Day: April 18, 2013

Notes from JWR:

The Toomey-Manchin-Schumer scheme has thankfully failed to muster enough votes, but be vigilant. BHO is reportedly livid, so don’ be surprised to hear of some new Executive Orders related to firearms–for example restricting importation of full capacity magazines, military surplus gun parts, military surplus ammunition, and “non-sporting” guns. Since the administration no doubt already has them in their back pocket, some new E.O.s could be announced as soon as Friday. — Today we present another entry for Round 46 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, …


The Time in Between the Moments, by Paul G.

So you are a prepper. You have trained yourself for survival, bought survival gear, and built up personal survival items not only for yourself, but for your family as well. You’re even thinking about how to improve your plans, modify your techniques, and seek continuing to educate yourself with additional survival skills. Then TEOTWAWKI situation happens and everything goes to heck for a day, a week, or maybe even your lifetime. There could be an economic collapse with looting situations, severe weather scenarios causing mass casualties, natural disasters wiping out the power grid, or you may even be in an …


Letter Re: Advice on U.S. Military Service

Sir: This is in response to a letter published on Sunday, 4 April “Letter Re: Advice on U.S. Military Service“ Jim M. says the person should consider joining the Navy Seabees. I am writing to say the exact opposite. Do not consider joining the Seabees at least not at this time. The Naval Construction Force (NCF) consist of six active duty Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCB) and 12 reserve NMCBs. (Along with various Cargo Handling Battalions (NCHB), Maintenance Units (CBMU) and others.) With the current fiscal problems and general changes in needs of the DoD, there are heavy cuts in …


Economics and Investing:

Tax Freedom Day 2013 is April 18 — Five Days Later than Last Year Jim W. sent: 16% of Annual Silver Supply Just Vaporized Dollar Decline Confirmed Items from The Economatrix: Massive $20 Billion Paper Gold Sell Orders Trigger Stop Loss Selling and Unfounded Panic Gold Trader:  Expect Margin Calls Monday Morning as Big Players Do Whatever it Takes to Get Physical Metal Extreme Nervousness in Regards To Collapse — Gold Silver a Must Rule


Odds ‘n Sods:

Jim W. recommended: Milk for Cheesemaking    o o o F.G. sent: Vandals knock out communications in South Bay. [JWR’s Comments: I think that “Terrorists” would have been a better word choice than “Vandals.” These incidents illustrate the vulnerability of America’s power and telecommunications infrastructure. Be prepared to do without, for extended periods.]    o o o F.G. sent: Arizona on verge of turning gun buybacks into revenue    o o o I noticed that D. Eric Desmond has expanded his line of semi-custom Kydex neck and belt sheaths. I bought one of his belt sheaths for my for my …