Day: October 9, 2013

Note from JWR:

Today we present another entry for Round 48 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course. (A $1,195 value.) B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 value.) D.) a $300 …


The Importance of Prepping Together, by F.G.

As I imagine many of the readers on this site, I once found myself somewhat isolated in my prepping, embarrassed to let on to how I felt, why I prep, et cetera . My family is very close, very involved in each others lives, and I couldn’t imagine or want it any different. My entry into this contest will be an explanatory background on myself and my preps, followed by a realistic guideline on how to “save the ones that matter” to you; or at least, my means of doing so. I am a young, 30 year old father of …


Letter Re: Hiding Livestock From Looters

Sir, Forgive me if this has been addressed, but what do you think is the best way to hide livestock from looters if/when the shtf?  it is no secret that we have animals.  Our property is such that the only clearings for pasture are near our house, which is in plain sight of our quiet country road.  From the street, you can see our house, a coop, a pen, an old tin barn, an outbuilding, a goat pasture, free ranging chickens and turkeys, etc.  We read that a privacy fence up front at the street would be a bad idea, …


Letter Re: X Products Drum Magazines

James, [Regarding Pat’s recent product review,] as a licensed Class III dealer, I have extensive experience using the X Products 50 round drum for the HK91/G3 under full auto fire. My G3s, HK91s and even semi-auto PTR-91s eat NATO standard ammo flawlessly from them. I also have used the M14 version successfully though I don’t have as much time with that rifle. I heartily suggest their use. I have no monetary interest in their company. I and my company own and use dozens of them. I also strongly suggest the PTR-91 platform for standardization in any survival group. As long …


Economics and Investing:

G.G. flagged this: Families hoard cash five years after crisis. [JWR’s Comment: Could it be that the collective conscious recognizes that the “recovery” is a charade? Not mentioned in precious meta;s saving, which is the norm in India, although actively discouraged by the government.] MasterCard joining push for fingerprint ID standard. (Thanks to H.L. for the link.) What the wealthy are doing to beat inflation Items from The Economatrix: The Biggest Drag on the Job Market Just Got Bigger Catastrophic Consequences of a U.S. Default Explained The Grand Financial Shift: Rich Own Assets While Poor And Working Class Deep In …


Odds ‘n Sods:

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Ol’ Remus reports: On the first of October the Oath Keepers leadership instructed its 30,000 members to, in their words, go “operational” by forming Civilization Preservation teams.    o o o They apparently have backbones of iron, in Iron County: Counties declare emergency over closed parks. (Thanks to Nate H. for the link.)    o o o NSA tracks Google ads to find Tor users    o o o Frank B. sent: Obama to Allow Amnesty Rally on National Mall After Kicking Veterans Out    o o o Elise Cooper mourns the passing of novelists Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy: …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron.” – H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920