An excellent piece by Dr. Gary North that gets to the heart of the preparedness mindset, even when disasters are personal rather than national: Budgeting for a Lifestyle Contraction Anthony Wile of The Daily Bell: The Trillion Dollar Coin Is a Great Idea! Items from The Economatrix: The Economic Implosion Of Europe Is Accelerating Economic Forecaster:  US Has Gone Over The “Demographic Cliff.”  Market Crash Will Start In Summer “Dr. Doom” Faber Sees A Possible 10% Gold Correction


Odds ‘n Sods:

Large Cities All Over America Are Degenerating Into Gang-Infested War Zones. Meanwhile we read this madness: Connecticut Democrat state senator Edward Meyer pushed for Barney Fife Law. That eastern Nanny State idiocy is balanced by this news story from Texas: HPD: Witnesses shoot robbery suspect. Be sure to watch the video. Kudos to the vigilante Texas dog, too.    o o o Safecastle has announced a big “The Food Abides” sale. Check out their selection and prices. Included in this sale are: Yoder’s meats, a dairy variety pack and cases of bacon, cheese, butter and ghee.    o o o …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, [saying], Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” – Mark 1:9-11 (KJV)