Month: May 2014

The Case for Single Action Revolvers, by M.B.

The purpose of this article is not to make the case for the single action (“cowboy”) revolver as the ultimate survival handgun. Nor do I suggest that the prepper select one as a defensive handgun for long-term survival. Realistically, a Glock or other modern semi-auto handgun is a better defensive tool for the vast majority of people. Instead, I am arguing that the single action revolver not be disregarded by someone who already owns one, is new to prepping, and is probably on a budget. Huge numbers of single action revolvers are out there– many of them in the hands …


Three Letters Re: Ideas Concerning A Post-Collapse World

Hello HJL, I would like to add my two cents to this discussion. The picture of collapsing society is complex and in some cases is a combination of worst case scenarios in a short period of time. The idea of united survivalists, as a base for a new American nation emerging from the ashes, is attractive, but it might not be the case if nuclear contamination on worldwide scale (nuclear war), nuclear winter (due to eruption of super volcanoes or nuclear war), airborn mutation of viruses like MERS, Ebola, or others coincide with the economic SHTF on a global scale. …


Economics and Investing:

US household debt nearly twice as high as annual wages and salaries: Inflating the consumer debt bubble with student loans and auto debt. o o o Warning: The Ukraine Is At A Flashpoint o o o Items from The Economatrix: The “Economic Recovery” Continues: Businesses Are Being Destroyed Faster Than They Are Being Created Will Detroit Be The First Major Chinese City In The United States? The Impending Retirement Crisis: Pushing The Financial Constraints Of An Economy Where Many Will Rely On Social Security For The Bulk Of Their Income On The Backs Of A Growing Young Low Wage Workforce. …


Odds ‘n Sods:

If true Europe deserves to disappear – Abortion in the Redoubt and Europe. – RBS “Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.” – Leviticus 20:1-3 (KJV) For those that wonder who Molech was: Wikipedia – Moloch. o o o Wondering how to get your kids involved in prepping? Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure: A Prepper’s Book for …



Notes for Thursday – May 08, 2014:

May 8th is the birthday of missionary and U.S. military intelligence officer John Birch, who was born, 1918 and died August 25, 1945. He is considered by many to be the first American casualty of the Cold War. o o o Today we present another entry for Round 52 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ 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), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of …


Test Your Gear (And Have Fun!), by A.T.

Let me begin by saying that I am still relatively new to “prepping”. So you will have to forgive me if some of this is second nature to a lot of you folks. I have come across a few random articles that speak, in general, about ensuring that you know how to use your gear and periodically trying things on to make sure they still fit and so on. What I could not seem to find was something a little more specific on gear testing and, particularly, some ideas for those with time constraints. In the spirit of potentially helping …


Two Letters Re: Using Homeowners Insurance To Replace Lost Prepping Supplies And Retreat

I have a distinct problem with OPSEC and insurance coverage. It is a blazing example of how self reporting can backfire in an event. The insurance company and your agent know what you have, how much, the dollar value, et cetera. There is no guarantee that the insurance agent, along with others, will just settle into a steady ongoing supply of whatever they need if things got bad via all these people who put insurance coverage as being tantamount to success. Even others getting access to this info, via a myriad of other means, could put you in jeopardy in …


Economics and Investing:

IMF Loan to Ukraine in SDR, not US Dollars. – B.R. o o o Jim Rickards: Expect A Sudden International Monetary Collapse o o o Items from The Economatrix: Economic Preview: Trade Deficit May Narrow U.S. Economy Gains 288,000 Jobs In April John Embry: Hold onto Gold as ‘Currency Event’ Likely Richard Russell – D**n The U.S. Lies, Untruths & Propagandal


Odds ‘n Sods:

Parent Arrested After Complaining of Explicit Sex in Schoolbook. – H.L. Yet another reason why I homeschool my kids and will help homeschool my grandchildren. o o o An Iowa City with a Population of 7,000 Will Receive Armored Military Vehicle. – H.L. o o o Burglar Jiggled Doorknobs Looking For Way In, Then Got Shot. Had she not been armed, he probably would have killed her, but I’m wondering why the burglar got the chance to chase her around the house assaulting her with a garden tool before getting shot? o o o Hillary Clinton: Gun culture ‘way out …



Notes for Wednesday – May 07, 2014

From a SurvivalBlog Reader: New bill would change the definition of an antique firearms to Pre-1914 “Currently, any gun made in 1898 or before is deemed an antique, but the new bill would change that to 1913. This change would be significant because it would increase the number of antique firearms that could be sold and shipped without a Federal Firearm License.” Hmmmm….an original 1911 (built from 1911 – 1913), could cease to exist on BATF paper. What’s NOT to like ? Expect major squawking from “Bloomberg’s Bolsheviks “. – T.Y. JWR Adds: The “Antique” threshold has been artificially frozen …


Beans, Bullets and Band Aids, by Studioman

I have been involved in “prepping” for just under eight years. I received a rude awakening in ’07 when the housing market crashed and my house equity went completely upside down in a matter of days. I discovered my nest egg (my house) SUDDENLY was NOT such a great investment. Also, up until that time, we had been riding high with second trust deeds, earning upwards of 17% at times, using the equity from a HELOC mortgage to buy short-term trust deeds. Needless to say, trust deeds are a very, very high risk investment, so much so that the laws …


Three Letters Re: A Recent Experience On An Ultra-Low Calorie Diet

Hugh, I don’t think it was the calorie restriction which made him suffer those ill effects. I think it was the high soy content of the meals. Despite all the hype about how healthy soy is, the ugly truth is that soy is not that healthy. First, it is highly genetically modified, so it is nowhere near the original cultivated plant. Second, it is a false estrogen and plays havoc with one’s endocrine system. Even in a healthy person with no endocrine (thyroid) problems, that much soy can cause ill effects. I think it was the soy protein messing with …


Economics and Investing:

America’s Decadence Signals End of an Empire o o o Winners and Losers in the Inflation-Deflation Tug of War o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Number Of Working Age Americans Without A Job Has Risen By 27 MILLION Since 2000 The Disappearing Labor Force: Over 800K Americans Drop Out Of Labor Force. Since End Of Recession, Those Not In The Labor Force Has Grown From 80 Million To 92 Million. Workers Younger Than 55 Lost Jobs In April. It’s An Illusion: Here Are the REAL Unemployment Numbers