Day: April 16, 2013

Notes from JWR:

April 16th is the birthday of two notable novelists: Agorist-Libertarian activist J. Neil Schulman (born April 16, 1953) is turning 60 today. He is best known as author of the novel Alongside Night. and, The late Samuel Youd (born 1922, died February 3, 2012.) He was the British novelist who was best known for his science fiction writings under the pseudonym John Christopher, including the survivalist novel Death of Grass (titled No Blade of Grass, in the American edition) as well as the Tripods Series of young adult sci-fi novel series. Youd wrote prolifically, using eight pen names. He was …


Lessons Learned From Hurricane Sandy, by The Angry Prepper

Hurricane Sandy tore through the northern eastern seaboard.  The hurricane combined with two other weather systems to create a Super storm (Some say).  The Hurricane or Super Storm created a destructive path that hasn’t been seen this far up north, ever.  Homes were damaged, properties were destroyed, and lives were lost.  This Hurricane had a lot to teach us.  A lot of us (Preppers) were prepared for this storm and tested our emergency plan for the first time, in real time.  We got to learn a lot about our emergency plan and some of us will patch the holes in …


Letter Re: Home Invasion Prevention

Sir, I’ve often wondered what the “typical” home-invasion victim’s house looks like.  Does it have high fences; does it sit perched on a hill with a beautiful view; are BMWs seen entering & leaving?  Perhaps.  I wonder if home invaders (or burglars, for that matter) even bother with modest homes that have 20-year-old cars parked in front?  Probably not so much. What I’m saying is that, even if you have the means to live well, part of OPSEC should probably include maintaining the appearance of being a low-value target.  Making your home into an obvious fortress will naturally cause those with …


News From The American Redoubt:

Heracles Research, well-known for their Bed Bunker gun vaults had added Truck Bunkers to their product line. The company is located in Spokane, Washington.    o o o Some Idaho headlines, courtesy of Joe M. and R.B.S., and Bret F.: EPA issues new permit for suction dredge miners. – Idaho wealth concentrated in just a few areas.– Idaho restricts drone use by police agencies amid privacy concerns – Frugal Idaho among states in the black, with $60 million surplus    o o o More Federal meddling: Montana Management Plan Would Close Public Land to Target Shooting.    o o o …


Economics and Investing:

I heard that some precious metals investors have felt panicky, in the recent sell-off. Don’t panic. The current sell-off was manipulated. The thing to keep in mind is that the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve have nearly tripled the money supply in the past four years. So the long term prospects for the metals remain strong. Look at big dips such as these at buying opportunities. The bull will resume his charge. DO NOT sell into the falling market. I recommend buying physical silver right now. Remington Sells Out To NY For $80 Million “Sniper” Rifles Government Contract. Granted, they …


Odds ‘n Sods:

PRNMED is conducting a three day medical class May 17-19 at the Ohio State University Campus in Caldwell, Ohio. This class will be unique since they will be doing some new scenario-based training. They will also include some new information on tactical medicine, and will be using some skill stations to allow for more individual instruction in key areas. Please contact Dave Turner at dturner@prnmed.com, or telephone: (610) 633-2276. Visit www.PRNMED.com for details.    o o o Reid’s Gun Control Bill Makes a Missing Firearm a Ticket to Five Years in Prison. This is of great concern to anyone who …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

"Cowardice asks the question: is it safe? Expediency asks the question: is it political? Vanity asks the question: is it popular? But conscience asks the question: is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor popular – but one must take it simply because it is right." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.