Day: November 26, 2013

Notes from JWR:

November 26th is the birthday of both gun inventor Eugene Reising (born 1884, died February 21, 1967) and the late Barton Biggs (born, 1932, died July 14, 2012.) Biggs was a money manager known for his pro-preparedness stance. — Today we present another entry for Round 49 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $8,500+ worth of 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 …


We, Who are Left Behind, by M.D.L.

I’ve seen many articles and entries on how to deal with various forms of property, power and safety issues in a TEOTWAWKI situation, as well as the proper means of dealing with disease and the disposal of bodies. But I have seen precious little on the psychology of being the survivor of those losses.  The horrible events in the Philippines have led me to address this. Let me state here and now that I do not have the type of education that would make me “qualified” to address this.  Just experience.  I must also state that I have never lost …


Letter Re: A Homemade Well-Bailing Bucket, by Bill C.

Sir, This device allows for the baling of water from a standard “drilled and cased” domestic water well in the event of a power outage.  The only drawback is that the “guts” of the well system must first be removed from the well – this includes pump, pipe, cable, wiring, etc. Materials List Section of solid PVC pipe sized for the well casing diameter – probably 3-inch inside diameter will fit most water wells.  A 30-inch section of 3-inch pipe will hold about a gallon of water. End cap – use a flat test cap rather than the usual convex …


Letter Re: Pat’s Product Review – EnGarde Hard Body Armor

James, I love the SurvivalBlog site and love the product reviews. They are always very helpful. Regarding Pat’s recent product review on EnGarde Hard Body Armor, I thought I would help you and Pat on the BUY AMERICAN front, and recommend Infidel Body Armor, which is made right here in the USA. (In Texas.)   The Infidel armor sues the same AR-500 steel panels.  Great carriers, and great add-ons. I bought one 8 months ago and I love it! I’m going to buy some more. Check out their video tests of the panels under repeated fire. That is what sold …


News From The American Redoubt:

Attention Montanans: I read about a great place to shoot: Central Montana Shooting Complex, near Lewistown.    o o o Counter-Insurgency Warfare in Boise?    o o o A Montana mountain man gives a judge a piece of his mind. I must mention that the judge looks like she came straight out of Central Casting in Hollywood. (I think she’d be perfect for one particular part.)    o o o Here is an interesting product that is designed and made in the Redoubt: Headache Hammock


Economics and Investing:

Ron Paul: “The Fed Steals From The Poor And Gives To The Rich” Banks Syphoning Off The Financial Blood Of Their Customers Today’s Wealth Destruction Is Hidden By Government Debt Items from The Economatrix: U.S. Retail Sales Accelerate In October Dow Ends Above 16,000 For First Time, Boosted By Data China Announces That It Is Going To Stop Stockpiling U.S. Dollars


Odds ‘n Sods:

  JRH Enterprises is having an early Black Friday sale on New Gen 3+ Pinnacle Autogated PVS-14s, all ITT made tubes, with 5 year warranty. Comes with all the accessories plus a FREE weapons mount and shuttered eye guard. JRH is also throwing in an Infrared Beacon as well, all for $2,595. They also have other Black Friday sales in progress on FLIR Scout Thermal Imagers and Dakota Alert (MURS band) perimeter security alarms.    o o o “When a right devolves into a privilege…” : Washington D.C. gun owners will be forced to submit fingerprints and pay a fee. …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

"It seems to be the fate of all nations, that as they grow in wealth so they lose their manly virtues. With wealth comes corruption, indolence, a reluctance to make sacrifices, and a weakening of the feeling of patriotism. Power falls into the hands of the ignorant many. Instead of the destinies of the country being swayed by the wisest and best, a fickle multitude, swayed by interested demagogues, assumes the direction of affairs, and the result is inevitable—wasted powers, gross mismanagement, final ruin." – George A. Henty, The Young Carthaginian, 1887